Re: [ATM] Fluid Drive Rate Regulation Ideas

[Michael Lindner <mikell@optonline.net>]

On Wed June 14 2006 2:23 pm, creator wrote:
> * Curve the cylinder by its radius from the polar axis for a
>    constant flow per angular distance traveled.

I can't find the reference to this now, but I could swear I read about someone 
who designed a drive like this, but found there was no way to machine such a 
beast. I'll keep reading.

> * Use a "frictionless" rolling diaphram cylinder design.

How about an "inverse" peristaltic pump? The mount could ride on pinching 
rollers whose movement was controlled by fluid through the tube being 
pinched?

> * Larger diameter cylinders give finer possible rate regulation.

...or the mount's rotation itself could turn a valve that altered the flow 
rate.

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Michael Lindner
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