Difference between revisions of "Vibratory Clock"
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You will build a horizontal circular platform that is actuated from underneath by three compliantly-attached voice coil actuators (i.e., speakers). The vibration of the platform causes an hour "hand" on top of the platform to slide around the circular platform, impelled by friction forces due to the vibration. If you bump the hand away, it slowly moves back to the correct hour. You may find other imaginative uses for your device. Check out this website to see more information on how this works and some videos of parts moving around a vibrated plate. |
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==Mechanical Design== |
==Mechanical Design== |
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Revision as of 11:57, 19 March 2008
Team Members
- Jennifer Breger - Mechanical Engineering Class of 2009
- Brian Lesperance - Electrical Engineering Class of 2008
- Daniel Pinkawa - Mechanical Engineering Class of 2008
Overview
You will build a horizontal circular platform that is actuated from underneath by three compliantly-attached voice coil actuators (i.e., speakers). The vibration of the platform causes an hour "hand" on top of the platform to slide around the circular platform, impelled by friction forces due to the vibration. If you bump the hand away, it slowly moves back to the correct hour. You may find other imaginative uses for your device. Check out this website to see more information on how this works and some videos of parts moving around a vibrated plate.
