calculate the force of clutch pedal
calculate the force of clutch pedal
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i start to make a small tester mechanism I want to calculate the force applied by the driver with his foot on the clutch pedal and the spring because I want take this force and apply it with a pneumatic cylinder to measure the cable life see attached picture

thank you
i start to make a small tester mechanism I want to calculate the force applied by the driver with his foot on the clutch pedal and the spring because I want take this force and apply it with a pneumatic cylinder to measure the cable life see attached picture

thank you





RE: calculate the force of clutch pedal
A simple search "clutch pedal foot force" provides many different versions of the same thing, e.g http://www.perceptionenhancement.com/docs/papers/g...
Also you haven't actually asked a question....
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RE: calculate the force of clutch pedal
Look up MIL-STD 1472 DESIGN CRITERIA HUMAN ENGINEERING. This is available free on the internet, and it will probably tell you want you want to know.
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JHG
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Regards,
Mike
The problem with sloppy work is that the supply FAR EXCEEDS the demand
RE: calculate the force of clutch pedal
RE: calculate the force of clutch pedal
Real clutch pedals use a pivot that may provide variable mechanical advantage, and also may include an overcenter assist spring to make the pedal effort lower while applying a greater force to mechanisms downstream, like a cable.
I.e., your layout should accurately reflect the situation in the vehicle for which the clutch cable is intended.
Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA
RE: calculate the force of clutch pedal
RE: calculate the force of clutch pedal
If your geometry is right and you cable stretchy enough, you can make your cable into an overcenter spring.
I hate a spongy clutch pedal. Why can't you just use a rod and stiffen it up?
RE: calculate the force of clutch pedal
thank you all
i just want to test the cable life and i dont know how to do it the drawing is my idea and didnt know if its right or not
could anyone propose a mechanism to some example of testing the clutch cable life it will be helpful
thank you all
RE: calculate the force of clutch pedal
RE: calculate the force of clutch pedal
RE: calculate the force of clutch pedal
Clutch cable failure was something serious 30 years ago. Nowadays, it just doesn't happen, a bit like the engine always fires first time. I don't understand why you're doing this.
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RE: calculate the force of clutch pedal
RE: calculate the force of clutch pedal
The problem with sloppy work is that the supply FAR EXCEEDS the demand
RE: calculate the force of clutch pedal
Remember - More details = better answers
Also: If you get a response it's polite to respond to it.
RE: calculate the force of clutch pedal
In automotive applications, corrosion is likely the primary culprit. The increasing drag between cable and housing fails the connections.
O/T -- worst cable design ever --- Ford Fox-body Mustangs. My left leg still aches.