wipnel 0 Report post Posted February 3 Hello, I am attempting to build a machine with a telescopic linear actuator as part of it. I have found a prototype that seems to be an ideal mechanism I am looking for, but I am unsure on how it works. Does anyone have any idea about the design details that make an actuator like this function? Any help is appreciated, thanks. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jek Denys 0 Report post Posted June 14 If that's the air pressure gauge on a side, than it must have some sort of an air pump. If so, I'm guessing the capacity of this thing wouldn't be high. I mean it wouldn't be able to lift a car by itself. I'm guessing there is an air pump and some sort of an air bag (so that it could expand). Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DrD 800 Report post Posted June 15 There are many ways that such a device can be made, and what Jek says may be the way this one works. It can also be done with a ball screw powered by a small electric motor. Without more details, no one will be able to say with certainty how t this one works. DrD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Henry Kurniadi 39 Report post Posted July 17 Could be electromagnetic from solenoid. no current, no magnetic force. energized with current, solenoid produce magnetic force that move the pin laterally. google the term, solenoid actuator. Plenty of commercial product as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
