Foot Mechanism Prototype

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 Quick and dirty prototype of a passive foot pitch mechanism:



CAD cross section:


To make a return spring I flattened the end of a 1mm spring steel rod and drilled a 1mm hole through the end for a dowel pin axle:


A drilled out screw acts as a guide bushing for the spring:





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Anonymous — February 11, 2022 at 08:01 AM
I love the creativity. I have never seen it done like this. Quite elegant!