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- I'm designing a spring-loaded trigger.
A latch releases a striker using stored energy, but after impact the striker stays in place.
I want it to retract or bounce back automatically.
Looking for ideas to make that happen without adding complex parts.
Hi everyone,
I'm working on a compact, spring-loaded trigger mechanism the system uses an "L-shaped" latch to hold back a tensioned spring. after releasing the latch, the spring force pushes a pin (or striker) downward to hit and activate a target surface.
The current problem I'm facing is after the impact, the striker stays in place, pressed against the surface. I want the striker to either bounce back or be retracted right after impact.
Any advice or mechanisms you've seen in similar spring-triggered systems would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!