Drive Mechanism
AssemblyHandwheel and epicyclic gear train converting rotary hand input into linear specimen advance; ratio 1 rev = 5–10 mm specimen travel. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Drive Mechanism parts and their functions
5 top-level parts · 6 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Handwheel | 1× | Aluminum or iron handwheel with ergonomic grip (150–200 mm diameter) |
| 2 | Worm Screw | 1× | Steel worm screw (1 or 2 threads) driving worm gear |
| 3 | Worm Gear | 1× | Bronze or ductile-iron worm gear (30–40 teeth) |
| 4 | Connecting Rod | 1× | Steel rod transmitting gear rotation to advancing block |
| 5 | Ball Bearing | 2× | Angular contact bearings supporting gear shaft |
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Bill of materials for Drive Mechanism
5 top-level lines · 5 rows shown · 6 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
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| 1 | Handwheel | microtome-handwheel | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Worm Screw | microtome-worm-screw | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Worm Gear | microtome-worm-gear | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Connecting Rod | microtome-connecting-rod | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Ball Bearing | ball-bearing | 2× | 2 | · | part |
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Where the drive mechanism is used
1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assemblyUsed in 1 assembly
Sourcing: possible vendors
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🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
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Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| flex.com ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| dixoninfo.com ↗ | Noida, IN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| bydelectronic.com ↗ | Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| venture.com.sg ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |