Has Anyone Invented a Way to Change the Orientation of Force Without a Fulcrum?

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No existing mechanism has been identified that can change the orientation of force by 90 degrees without utilizing a fulcrum or a separate body that introduces resistance to motion. The discussion highlights traditional systems like seesaws, where force is transferred through a fulcrum, and explores alternative concepts such as using fluids or springs to achieve similar results. The idea of employing a brake or fluid dynamics to manipulate force orientation is proposed but remains unverified. This inquiry into force deviation without a fulcrum remains an open question in mechanical design.

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Till now...has anyone made such an arrangement that converts an applied force to 90+ degrees completely without use of any separate body which causes reluctance to motion?

I mean take a see saw arrangement...if force applies on one side, the force is transferred to the other side (or deviated by 180 deg), but via another body which acts as a fulcrum.

In the above case the fulcrum is the separate body which causes reluctance to motion.

So till now...has anyone made such an arrangement such that it can deviate the force without use of such a fulcrum as in the seesaw arrangement?
 
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would a brake work? I mean a fluid acting as your object.
 
The thing providing pressure to the fluid will cause the body to give a normal reaction.

Its like a spring actually.



Pondered on that before :smile:
 

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