ball detent help
ball detent help
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I am trying to figure out how to design a ball detent retention system that works well, but am having a difficult time trying to figure out the optimal ball engagement depth. Does anyone have any suggestions or know where I can get information on ball detent design?
Thanks,
Ian
Thanks,
Ian





RE: ball detent help
RE: ball detent help
Ball detent systems are good studies in basic statics. A good place to start is to draw a typical ball detent system and calculate forces due to spring deflection and detent force exerted through contact angle with the ball.
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RE: ball detent help
I had not really thought of making a ball detent adjustable.
Thanks for the help in getting me started.
Ian
RE: ball detent help
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA