BMW GINA
The GINA Cahaya Visionary Model adalah mobil konsep yang dapat berubah bentuk dengan lapisan kulit di bagian luarnya yang dibuat oleh oleh BMW. GINA singkatan dari "Geometry and functions In 'N' Adaptations". Mobil ini dirancang oleh tim yang dipimpin oleh kepala desain BMW, Chris Bangle, yang mengatakan GINA memungkinkan tim untuk "menantang prinsip dan proses konvensional yang dipegang saat ini.
Proses konstruksi mobil ini dimulai pada tahun 2001.[1]
Fabric body
BMW said the flexible, stretchable water resistant translucent man-made fabric skin – polyurethane-coated Spandex, is resilient and durable. It resists high or low temperatures, does not swell or shrink and the movement does not slacken or damage the fabric.[2] The body changes its shape according to exterior conditions and speeds, and it also allows the driver to change its shape at will. The fabric is stretched over a moveable frame;[3] essential shapes are formed beneath the skin by an aluminium wire structure, though at points where movement is needed (ducts, door openings, spoiler) flexible carbon struts are used.[3] The shape of the frame is controlled by many electric and hydraulic actuators; for example, the headlights are revealed when small motors pull the fabric back in an eyelid like fashion. As the fabric is translucent the taillights shine through it.
References
- ^ BMW GINA concept - German giant reveals GINA concept with moving bodywork.
- ^ GINA on AOL.
- ^ a b , GINA on Wired.