Recent content by Flint

Hi, This is not a homework question although I'll admit it could be. I've searched everywhere trying to work out how to calculate the spreading force of a simple toggle mechanism. I have a two equal length arms that are hinged together. One end is fixed on a pivot pin and the other...

Hi Borek, Thanks for the reply. I'm not sure I understand it though - yet. I'm good at many things but maths is not one of them! It might sound like a Homework question but I assure you I left school a good while ago! I placed the question here as I thought it was similar to many others...

I was hopeful that one of the over a hundred people that have viewed my question might have been able to help. Any takers? I really need a bit of guidance here! :smile:

Hi, Can anyone help me with a personal project I am working on? I wish to compress air in a container up to 100psi. I'm making a small single cylinder compressor to achieve that. The container is small, approx 0.05 cubic feet. I'm trying to work out how many strokes of the compressor...