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Basically just a list of mechanisms that could be useful for future advanced [[diamondoid]] gemstone based nanosystems.
 
Basically just a list of mechanisms that could be useful for future advanced [[diamondoid]] gemstone based nanosystems.
  
Unlike in macroscale machinery with machine parts at the lowermost possible size limit there is no space for tiny screws and such to clamp together housings like gearboxes and such. This calls for different designs. See design principles listed on the page: [[RepRec pick-and-place robots (GemGum)]].
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Unlike in macroscale machinery with machine parts at the lowermost possible size limit <br>
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there is no space for tiny screws much tinyer than the parts to clamp together housings like gearboxes and such. <br>
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Thus there is a need for designs that differ quite a bit from conventional designs. <br>
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See design principles listed on the page: [[RepRec pick-and-place robots (GemGum)]].
  
This also allows for interesting 3D printable mechanics that can cope without any metal screws.
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Under the lens of this constrains a particular set of mechanisms/machine-elements emerges as especially promising. <br>
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This page is a collection of such mechanisms.
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These mechanisms also allows for interesting 3D printable mechanics that can cope without any metal screws whatsoever. <br>
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A few big 3D printable screws suffice.
  
 
== Related ==
 
== Related ==
  
* [[Periodic table of gearbearings]]
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* Gear-bearings. Peculiarly the '''[[periodic table of gearbearings]]'''
 
* The design principles listed on page [[RepRec pick-and-place robots (GemGum)]]
 
* The design principles listed on page [[RepRec pick-and-place robots (GemGum)]]
  
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=== Bearings and Gearings ===
 
=== Bearings and Gearings ===
  
* conical/tapered gearbeaings
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* '''conical/tapered gearbeaings'''
* Rolamite https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolamite
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* '''conical/tapered ravigneaux gearboxes:''' https://www.flickr.com/photos/65091269@N08/51163799216
* conical/tapered ravigneaux gearbox https://www.flickr.com/photos/65091269@N08/51163799216
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* Wobblemotors: Moineau PCP pumps run partially in reverse with the core only rotating and the outside only wobbling
* Wobblemotors: Moineau pumps run partially in reverse with core only rotating and outside only wobbling
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* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progressing_cavity_pump
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* Differential screws: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Differential_screw
 
 
* Turnbuckle: (but rather for length adjustment when load is displaced) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turnbuckle
 
* Turnbuckle: (but rather for length adjustment when load is displaced) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turnbuckle
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* Differential screws: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Differential_screw
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* Rolamite (but modified to gearbearings): https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolamite
  
 
=== Couplings ===
 
=== Couplings ===
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* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupling#Oldham
 
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coupling#Oldham
 
* '''linear rack gearbearing based oldham couplings'''
 
* '''linear rack gearbearing based oldham couplings'''
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* (Schmidt coupling - see in the likely unsuitable section below)
  
 
=== Joints ===
 
=== Joints ===
  
Useful for
 
* self centering
 
* positive locking
 
* connection by form closure
 
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* Hirth joints: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hirth_joint
 
* Hirth joints: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hirth_joint
 
* Spline joints: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spline_(mechanical)
 
* Spline joints: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spline_(mechanical)
 
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* fir tree joint (generalization/optimization of dovetail joint) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dovetail_joint
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* fir-tree joints (generalization/optimization of dovetail joints) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dovetail_joint
* '''rotate extruded fir-tree-joints'''
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* '''rotate extruded fir-tree-joints''' allowing for torsion or bending around a virtual axis
 
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'''quick-release'''
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'''For quick-release:'''
* Panic snap: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panic_snap
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* '''Panic snap:''' https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panic_snap
 
* Snap shackle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shackle
 
* Snap shackle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shackle
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Joints are useful for:
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* self centering
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* positive locking
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* connection by form closure
  
 
=== Chains ===
 
=== Chains ===
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* Roller chains: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roller_chain
 
* Roller chains: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roller_chain
 
* Gear teethed chains
 
* Gear teethed chains
* Attachment chains
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* '''Attachment chains'''
 
* Rigid chains: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rigid_chain_actuator
 
* Rigid chains: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rigid_chain_actuator
  
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* Parallel manipulator: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallel_manipulator <br> The general principle. Not just the given example. Parallel SCARA, CoreXY, ... all parallel.
 
* Parallel manipulator: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parallel_manipulator <br> The general principle. Not just the given example. Parallel SCARA, CoreXY, ... all parallel.
 
* '''successive onion shell peel-off tube-axle and bevel-gear serial mechanics principle'''
 
* '''successive onion shell peel-off tube-axle and bevel-gear serial mechanics principle'''
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Special screwdrivers end-effector mechanisms that:
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* put zero torque on the manipulated structure ("space screwdriver")
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* decouple tensioning from unloaded screwing structure ports {{wikitodo|explain that principle more clearly with sketch}}
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These screwdrivers end-effector mechanisms shall operate on "[[tension-force hydrants]]". <br>
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See [[ReChain frame systems]].
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=== Positive displacement pumps ===
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* PCP pumps: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Progressing_cavity_pump
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* conventional piston pump: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piston_pump <br> but operated like described on page [[vacuum handling]]
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* ( Roots blower: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roots-type_supercharger )
  
=== Probably too many small pins ===
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=== Probably too many small pins, too low stiffness, and better solutions present ===
  
 
* Sarrus linkage: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarrus_linkage
 
* Sarrus linkage: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarrus_linkage
 
* Paucellier linkage: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peaucellier%E2%80%93Lipkin_linkage
 
* Paucellier linkage: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peaucellier%E2%80%93Lipkin_linkage
 
* Schmidt coupling: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schmidt_coupling
 
* Schmidt coupling: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Schmidt_coupling

Revision as of 15:55, 17 May 2023

This article is a stub. It needs to be expanded.

Basically just a list of mechanisms that could be useful for future advanced diamondoid gemstone based nanosystems.

Unlike in macroscale machinery with machine parts at the lowermost possible size limit
there is no space for tiny screws much tinyer than the parts to clamp together housings like gearboxes and such.
Thus there is a need for designs that differ quite a bit from conventional designs.
See design principles listed on the page: RepRec pick-and-place robots (GemGum).

Under the lens of this constrains a particular set of mechanisms/machine-elements emerges as especially promising.
This page is a collection of such mechanisms.

These mechanisms also allows for interesting 3D printable mechanics that can cope without any metal screws whatsoever.
A few big 3D printable screws suffice.

Related

External links

Bearings and Gearings



Couplings

Joints



For quick-release:


Joints are useful for:

  • self centering
  • positive locking
  • connection by form closure

Chains

For end-effectors and preceding



Special screwdrivers end-effector mechanisms that:

  • put zero torque on the manipulated structure ("space screwdriver")
  • decouple tensioning from unloaded screwing structure ports (wiki-TODO: explain that principle more clearly with sketch)

These screwdrivers end-effector mechanisms shall operate on "tension-force hydrants".
See ReChain frame systems.

Positive displacement pumps

Probably too many small pins, too low stiffness, and better solutions present