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[TODO discuss methods for adding nanoscopic movement up to macroscopic movement; Interfacial drive; Hierarchical axles; ...]
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For adding up nanoscopic movement (speed / angular speed and force / torque) generated by [[chemomechanical converters|chemical]] electrical or an other energy source to macroscopic movement there are multiple methods cnceivable:
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* [[interfacial drives]]
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* hierachical axles
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* ...
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== Interfacial drive ==
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An [[interfacial drive]] has the same basic structure as an [[infinitesimal bearings|infinitesimal bearing]]
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but made so much bigger that enegry generation and possibly [[energy storage cells|storage]] can be incorporated.
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== Hierarchical axles ==

Revision as of 13:56, 27 December 2013

For adding up nanoscopic movement (speed / angular speed and force / torque) generated by chemical electrical or an other energy source to macroscopic movement there are multiple methods cnceivable:

Interfacial drive

An interfacial drive has the same basic structure as an infinitesimal bearing but made so much bigger that enegry generation and possibly storage can be incorporated.

Hierarchical axles