Rolamite 1

[eshneto]

Hello, maybe you could clear a point for me. It is said that rolamites present very little friction, but as I see another bearing required, such as the rod/wheel interface.

So, how is this problem avoided in industrial applications of the mechanism?

[MANDELBROT27]

i think it would be better if you explane what it is ?means absolutly nothink to me

[superafterburner]

Why does it spring back to center?

[PonguigPeopinn]

Can I steal your idea and make millions without giving you royalties?

[ignesandros]

Google Rolamite. He didn't invent this, it was invented in the 1960s. He's just trying to use it.

[1crazyfocker]

thats a great idea you came up with there, great job, are you going to try to use that with your other idea (autogenic device) ?

[ErikBrinkman1]

It would be nice if more people could "think outside the box" and enjoy the implications of virtually frictionless "scrolling mechancs".

[ErikBrinkman1]

The rotary version is a "ScrollerWheel"

[AutogenicMotor]

Thanks Erik, yes I have enjoyed your video.

[BRAIDERMAN]

I just read your 'more info' where you want to use your slide in a magnetic motor.

I'm not looking for over unity, so I want to use the frictionless piston in a 'sterling' hot air motor.

[BRAIDERMAN]

From observation of your video. I don't see why you require an unstretching membrane. If you use a rubber strip then it is set up in the rolamite in an already pre-stretched condition. In that case I would think that it should work just fine.

As an aside, the rolamite works as an almost frictionless sliding element, similar to catapillar tractor tracks. I have devised a round circular variety operating on the same principle that would act as a frictionless piston inside a round cylinder.

[BRAIDERMAN]

I wouldn't bother with expensive non-magnetic spring steels. Go and cut a strip of rubber from a car tube. That should work just as good and at no expense. Simpler is better!

[AutogenicMotor]

Thanks for the idea! The material needs to be very thin, flexible, but with no stretching. I will watch out for plastic like this, thanks.

[juweekhan]

super d

[Shotgunlemming]

I discovered this concept yeterday and immediately made one. A fascinatingly simple device that i may be able to employ in my university project. I have to investigat the feasabillity of using it over very long runs.

[AutogenicMotor]

I would be interested in seeing what you have done or will do!

[gr4h4m99]

tht is turd

[patrickjordan13]

nothing better to do?

[AutogenicMotor]

Not on this particular day! ;)

[AdminOnDuty]

Is that a drawer retractor?

[AutogenicMotor]

No but they are both examples of linear slides. This one is built upon a principle called a Rolamite.

[AdminOnDuty]

Thank you.

[jonasemoises]

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[AutogenicMotor]

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