Joinery Design for Joint Type I, L, T, X, and XYZ in Aluminum Pipe

Interior Design Department, School of Design, Bina Nusantara University, Jakarta, Indonesia 11480

^* Corresponding author: andriano.simarmata@binus.ac.id

Abstract

Aluminum pipe is one of the most widely used materials for indoor and outdoor furniture because of its durable characteristics and low price. In general, furniture with aluminum pipe material is not detachable because the connection method is permanent, namely by the welding process. This design aims to design a multi-case joinery that can be used for connection types I, L, T, X, and XYZ, which can be unplugged and used for various types of furniture. The design method used is qualitative by conducting literature studies and observations on existing products as well as an exploratory method to find the basic form of the joinery and the aluminum pipe lock system to the joinery. This research aims to create a connection system for connection types I, L, T, X, and XYZ that can be unplugged and to provide a new alternative for connecting two or more aluminum pipe components. Based on the research results, the basic form of the joint system that can be used for joint types I, L, T, X, and XYZ is detachable and has a flexible shape for ¾ inch aluminum pipe material.