SCIENTIFIC PROCEEDINGS X INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS "MACHINES, TECHNOLОGIES, MATERIALS" 2013 ISSN 1310-3946

DESIGN OF MULTIFUNCTIONAL ERGONOMIC FURNITURE MADE IN

COMPUTER ENVIRONMENT TROUGH LEADING 3D SOFTWARE PRODUCTS
Phd Tihomir Dovramadjiev, Prof. Phd Plamen Bratanov, Phd Kremena Cankova, Phd Ginka Jecheva
Mechanical Engineering Faculty, Industrial Design Department - Technical University of Varna, Bulgaria.

Abstract: There is a trend recently of urban development in the big cities and population growth. This explains the need of increasing the
housing stock, which often leads to the development of the less - and more affordable apartments. This type of apartments is good to be
functionally and compactly equipped. In such conditions, the use of multifunctional furniture is a preferred option.
Keywords: DESIGN, 3D, ERGONOMICS, MULTIFUNCTIONAL, FURNITURE

a) A model of multifunctional furniture - KP “ KMIF2013 “.

1. Problem discussion Designed with SolidWorks CAD system (Fig. 2). Function: a table,
The design of multifunctional ergonomic furniture in a a chair, and an armchair. Suggested materials wood, textile, metal:
computer environment is a good way to predict in advance the
designer’s and architectural solution that saves time and money and
leads to quality and desired results [1-9]. The implementation of
designing this type of furniture goes through preliminary design
stage in the computer environment using modern 3D software
products [10-13]. They allow models to be designed with maximum
accuracy, and constructive functionality to provide a suitable
photorealistic appearance. At a later stage of production the finished
3D models are exported in the relevant file formats to CAM
systems, CNC machines and 3D printers [14-19]. Some of the
leading 3D computer programs are CAD systems SolidWorks, (a) (b)
AutoCAD, the graphic 3DSMax and more [20-15]. Fig. 2. A model of multifunctional furniture - KP “ KMIF2013 “; (а)
an armchair; (b) a table and a chair

2. Objective and research methodologies

b) A model of multifunctional furniture – JK”MF2013”.
Create a virtual model of multifunctional ergonomic furniture Designed with 3DSMax (Fig. 3). Function: a table, a chair, and
involves a preliminary series of problems solved with the designer decorative shelves. Suggested materials: wood, leather, aluminum
view and in line with technological and environmental standards strips.
and requirements. On this basis, we proceed to the selection of
appropriate technical means having the best possible technical
capabilities.
The methodics, choice of 3D technology tools, and the
standards and requirements in the modern design of multifunctional
furniture is shown on Fig. 1.

(a) (b)
Fig. 3. A model of multifunctional furniture - JK“MF2013“; (а)
combination of table, chair, and decorative shelves; (b) combination of
little tables and chairs with composite colours

c) A model of multifunctional furniture- ISI“Compact“.

Designed with SolidWorks CAD system (Fig. 4). Function: a table,
a rank, chairs, stools. Suggested materials: by choice.

Fig. 1. Methodology for creating a virtual model of multifunctional

ergonomic furniture

The obtained samples of virtual models of multifunctional

ergonomic furniture are shown on Fig.2, Fig.3, Fig.4 and Fig.5. The
design of the models is created by fourth-year students in
(a) (b)
"Industrial Design" at the Technical University of Varna under the
guidance of their teachers in the classes in “Computer modeling of Fig. 4. A model of multifunctional furniture - ISI“Compact“; (а) the
industrial forms” and “Industrial design engineering”. For the model is folded compactly; (b) unfolded model allowing various options
creation of these models these software products are used: available
SolidWorks, CAD system, 3DSMax, and АutoCAD.

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d) A model of multifunctional furniture - ED“Ring“. Designed
with AutoCAD and 3DSMax (Fig. 5). Function: a table, a rank, a
chair, and a shelf. Suggested materials: beech.
(a) (b)
(a) (b)
Fig. 5. A model of multifunctional furniture - ED“Ring“; (а)
components in disassembled forms; (b) available for studying; (c) available
for eating; (d) a combination of chair and shelves
3. Conclusion
This report includes the realization of a goal achieved using
methodology with two main aspects: the ergonomically - functional
and the constructive - designing . Based on the obtained results it is
concluded that the use of modern technological tools such as CAD
systems (preferably of medium and high class) and 3D graphics
system is a good solution for the creation of multifunctional
ergonomic furniture. The possibility of combining some of these
software products if it is necessary to improve the quality of certain
components and / or to supplement additional functionality is a
good condition for obtaining better results. Choosing the right
computer system with direct future integration of files to CNC
machines is a milestone in the transition of post production and real
application of the finished 3D models. Along with the proper use of
3D software systems for the production of quality design of
multifunctional ergonomic furniture of great importance is the
individual approach, creativity, and precise compliance with the
required standards. The results of the design of multi-functional
ergonomic furniture created in a 3D environment show the correct
approach, the designers view, and the application of appropriate
technology tools in the implementation of the models.
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