On 4 Jan 2005 21:00:39 -0800, kurtsutherland@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
>I am looking for a miniature trigger to release a small compression or
>torsional spring that as about 1 lbf of force at full compression. The
>trigger should fit in a space about 3X3X3mm or less. I have briefly
>looked into nitinol wire, voice coils, watch mechanisms, and solenoids,
>but haven't found anything small enough.
I had a similar problem a few years ago, had to release a tension
spring inside a small area as part of an assembly machine. I designed
a mechanism similar to a mechanical archery bowstring release. Visit
your local archery or hunting store and take a look at one.
-Dana
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