[Idea] Automatic Function Sequencer

[shimon]

Hello everyone.

Before i explain the concept of the idea ill state that this idea may be already invented by someone. I haven's seen it anywhere so i'd like to post it.

Concept:

Let A and B be mechanical functions which are operated by rotating a gear. consider each function has a stop ( its not circular ) so each gear has "n" revolutions from the beginning of the function to its end, for example: and outrigger; it has two main positions, either its in or its out.

The concept of this idea is that the end of each function triggers the next one and vice versa.

For example: you can operate 2 functions with a single motor for example; outriggers with mini LA's (42009)

When the funcion starts to work, the worm gear rotates the 8T. the 2L beam prevents it from slipping to the second function right away so:

The power it takes to slide the gear should be greater than the power it takes to rotate the 8T. it is adjustable with the amount of 2L beams or types of pins.

The above condition is crucial, take the highest power it takes to operate A or B and adjust the 2L beam assembly which holds the worm gear from sliding.

After the functions reaches to its end, it has no choice but to slide and operate the second function right away and the same thing backwards

Tested and working well!! will post video soon.

LDD: https://www.dropbox....uencer.lxf?dl=0

video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Px5BOthSVZ0&feature=youtu.be

Edited November 1, 2014 by shimon

[Jeroen Ottens]

It looks a nice concept, but I have no idea where this 2L beam is that you are talking about. Can you show where it is located?

[Theo van Vroenhoven]

I think he means the LBG thin liftarms on the end of the axle?

[shimon]

The 2L beam is located on the 2 free pins in picture 1 it is absent in the picture

Edited November 1, 2014 by shimon

[Zerobricks]

So you used a worm gear if I understand correctly? And you slide it left or right therebye activating red or yelloe output? Or the other way arround, if outputs get locked than the worm can slide by itself and cause a repeating action?

[piterx]

that would be a great idea to activate low gear ratio first and differential lock then

cool stuff man :)

[Milan]

Looks interesting, especially for outriggers. Eager to see the video!

[VKTechnic]

I can already imagine a lot of places where this could be useful

[shimon]

video is up! https://www.youtube....eature=youtu.be

the assembly is just a prototype to illustrate to concept of the idea. a better and more solid frame can be made and also i would like the sliding mechanism to work as a tumbler to prevent the gear coliding with the small C frame.

Zblj: Correct.

Edited November 1, 2014 by shimon

[Zerobricks]

This is actually quite an old mechanism, I remember using it years ago...

Example:

http://www.eurobrick...showtopic=37153

But mine didnt have a slider with friction.

Edited November 1, 2014 by Zblj

[shimon]

Yes but when you active it in the other direction the worm gear would rather slide than activate the gear so you have only 1 end functions

Or both valves have to be related

[Milan]

the assembly is just a prototype to illustrate to concept of the idea. a better and more solid frame can be made and also i would like the sliding mechanism to work as a tumbler to prevent the gear coliding with the small C frame.

Will you develop this prototype further?

[shimon]

Yes I will try to make one adjustable for different powers