Attempt # 483

[Animal]

After going thru much paper and ink and several hours modelling, I think I'll throw the cat amongst the pidgeons and see if this has been tried before. Attached is an animation, theres a link for a better graphic below, and anyone familiar with Solidworks eDrawing module can pick up a partial model (which gives more detail) from here

http://rapidshare.com/files/230859931/Assy.exe

http://rapidshare.com/files/230865888/F ... mation.gif

All comments welcome.

[AB Hammer]

Greetings Animal

Impressive animation and program. But I don't think it will work due to a counter effect shown in frame 4 showing the negative effect you have to overcome. More weight on the ascending side than the descending side in a clockwise rotation.

[Animal]

Thanks for the evaluation AB, from your comment I assume you downloaded the model? I was a bit tired last night when I posted, I probably should have added a few additional comments as follows:

Only 1 pair of weights is shown in the animation and model, stack 4 pairs horizontally along an extended shaft at 45 degrees to each other.

The weight of the mass on the end of the free swinging arms is 1/4 of the mass on the weights being rotated by cables/cords via a ratchet system which rotates the heavier weights 180 degrees between the 12/3 and 6/9 o'clock.

While not be rotated, the heavier weights are resting on the frame via their own ratchet system and provide the OB force.

After I started working on this concept, the further I got into it the more complicated it became, then I had a thought, how long did bessler take to build his last wheel, when he knew what he was doing, and he had financial support? I'm convinced that while the idea/concept may be simple, the reality of building it, could be time consuming.