KALNIENK

Tessellate

Year
2023
Role
Systems & mechanical design
Category
Interconnect
Tools
Altium Designer, Fusion 360, GD&T
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A stacking interconnect for field modules: power, data, and mechanical retention through one blind-mate joint. Modules key so they can only go together one way, and a quarter-turn collar locks the stack without fasteners.

Most of the effort went into the tolerance stack: enough float for gloves and grit, enough precision that a six-high stack still mates on the first try.