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I am not an ME but I have a problem I am working on.
I am looking for a mechanical system that would convert a short distance of heavy downward preassure into a strong amount of rotational torque on a wheel. For instance, 150lbs downward preasure over 2" distance converting to 50+ ftlbs torque. What would this type of system be called in the engineering world?
I know a system like this has been designed with a short pulled trigger on a toy gun powering a small electric motor to spin a flint very quickly. http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5421719_toy-spark-guns-work.html
I am wondering what options I have.
Thank you in advance for all your hard earned knowledge
I am looking for a mechanical system that would convert a short distance of heavy downward preassure into a strong amount of rotational torque on a wheel. For instance, 150lbs downward preasure over 2" distance converting to 50+ ftlbs torque. What would this type of system be called in the engineering world?
I know a system like this has been designed with a short pulled trigger on a toy gun powering a small electric motor to spin a flint very quickly. http://www.ehow.com/how-does_5421719_toy-spark-guns-work.html
I am wondering what options I have.
Thank you in advance for all your hard earned knowledge