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[FerencM]

I want to 3d print this threaded rod with a screw, but it is not clear to me what is inside the "screw"?
How this cable allingment mechanism work.
Thanks!

 

[GregLocock]

I think you'll find what's inside the nut is more interesting. It looks as though they may have a flexible element in there which kicks over at the end of travel and then follows the reverse thread back to the start.
Just guessing.

Cheers

Greg Locock


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[3DDave]

It's sometimes called a "level wind guide" or "level wind mechanism" or "reversing screw" or "traversing screw"

This is a video of a larger version:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEiNxO7YjYU

Here's a view showing how the pawl fits into the reversing screw:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G08XrZiELYQ

A schematic view:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv-2Yl2A_KE

 

[FerencM]

Thank you 3DDave!
That is the solution and thank you for the quick answer!
Great forum!