Maybe this can be an idea to work from.
http://www.thesolenoidcompany.com/rotary_d.php
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Maybe this can be an idea to work from.
http://www.thesolenoidcompany.com/rotary_d.php
found this link couple of days ago.
Not sure if I saw it here in one of the posts
http://www.hanskrohn.com/BuildingTip...tartSwitch.htm
Stef
I just realized, looking back at old posts, that you were supposed to surprize us with a new gizmo in that vein??? no,,?
Cheers
JP
hmmmm trying to figure out what i promised and forgot about.........Quote:
Originally Posted by Jackpilot
the switch can be turned back from GRD to off manually when the solenoid is still powered. Requires quite a bit force. How much depends on the power you apply. At 28 volts it needs quite some force. but the solenoid is still holding at 12 v and then it doesnt need much force.
attatched some pictures. basically its a kind of cam that pushes a combination of micro switches.
When the solenoid is powered it pushes a shape in a V-shaped gap in the cam, thus locking it.
Just let me know if you need more info.
Stef
Thanks Stef - Nice Pics !
I was thinking along those lines - But I had it with a thinner shaft and a number of wheels with notches in - Knew there had to be micro-switches in it though !
I guess there is probably a spring in the front or end sections ?
Can you see how the detents are done ? Does it rely on the micro-switches falling into the notches in the shaft - Or does something else do that ?
Cheers,
Rob
I'll also try to get some pics of the custom job I have in hand. Just to give an idea.
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Originally Posted by RadarBob
Public apology...was'nt you....Quote:
Originally Posted by dnoize
no problem :-)
Can I bother you with more detailed images from more angles, dnoize? :)