How Is Deflection Calculated for a Partially Supported Circular Lid?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around calculating the deflection of a partially supported circular lid being lifted by a linear actuator. The lid weighs 30kg and has a diameter of 380mm, with support provided only at one-third of its circumference. The inquiry specifically addresses the deflection when the lid is lifted to a height of 100mm.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant describes the setup involving a linear actuator and a plate mounted to the lid, seeking to understand how to calculate deflection.
  • Another participant requests a diagram to clarify the setup, indicating that the initial description is difficult to visualize.
  • A participant later provides an image of the setup, detailing the use of M10 screws for mounting and reiterating the lid's weight and actuator's load capacity.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus on the method for calculating deflection, and the discussion remains unresolved regarding the specifics of the calculation.

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The discussion lacks detailed assumptions about material properties or specific calculation methods, which may be necessary for accurate deflection analysis.

Rajashekar
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Hi
In one of my application I am using a linear actuator to lift a 30kg lid which has a diameter of 380mm.
I can only use 1/3rd portion on the lid to take support, for actuator which I used a 60*20*180 long plate mounted to the lid and lift.

How to calculate the deflection of lid when lifted to 100mm
 
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Rajashekar said:
Hi
In one of my application I am using a linear actuator to lift a 30kg lid which has a diameter of 380mm.
I can only use 1/3rd portion on the lid to take support, for actuator which I used a 60*20*180 long plate mounted to the lid and lift.

How to calculate the deflection of lid when lifted to 100mm
Welcome to the PF.

Can you post a diagram of your setup? It's a bit hard to understand your question (at least it is for me). Thanks. :smile:
 
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berkeman said:
Welcome to the PF.

Can you post a diagram of your setup? It's a bit hard to understand your question (at least it is for me). Thanks. :smile:
Hello Berkeman,
Thanks for your reply. Here is the image
I have attached, the plate is mounted to lid using 4- M10 screws and the lid is lifted to 100mm length

Thanks in advance:smile:
 

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Rajashekar said:
Hello Berkeman,
Thanks for your reply. Here is the image
I have attached, the plate is mounted to lid using 4- M10 screws and the lid is lifted to 100mm length

Thanks in advance:smile:
The lid weight is 30kg, the actuator load carrying capacity 1500N.
 

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