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Project 11

Murphy Bed Baseboard Mounting System

Problem
Wanted to move Murphy beds to different locations along the wall.
Solution
Designed a clamping mounting device that fixes the beds to the wall and can be removed when needed. Used a dovetail joint and constant clamping force, with diagonal screws to keep it on the floor.
Outcome
Learned how to design a part heavily optimized for a specific task.
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Interactive CAD model of the removable bed mounting clamp.

Design Iterations

Sketches, measurement checks, V1, and later V13 models show how the removable clamp evolved from concept to a working printed part.

Early Bed Mount concept sketches Concept Sketches Side sketch with dimensions for the Bed Mount Side Sketch Gray and white V1 Bed Mount prototype V1 V13 Bed Mount model detail Another Angle of V1 Bed Mount prototype measured with a ruler Measurement Check Close-up of a Bed Mount printed part Bed Bracket V13 Bed Mount model close-up V13 Model Final V13 Bed Mount model V13 Final Bed Mount installed near the wall with a retaining pin Installed Test