Belt Hanger an organizer for "waisted" space
Bennett Lewis
ME 127 | March 2021
Design Goals
Utilize algorithmic modeling to create a functional, load-bearing product.
Core Processes + Tools
3D Printing, CAD - Fusion 360, FEA, CAM, Design for Additive Manufacturing, Generative Design
Materials
1.75mm PLA filament
Inspiration
Currently, I either drape my belts on a clothes hanger or find a notch in my closet to hang them on. More often than not, this leads to belts on the ground due to a lack of space or an uneven weight distribution.
Generative design will allow for the product to be built around several load cases, ensuring that my new hanger is both stable and maximizes strength with minimal material use.
Exploration
Study Setup
Study 1
Study 2
Study 3
Ultimately decided on the Unrestricted Polystyrene Model, as it had an acceptable FS of 2.01, a low mass of 0.096kg, a low max stress of 21.6 MPa, and it is much cheaper compared to the other materials.
Study 4
I chose Unrestricted Aluminum due to its extremely high FS of 2.34 and its comparable mass to PS, which I felt best solved the use case I had presented.
I ran a force simulation to test the impact of hanging four belts at once. This produced a FS of 15 and a deflection of 0.01277mm.
Manufacturability
Final Product
