Ratchet (mechanism) - Revision history

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47 at 10:58, 27 February 2018

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	A ratchet joint's rotary members only allow it to bend along a single axis; it must be combined with other joints to allow the same range of motion as the simpler but friction-dependent [[ball joint]]. This, along with the greater number of parts involved, makes a ratchet much more expensive to make and assemble than a ball joint.		A ratchet joint's rotary members only allow it to bend along a single axis; it must be combined with other joints to allow the same range of motion as the simpler but friction-dependent [[ball joint]]. This, along with the greater number of parts involved, makes a ratchet much more expensive to make and assemble than a ball joint.

	Beginning with [[Transformers: Generations#Fall of Cybertron\|the 2012-2013 ''Fall of Cybertron'' toyline]], "plastic ratchets" began to feature in Transformers figures with increased regularity. These "faux" ratchet mechanisms typically consist of no springs or dedicated parts; rather, one "half" of the joint will have the ratcheting "teeth" built into the sculpt, while the other half will have some form of "pawl" likewise integrated into the design. These joints rely on the malleability and elastic properties of the plastic to provide the ratchet action. Examples of these include ''Generations'' [[Alpha Bravo#Generations\|Alpha Bravo's]] elbows or the "thumb-heels" of the [[~~Transformers: Generations#Combiner_Wars~~\|''Combiner Wars'']] "handfoot" weapon accessories. In some cases, the detents created by these mechanisms are obvious in-hand via auditory or tactile feedback, as with "traditional" spring-loaded ratchet joints, other times, the ratchet mechanism merely serves to strengthen what would otherwise be simple pin-and-hinge assemblies.		Beginning with [[Transformers: Generations#Fall of Cybertron\|the 2012-2013 ''Fall of Cybertron'' toyline]], "plastic ratchets" began to feature in Transformers figures with increased regularity. These "faux" ratchet mechanisms typically consist of no springs or dedicated parts; rather, one "half" of the joint will have the ratcheting "teeth" built into the sculpt, while the other half will have some form of "pawl" likewise integrated into the design. These joints rely on the malleability and elastic properties of the plastic to provide the ratchet action. Examples of these include ''Generations'' [[Alpha Bravo#Generations\|Alpha Bravo's]] elbows or the "thumb-heels" of the [[Combiner Wars (toyline)\|''Combiner Wars'']] "handfoot" weapon accessories. In some cases, the detents created by these mechanisms are obvious in-hand via auditory or tactile feedback, as with "traditional" spring-loaded ratchet joints, other times, the ratchet mechanism merely serves to strengthen what would otherwise be simple pin-and-hinge assemblies.

Doomdorm64 at 06:56, 16 July 2016

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	Condensed from the proper "ratchet and pawl", a '''ratchet''' mechanism is one in which relative rotary motion is restricted or prevented in one or both directions by a member with one or more teeth (the "pawl") which presses against a toothed wheel (the "ratchet").		Condensed from the proper "ratchet and pawl", a '''ratchet''' mechanism is one in which relative rotary motion is restricted or prevented in one or both directions by a member with one or more teeth (the "pawl") which presses against a toothed wheel (the "ratchet").

Brightcoat: Added section on modern "plastic ratchets". Still needs pictures and diagrams and stuff, though!

2015-08-10T13:45:57Z

Added section on modern "plastic ratchets". Still needs pictures and diagrams and stuff, though!

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	A ratchet joint's rotary members only allow it to bend along a single axis; it must be combined with other joints to allow the same range of motion as the simpler but friction-dependent [[ball joint]]. This, along with the greater number of parts involved, makes a ratchet much more expensive to make and assemble than a ball joint.		A ratchet joint's rotary members only allow it to bend along a single axis; it must be combined with other joints to allow the same range of motion as the simpler but friction-dependent [[ball joint]]. This, along with the greater number of parts involved, makes a ratchet much more expensive to make and assemble than a ball joint.

			Beginning with [[Transformers: Generations#Fall of Cybertron\|the 2012-2013 ''Fall of Cybertron'' toyline]], "plastic ratchets" began to feature in Transformers figures with increased regularity. These "faux" ratchet mechanisms typically consist of no springs or dedicated parts; rather, one "half" of the joint will have the ratcheting "teeth" built into the sculpt, while the other half will have some form of "pawl" likewise integrated into the design. These joints rely on the malleability and elastic properties of the plastic to provide the ratchet action. Examples of these include ''Generations'' [[Alpha Bravo#Generations\|Alpha Bravo's]] elbows or the "thumb-heels" of the [[Transformers: Generations#Combiner_Wars\|''Combiner Wars'']] "handfoot" weapon accessories. In some cases, the detents created by these mechanisms are obvious in-hand via auditory or tactile feedback, as with "traditional" spring-loaded ratchet joints, other times, the ratchet mechanism merely serves to strengthen what would otherwise be simple pin-and-hinge assemblies.

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Use in Transformers

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	In [[Toy\|Transformers toys]], the pawl is generally spring-loaded, keeping the ratchet from turning freely when a small force is applied in either direction of rotation. When this force is increased past a certain threshold, the pawl is forced back, allowing the ratchet to rotate with audible clicks as the pawl strikes one tooth after another. Because of the mechanical locking of the ratchet and pawl, a ratchet joint of a given size can support a larger load than an equivalent joint restricted only by friction.		In [[Toy\|Transformers toys]], the pawl is generally spring-loaded, keeping the ratchet from turning freely when a small force is applied in either direction of rotation. When this force is increased past a certain threshold, the pawl is forced back, allowing the ratchet to rotate with audible clicks as the pawl strikes one tooth after another. Because of the mechanical locking of the ratchet and pawl, a ratchet joint of a given size can support a larger load than an equivalent joint restricted only by friction.

