brewnog said:I've certainly never heard of such a thing. Dare I ask why you want such a device? It seems to me that a wind-up motor (I'm thinking 'clockwork' here) would need a spring under an incredibly high tension...
tumor said:Very interesting, I have been thinking of constructing some kind of wind up machanism on my bike, so when activated it will help me brake and at the same time winding up and providing energy to help moving again.
Wind-up motors use a coiled spring that is wound by a key or lever. When released, the spring unwinds and rotates a gear, which then powers the movement of the motor.
Yes, wind-up motors can be designed to be large enough to power small vehicles. However, the size and weight of the vehicle will determine the strength and duration of the movement.
The duration of a wind-up motor depends on the size and strength of the spring, as well as the weight and resistance of the object it is powering. It can range from a few seconds to several minutes.
Yes, wind-up motors have limited power and duration compared to other types of motors. They are also affected by external factors such as wind resistance and terrain, making them less suitable for certain vehicles and environments.
The speed of a wind-up motor is largely determined by the strength of the spring and the gear ratio. However, some designs may include a mechanism to adjust the speed by changing the gear ratio or the amount of tension on the spring.