The discussion centers around understanding the mechanics of a 3-stage linear actuator. Participants express confusion about how the last stage operates and seek visual aids, such as 3D drawings, to clarify their understanding. The conversation includes attempts to guide the original poster (OP) towards finding resources online.
Participants do not reach a consensus on the best way to assist the OP. There is a clear disagreement regarding the nature of help provided and the expectations of the OP versus the responses from other participants.
The discussion reflects a tension between seeking direct assistance and encouraging self-sufficiency in research. The OP's requests for specific resources remain unfulfilled, and the conversation has not resolved the initial question about the actuator's mechanics.
Individuals interested in mechanical engineering, particularly those looking to understand linear actuators and the dynamics of multi-stage mechanisms, may find this discussion relevant.
erhm said:Summary:: 3 stage linear actuator, mechanical how.?
How does a 3 stage linear actuator mechanical work. I can only find a regular linear actuator mechanical but I'm unsure how will the last stage go up and down. Anyone got a poor 3d drawing for a better understanding.?
Did you find a 3d drawing for a better understanding or how the mechanic works??, if so please link.berkeman said:Welcome to PF. I did a Google Images search on the part of your post above that I've highlighted in bold, and got good hits. Maybe try that search to see if you find some helpful websites. (Hint, scroll down the page a bit to find the first site with drawings, or else refine that search by adding in the word drawing to get better hits
Did you do the search?erhm said:Did you find a 3d drawing for a better understanding or how the mechanic works??, if so please link.
Yes, did you find a link.?berkeman said:Did you do the search.?
This is a place where people help each other and if you call this help then I don't need it, spare it to some one else. Thank you and stay off my thread.berkeman said:You are new here. You will find that we do not spoon-feed folks who should be able to do some of the work themselves. If you do not know how to use Google or Google Images to quickly find lots of helpful information about your questions, it is a skill that you should learn, IMO. I was trying to help you learn how to learn -- that is a PF theme.