Smarchy,
You did mention it in your first posting: You were trying to design a similar situation.
My fault. Should have taken a closer look.
Anyway, I did some calculations in advance so you will not have to worry about the force required to open and close the hatch.
To open you will...
Hello Smarchy,
I made a drawing for you to check if I got it all right and for you to determine a weight.
After I have completed the calculation I can tell you where the gas springs will take over.
30 degrees is a good guess.
The best location for fastening the gas spring to the hatch and...
Hello Smarchy,
First I want to make sure that my calculations will be based on the right behavior (in terms of moment change) of the flap during the complete rotation of 90 degrees.
First question: Is it possible to open the flap that far so it will stay in balance on the hinges?
If so: At...
What language can you manage? Dutch or German?
Otherwise the use of basic english is preferable.
I can help you.
You only have to determine some forces with the help of a scale and to measure some distances. All at 2 specified opening angles.
Furthermore I need the expected environmental...