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Subject: [LML] LNC2 rod end
Date:
31/05/04 01:33
Yes I had the rod end shear off. I am
convinced that the geometry of the system is all wrong. By this I mean
that when you need the cylinder to completely close the door it is at a
point where most of the pull from the cylinder is parallel to the
door. Also I feel that the cylinder should be to free to pivot
about its mounting point. This is due o the fact that the operating
end moves in arc to close the door. If the cylinder cannot pivot the
force will impose a bending moment on the rod end and of course the rest of
the system.
Hope that helps.
Ian Crowe