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Calculate forces/ torques on a parallel spring array
I am stuck on the calculation of forces on a certain system involving parallel springs.
The schematic of the system is as follows:
The lower plane is fixed and the upper plane movable. There is a ...
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How do I correctly model this system of torsion springs?
I am currently designing a symmetric parallel mechanism that can be modeled as follows:
Here, $\tau^j$ denotes actuator moments and $k_i$ are torsion springs constants. For a specific point in the ...
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Overextending and cutting a coil spring
This is related to my recent question
Can I weaken a coil spring consisting of spring steel?. The answer here could create an additional answer there, but I do not expect that. The difference to that ...
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Torsional rigidity D vs torsional rigidity factor k vs torsion constant J
I have a physics background so apologize my ignorance.
I'm confused by the constants $D$, $\kappa$, and $J$ when it comes to torsion of beams. From what I understand $\kappa$ and $J$ are the same ...
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Specification of linear speed dampers
I'm looking at linear compression dampers and finding them most commonly specified only with a "Max Force" – e.g., 270 lbs.
However, since the damping mechanism is provided by hydraulic or pneumatic ...
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