motion mechanisms: motional solutions overview winter 2012

“Satisfying Your Motional Needs!”

Motional Solutions Overview

Jeff Eliason651.307.9045

jeff@motionmechanisms.com

Manufacturers Represented

(Adjustable Locking Technologies)

REELL (North Central States)SUGATSUNE

MOFFATT

MOFFATTWEBER KNAPP

SUGATSUNEITW MOTION

ITW MOTION

REELL (North Central States)WEBER KNAPP

WEBER KNAPP

REELL (North Central States)SUGATSUNE

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REELL (North Central States)ALT

STRATTEC

WEBER KNAPPSTRATTEC

This is the integration of two or more technologies. For instance, counterbalance with dampers or position locking with counterbalance.

FUNCTION

MOTION

INFINITE POSITIONING

DAMPING

COUNTERBALANCE

DETENT POSITIONING

POSITION LOCKING

CUSTOM HYBRID SOLUTIONS

LINEARROTARY

Infinite Positioning (IP)

IP mechanisms allow for free range of motion with adequate holding torque for positioning.

Torque hinges and inserts

3D positioning Flex Arms

Torque hinges

Dual Axis Torque HingeFlex arms for product display

Torque hinge for Chrysler Stow-and-Go

Damping (D)

D mechanisms provide braking force for soft close/open and prevent slamming (of lids, covers, doors, etc.)

UDH Series Torque Dampers (7-34 Lbs/in)

Rotary Gear Dampers: tight tolerance viscous damping

Linear Strand Damper

Rotary Hinge Dampers

Linear Air Damper

Counterbalance (C)

C mechanisms feature springs that counteract the force of gravity to allow easier lifting and controlled descent of heavy objects

Weber Knapp’s Counterbalance Hinge Solutions

Detent Positioning (DP)

DP hinges create finite positioning angles and can hold objects closed or open. Reduced torques apply when not in detent

Detent Positioning Hinges

Position Locking (PL)

PL mechanisms allow for incremental or infinite locking of position for linear or rotary applications.

Linear PL: “Knapp Lock” (lock loads up to 1,500 lbs!)

Rotary PL: Variloc and Infiloc

Position Locking (PL)

Residual Magnetics (RM) is the science of creating a magnetic attraction between two ferrous objects without the need for

continual current flow.

Rotational

Translational

Axial

RM devices can inhibitmotion “forever” without electrical power

Features –

Low Power, Quiet, No Torque Lock, Fail-safe, Scalable

Applications –

Security Locks, Caster locks, Ergonomics, Robotics, Surgical/Medical

RM brake

Specialty Hardware

Sugatsune: Lapcon Soft-Closing StaysWeber Knapp: Keyboard mechanisms and trays ITW Motion: Push-Push and Button Latches

Jeff EliasonFounder/President

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Jared EliasonMarketing & Sales

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