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Re: Worm Gear Box from 4094
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lugnet.technic
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Fri, 22 Aug 2003 00:04:37 GMT
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"Mark Riley" <markril@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:HJzK2z.tKE@lugnet.com...
The hub appears to have 24 bumps on it. The outer ring
> contacts these bumps at eight places. The mechanism is fairly stiff
> and shouldn't give unless an undue force is being exerted. You can
> test it for yourself by cranking on it with a liftarm and axle - you will
> hear a loud click when it gives.
> Mark
You have a sharp eye. That is a great observation. I would never have
noticed it. Very cool!
--
Bob Fay
http://www.ozbricks.com/bobfay/
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| I just got my 4094 Inventor set (i.e. the motorized string traversing monkey) and just wanted to make a quick observation that I don't think has been mentioned here before: The 24 tooth gear in the worm gear box has an over-torque relief mechanism (...) (23 years ago, 21-Aug-03, to lugnet.technic)
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