Headset disabled scooter
Headset disabled scooter
(OP)
I am working on a development project of a disbled scooter. At the moment we are working on the headset. In the past we have used bicycle headsets. These need maintenace which is not wat we want. We are thinking of using ball bearings as they can also receive axial loads.
My question is how to suspend the bearings with the front fork so that it is free of play? We can use a nut with a bush between the bearings, but because of the tolerances there can always appear play in this situation. Leaving the bush out will take away the play, but if the nut is screwed too tight the bearings can be broken. Maybe this is a way to do it, or maybe someone know THE way tho do it.
(Angular ball bearings is not an option as they are too expensive).
Regards,
Sjoerd Lintermans
My question is how to suspend the bearings with the front fork so that it is free of play? We can use a nut with a bush between the bearings, but because of the tolerances there can always appear play in this situation. Leaving the bush out will take away the play, but if the nut is screwed too tight the bearings can be broken. Maybe this is a way to do it, or maybe someone know THE way tho do it.
(Angular ball bearings is not an option as they are too expensive).
Regards,
Sjoerd Lintermans





RE: Headset disabled scooter
Cheers
Greg Locock
RE: Headset disabled scooter
You should be able to design a simple setup which will have enough preload to alleviate play and be able to take all service loads with a good life.
Jakub