	Ratchets are often used in joints which must support a fairly high load (high in the plastic toy world, that is) while taking multiple stable configurations. [[Barricade (Energon)\|Energon Barricade]]'s hip joints, for example, use ratchets.		Ratchets are often used in joints which must support a fairly high load (high in the plastic toy world, that is) while taking multiple stable configurations. [[Barricade (Energon)\|''Energon'' Barricade]]'s hip joints, for example, use ratchets.

	A ratchet joint's rotary members only allow it to bend along a single axis; it must be combined with other joints to allow the same range of motion as the simpler but friction-dependent [[ball joint]]. This, along with the greater number of parts involved, makes a ratchet much more expensive to make and assemble than a ball joint.		A ratchet joint's rotary members only allow it to bend along a single axis; it must be combined with other joints to allow the same range of motion as the simpler but friction-dependent [[ball joint]]. This, along with the greater number of parts involved, makes a ratchet much more expensive to make and assemble than a ball joint.

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	Ratchets are often used in joints which must support a fairly high load (high in the plastic toy world, that is) while taking multiple stable configurations. [[Barricade (Energon)\|Energon Barricade]]'s hip joints, for example, use ratchets.		Ratchets are often used in joints which must support a fairly high load (high in the plastic toy world, that is) while taking multiple stable configurations. [[Barricade (Energon)\|Energon Barricade]]'s hip joints, for example, use ratchets.

	A ratchet joint's rotary members only allow it to bend along a single axis; it must be combined with other joints to allow the same range of motion as the simpler but friction-dependent [[~~Ball joint\|~~ball joint]]. This, along with the greater number of parts involved, makes a ratchet much more expensive to make and assemble than a ball joint.		A ratchet joint's rotary members only allow it to bend along a single axis; it must be combined with other joints to allow the same range of motion as the simpler but friction-dependent [[ball joint]]. This, along with the greater number of parts involved, makes a ratchet much more expensive to make and assemble than a ball joint.

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			Condensed from the proper "ratchet and pawl", a '''ratchet''' mechanism is one in which relative rotary motion is restricted or prevented in one or both directions by a member with one or more teeth (the "pawl") which presses against a toothed wheel (the "ratchet").


	Condensed from the proper "ratchet and pawl", a '''ratchet''' mechanism is one in which relative rotary motion is restricted or prevented in one or both directions by a member with one or more teeth (the "pawl") which presses against a toothed wheel (the "ratchet").


	==Use in Transformers==		==Use in Transformers==
			In [[Toy\|Transformers toys]], the pawl is generally spring-loaded, keeping the ratchet from turning freely when a small force is applied in either direction of rotation. When this force is increased past a certain threshold, the pawl is forced back, allowing the ratchet to rotate with audible clicks as the pawl strikes one tooth after another. Because of the mechanical locking of the ratchet and pawl, a ratchet joint of a given size can support a larger load than an equivalent joint restricted only by friction.

			Ratchets are often used in joints which must support a fairly high load (high in the plastic toy world, that is) while taking multiple stable configurations. [[Barricade (Energon)\|Energon Barricade]]'s hip joints, for example, use ratchets.

			A ratchet joint's rotary members only allow it to bend along a single axis; it must be combined with other joints to allow the same range of motion as the simpler but friction-dependent [[Ball joint\|ball joint]]. This, along with the greater number of parts involved, makes a ratchet much more expensive to make and assemble than a ball joint.

	In [[toy\|Transformers toys]], the pawl is generally spring-loaded, keeping the ratchet from turning freely when a small force is applied in either direction of rotation. When this force is increased past a certain threshold, the pawl is forced back, allowing the ratchet to rotate with audible clicks as the pawl strikes one tooth after another. Because of the mechanical locking of the ratchet and pawl, a ratchet joint of a given size can support a larger load than an equivalent joint restricted only by friction.

	Ratchets are often used in joints which must support a fairly high load (high in the plastic toy world, that is) while taking multiple stable configurations. [[Barricade (Energon)\|Energon Barricade]]'s hip joints, for example, use ratchets.

	A ratchet joint's rotary members only allow it to bend along a single axis; it must be combined with other joints to allow the same range of motion as the simpler but friction-dependent [[ball joint]]. This, along with the greater number of parts involved, makes a ratchet much more expensive to make and assemble than a ball joint.

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	In [[~~Transformer~~]]~~s toys~~, the pawl is generally spring-loaded, keeping the ratchet from turning freely when a small force is applied in either direction of rotation. When this force is increased past a certain threshold, the pawl is forced back, allowing the ratchet to rotate with audible clicks as the pawl strikes one tooth after another. Because of the mechanical locking of the ratchet and pawl, a ratchet joint of a given size can support a larger load than an equivalent joint restricted only by friction.		In [[toy\|Transformers toys]], the pawl is generally spring-loaded, keeping the ratchet from turning freely when a small force is applied in either direction of rotation. When this force is increased past a certain threshold, the pawl is forced back, allowing the ratchet to rotate with audible clicks as the pawl strikes one tooth after another. Because of the mechanical locking of the ratchet and pawl, a ratchet joint of a given size can support a larger load than an equivalent joint restricted only by friction.

	Ratchets are often used in joints which must support a fairly high load (high in the plastic toy world, that is) while taking multiple stable configurations. [[Barricade (Energon)\|Energon Barricade]]'s hip joints, for example, use ratchets.		Ratchets are often used in joints which must support a fairly high load (high in the plastic toy world, that is) while taking multiple stable configurations. [[Barricade (Energon)\|Energon Barricade]]'s hip joints, for example, use ratchets.