DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF MECHANICAL POWER AMPLIFIER

V.R.Gambhire, M.V.Mane

Abstract: Precise positioning and movement of heavy loads are two basic jobs for all-mechanical power amplifier. A capstan is simply a cylinder with a flexible body such as a string or cable wrapped around it. Capstans are generally used to assist in the lifting or pulling of heavy objects. By controlling the input tension on the cord, a capstan can dynamically amplify the input. It is hypothesized that a single capstan with multiple cords wrapped about it can act as numerous mechanical amplifiers. Present invention offers a new type of power amplifier which is structurally much simpler than previous amplifier. By using capstan friction principle mechanical power amplifier is designed for position and force controlling application.

Keywords: MECHANICAL POWER

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15623/ijret.2014.0308028