John Miller III, AND Bird,
And all you guys. Thanks!!!!! What Friends. Hope I can always live up to your respect. You all have mine!
I'm speachless, and that's a first. I don't expect everyone
to like the new dual axis. However, for the simple
in-expensive design, I believe it works well for its intended
purpose. I believe it will help save lives. I tried numerous,
and I mean numerous designs. All had some type of flaws.
The one I decided on has one moving part, that is designed
to never stick or drag. If anything, it might move a little too
freely. Rather have it that way, than to take a chance of one
sticking. The counter weight on the pendulum was a real bear
to get just right. Not only the weight, but the location on the
pendulum. The weight is a roller bearing.Every one weighs
EXACALLY the same. The pivot of the pendulum shaft is a
dual collar, shaft pivot point, with 20% contact of shaft to
collars. This cuts down on drag, and allows free movement.
I tried 70% contact, but it caused too much drag, and left
possibility of sticking. When you test guys get yours, you will
probably think " wow, pretty simple and easy to do." Ain't so!!
Correct balance of all factors was tough to achieve.
Love to design. Hate paper work. We had a tornado little over
two weeks ago. Insurance man was out today. Said, "are you
going to be able to get your office back in shape so you can
keep the company going"??? Tornado was outside! Didn't touch my office!!! Hate paper work. /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif /forums/images/graemlins/mad.gif
Thanks FREINDS. Rick
