Help with sliding mechanism
Help with sliding mechanism
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I have a mechanism that I don't quite know how to classify. Basically, it's a dowel pin that actuates sliding motion by riding into (forcing against) a slot in a plate. The sliding pieces move parallel to the handle of the mechanism. The handle contains the dowel pin which actuate the sliding pieces. So, I have a pin with radial motion, and plates with straight (resultant) translation.
The slot that the pin slides in is also a "V" shape. What I want to know is, how do I optimize the angle of the slot to prevent binding during actuation?
I wish that I could provide pictures, but the firewall has blacklisted photosharing sites.
Thanks in advance.
The slot that the pin slides in is also a "V" shape. What I want to know is, how do I optimize the angle of the slot to prevent binding during actuation?
I wish that I could provide pictures, but the firewall has blacklisted photosharing sites.
Thanks in advance.
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Don
Kansas City
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We currently have a prototype built, but the slot angle is too aggressive, and creates a binding condition. How do we calculate the correct angle? We designed around travel of around 1/4" - 5/16". The mechanism works when it is impacted, but we are looking for smooth operation.
Thank you.
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Don
Kansas City
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