MikeIA
Silver Member
For another idea for the driveline, check out "Mechanisms and Mechanical Devices Sourcebook". Your library should have a copy.
There is an interesting way of coupling offset shafts in there...It's even on the cover of the second edition...it involves a disk on each end of the shafts that you want to connect, with an intermediate disk connected to each with 3 bars. I know this description makes no sense until you see the picture, but it will help you find it in the book. I've used this arrangement to couple shafts that move in relation to each other...the real challenge in your case would be the safety guard!
I agree with others that hydraulics are really the way to make this work...have you tried watching E-bay for the parts you need?
There is an interesting way of coupling offset shafts in there...It's even on the cover of the second edition...it involves a disk on each end of the shafts that you want to connect, with an intermediate disk connected to each with 3 bars. I know this description makes no sense until you see the picture, but it will help you find it in the book. I've used this arrangement to couple shafts that move in relation to each other...the real challenge in your case would be the safety guard!
I agree with others that hydraulics are really the way to make this work...have you tried watching E-bay for the parts you need?