Can I see the design of a bumper that uses leaf springs? (Diagrams)
Thanks! On Feb 6, 12:27 am, Frank Pittelli <[email protected]> wrote: > Whenever something depends on a bolt sliding through a hole I start to > worry about what happens when an off-angle force is applied to the bolt. > For example, what will happen when the far end of your bumper hits > something. The bumper bar will try to swing in that direction, causing > the mounting bolts to see lateral forces, not forces directly inward. > That will cause the bolts to bind in their slots and, if sufficiently > strong, will cause them to bend. > > I would consider a bumper that uses leaf springs. Leaf springs can be > made using either flat or round spring steel (e.g., piano wire) and can > be made as loose or as rigid as you want by varying the number of pieces. > > Frank P. > > On 2/5/2011 3:34 AM, Enzo Salas wrote: > > > > > I want to incorporate compression spring in my bumper. Maybe a steel > > bar mounted by a screw and nut with compression springs, I will drill > > holes in my lower hull. -- You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat
