What kind of linkage / hinge mechanism could achieve this movement?
I’m designing a freestanding cabinet that, when closed, should look like a compact solid volume, roughly 60 × 60 cm, with all sides visually closed.
When opened, the different box elements should unfold and become aligned next to each other, almost like a flat panel, revealing the entire interior of the cabinet, as shown in my sketch.
I’m currently trying to understand the best mechanical system to achieve this transformation from closed → fully open. I was looking at cantilever toolbox linkages, articulated arms, four-bar linkages, telescopic mechanisms, etc., but I’m not sure what type of linkage would allow the boxes to follow the required trajectory and end up completely aligned.
Does anyone know a specific hinge, linkage mechanism, articulated arm system, or existing reference that could achieve this kind of movement?
