Can a Driven Oscillator Mechanism Enhance a Double Pendulum Hammer's Swing?

[Matos de Mato]

The driven oscillator mechanism explains the swing of a child that drives it up higher.
I am using the same mechanism with a double pendulum hammer.
The hammer will increase its amplitude, and if so we have to stop it at its high point preventing it from flipping over.
If we use a spring, it will accelerate the hammer back, increasing the angular velocity.
I am proposing a combination of spring and load.
I have a video at:

http://thermoenergetics.blogspot.com/
I have friends simulating the device on Phun.
The lock mechanism is importante and they are doing their best.
Any help to have a computer simulation is welcome.
Your comments and discussion is important.
Thank you
David

 

[AndyW]

Hello David,

Thank you for sharing your interesting idea and video. The driven oscillator mechanism is indeed a very useful concept in explaining the motion of objects, including the swing of a child and the motion of a double pendulum hammer.

In your proposed combination of a spring and load, it seems that you are using the spring to provide the restoring force and the load to add mass to the system. This can indeed help increase the amplitude of the hammer's motion and prevent it from flipping over.

As for the lock mechanism, it is crucial in ensuring the safety and stability of the system. I would suggest exploring different designs and materials for the lock to find the most effective one for your device.

Having a computer simulation can definitely help in understanding and improving the design of your device. I would recommend using a physics simulation software such as Phun or Algodoo to create a virtual model of your device and test its motion under different conditions.

Overall, your idea and project are very interesting and I look forward to seeing its progress. Keep up the good work and don't hesitate to reach out for any further discussions or assistance. Best of luck!