Hand-Operated Mechanisms Kit¶
This page describes a set of laser-cuttable parts which can be used to rapidly prototype hand-operated mechanisms for operating kinetic textile sculptures.
The SolidWorks CAD files can be browsed or downloaded from SolidWorks/hand-operated, plus some individual files are directly linked from the index images below.
Laser-Cut Parts List¶
All of these are designed to be laser-cut from 6 mm plywood.
pulley (with pin circle diameters 40, 80 and 160 mm)
pillow-block
pegboard (in sizes 70x70 and 150x300 mm)
spur-gear-20-tooth
spur-gear-40-tooth
spur-gear-60-tooth
gear-carrier
follower
Component Parts List¶
These are standard parts we have purchased.
57455K51_Plastic Tapered Handle.SLDPRT
6308K41_Plastic Tapered Handle with Revolving Grip.SLDPRT
90473A029_Low-Strength Steel Hex Nut.SLDPRT
91306A379_Button Head Hex Drive Screws.SLDPRT
97195A416_FLUTED WOOD DOWEL PINS.SLDPRT
98306A159_1004-1045 Carbon Steel Clevis Pin.SLDPRT
generic_eyebolt.SLDPRT
round_unthreaded_spacer.SLDPRT
Laser-Cut Parts¶
spur-gear-20-tooth.SLDPRT, spur-gear-20-tooth.dxf
spur-gear-60-tooth.SLDPRT, spur-gear-60-tooth.dxf (Not shown: spur-gear-40-tooth.SLDPRT)
gear-carrier.SLDPRT, gear-carrier.dxf
pillow-block.SLDPRT, pillow-block.dxf
pegboard.SLDPRT, pegboard-70x70.dxf
Sample Assemblies¶
Component Parts¶
Wooden dowel pin, nominal 1/4 inch diameter.
Steel clevis pin, nominal 1/4 inch diameter.
Crank handle with 1/4-20 stud and revolving grip.
Button-head 1/4-20 screw.
1/4-20 nut.
Eyebolt with 1/4-20 thread and nut.