GINA Light Visionary Model

GINA Light Visionary Model

The GINA Light Visionary Model is a fabric-skinned shape-shifting sports car concept built by BMW. GINA stands for "Geometry and functions In 'N' Adaptations".

BMW says 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. 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; 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.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.

GINA has just four panels — the bonnet, the two side panels and the boot. Its skin appears seamless, but it can "grow" a higher rear spoiler for stability at high speed.Its doors open in a butterfly style, and are each covered by a fabric piece reaching all the way from the nose of the car to their trailing edge which when closed leaves a perfectly smooth surface. Access to the engine can be gained through a slit that can open in the middle of the bonnet.
The spoon is an amazing example of innovative design.
The top part attaches to a mixer and the spoon itself mixes the contents therefor it is made square and hollow. This serves dual purpose.

1. The blender will always have some of the ice cream stuck to it. This will waste the ice cream. Since the spoon and the blender are same, it eliminates that issue.
2. If another blender is used, it would be unhygienic is not washed regularly. This idea allows for a disposable blender without having additional disposable part.

The blending is important as it would be difficult to serve premixed ice cream. The base is usually common for a lot of dishes and also the dispenser may get jammed due to presence of a lot of solid components inside the ice cream. These are the secondary reasons anyway. 

We all know that the real reason for blending  is that the oreo, chocolate or other delicious things that we like in Mcflurry may not remain that crunchy.