EXHIBIT ENGINEERS · ZIGONG, CHINA
Hyperboloid geometry installation with the complete top disc, crossed rods and adjacent control pedestal

Fundamental Science

Hyperboloid geometry installation

Slanted straight members around a tall central form reveal a curved overall geometry, giving museum groups a physical reference for discussing ruled surfaces and spatial patterns.

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24 sec · Real operating video

THE PRODUCT IN MOTION

See it work.

See the actual physical reference and its demonstrated interaction. View the arrangement from more than one position and follow any agreed demonstration sequence.

Video & text guide

THE ACTIVITY & MECHANISM

Find a curved surface in straight members

Straight slanted members create a curved overall form around the installation’s centre. Visitors can compare one member with the complete outline and view the repeated arrangement from different positions. This introduces a ruled surface: a curved surface that can contain straight lines. Use the model for spatial observation and geometry discussion, then agree any moving features, visitor boundary and installation envelope as part of the project configuration.

  1. 01

    Observe

    Identify the straight slanted members and the curved overall outline.

  2. 02

    Compare

    View the arrangement from more than one position and follow any agreed demonstration sequence.

  3. 03

    Explain

    Discuss the difference between an individual straight ruling and the complete three-dimensional surface.

REFERENCE & PROJECT SCOPE

Reference specifications.

Use the reference dimensions and operating information to plan the exhibit. The agreed project drawings define the supplied configuration, installation interfaces and service access.

Approx. L × W × H
5,000 × 3,500 × 3,000 mm
Exhibit theme
Fundamental Science
Visitor activity
Observe · Compare · Explain
Reference operation
Follow the supplied control instructions and observe the straight-member array from outside the visitor rail. Agree the permitted movement, response and reset for the selected design.
Power & supply
Powered versions can be configured for 110/220 V AC, 50/60 Hz. The assembly shows a central structure, rod array, visitor rail and separate control stations. Confirm floor anchoring, moving clearances, drive access and the wiring between the structure and both stations.
Reference construction
Reference components include coloured aluminium-alloy tubes for the array and a stainless visitor guardrail. Agree the column, drive assembly and skin materials in the supplied-version material schedule.
Configuration options
Appearance, interpretation language, controls and installation arrangement by project agreement
Daily operating schedule
8 hours per day
Scheduled maintenance
Every 30 days
Factory dispatch lead time
30–120 calendar days after design approval and receipt of the deposit. Transit time is additional.
Minimum custom order
One exhibit

Approximate planning estimate: 5000 × 3500 × 3000 mm (L × W × H). Main circular structure, base, rods and two external consoles in the indicative layout; existing central building column is not an additional supplied component.

Reference configuration notes
Tall structure
The selected configuration is a full-height circular gallery installation.
Slanted members
Repeated straight members form the visible geometric arrangement.
Visitor pedestal
A small pedestal stands in front of the circular viewing boundary.
Customisation, installation & support
01Overall layout
Confirm complete L × W × H, including supports and base, together with visitor approach and service access.
02Selected configuration
Confirm the geometry, structural envelope, visitor boundary and any movement sequence. Coordinate views of the members with access to the central mechanism where present.
03Interpretation and language
Review the learning task, control labels and final English content against the selected physical version.
04Operational plan
Inspect member connections, structural fixings, visitor boundary and confirmed moving equipment. Maintain access to lighting and the visitor pedestal.
See the design-to-delivery process

BEFORE AN ENQUIRY

Questions & support.

24 months of complimentary spare-parts support, remote technical guidance and long-term after-sales support. Exhibit Engineers pays the shipping cost of complimentary spare parts during the 24-month support period.

Explore the support
Delivery, installation & after-sales terms
Payment
A 50% deposit is payable after the contract is signed. The remaining balance is paid after acceptance and before dispatch, so full payment is received before dispatch. Payment methods are agreed in the contract.
Packaging & transport
Metal shipping cases or multilayer wood-panel shipping cases. Transport arrangements and costs are agreed to suit the project.
Materials & painted finish
Common material options include Q235 steel, stainless steel, aluminium alloy, PVC, acrylic, engineering plastics. The combination is selected for each configuration. Marine anti-corrosion paint with a piano-gloss automotive paint finish. Applied to painted parts.
Typical power · powered versions
Standard products: 100–500 W; oversized installations: 1,000–5,000 W. Typical ranges for powered versions. Confirm the selected model and final connected load.
Product maintenance
Inspect tube fixings, alignment, guardrail joints, control response and any drive or limit system identified in the final documentation. Obtain a safe isolation procedure before accessing the rod array.
Installation & training
Complimentary training is available on site or remotely, according to project needs. If installation or on-site after-sales service is not included in the product price, the customer pays the actual travel expenses incurred, unless the contract provides otherwise.
Factory acceptance & handover
Mid-production and pre-dispatch checks are provided. Factory acceptance can take place in person at the factory or through acceptance videos. Installation and operating videos, written installation and operating instructions, drawings and a spare-parts list are provided.
Complimentary parts
24 months of complimentary spare-parts support, starting when the exhibit is handed over for use. Covers faults not caused by the user. User-caused or deliberate damage is excluded. Exhibit Engineers pays the shipping cost of complimentary spare parts during the 24-month support period.
Warranty & repair labour
The whole-exhibit warranty period and repair labour scope and charges are agreed in the contract.
Can we discuss a prototype or sample for a custom version?

Yes. Prototype testing and sample fabrication are available for custom projects. Discuss which functions or features you need to review for your version. The scope, cost and schedule are agreed for the project.

How prototype testing & samples work
How can straight members describe a curved form?

A ruled surface contains straight-line rulings even though its overall form is curved. A one-sheet hyperboloid is one example. The supplied model geometry is defined by its project drawing.

What should we discuss before ordering?

Tell us whether you need a static geometry model or an interactive movement, the intended viewing distance and the available height. We will confirm the supported interaction, visitor boundary, fixing and service access for the selected design.

What do the images and videos show?

The gallery labels photographs, video frames, renderings and the dimension drawing. Physical footage is identified separately.

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