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Mechanical decimal counter with "multilated tooth" intermittent drive mechanism |
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Structure of mechanism |
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The model shows a 4 digits mechanical decimal counter. From the right side to the left side, each wheel rotates a tenth of rotation in respect with the previous one. The driver element is a circular disk with a cuttout on its circumference. It carries a pin close to the cutout. The driven gear has a even (10) number of standard spur gear teeth. |
| Dimension of mechanism |
planar |
| Number of links |
3 |
| Drive movement |
Rotation |
| Output movement |
Rotation |
| Degree of freedom |
1 |
| Fundamental mechanism |
 Gear containing mechanism |
| Number of inputs |
1 |
| Number of followers |
1 |
| Revolution ability |
yes |
| Revolution ability of input link |
yes |
| Relative position between drive and output |
parallel |
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Transfer function |
| Output motion |
revolving |
| Transfer function |
 identical direction
 dwell-point |
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Application |
| Application area |
Various fields |
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| Data provider |
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| Administration |
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| Location |
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University "Politehnica" Timisoara, Department of Mechatronics |
| Construction, material |
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Steel |
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