Platform for moving and positioning Model test in small scale Workshop – June 2010 Platform for moving and positioning Model test in small scale Cracow University of Technology Mechnical Design Group W. Czyżycki, M. Domagała, G. Filo, M. Hawryluk, E. Lisowski

Theory

Platform and one air pad with supplay air pipe

Load Air Compressor

Air pad – bottom view Floor made of cement blocks witch are grinded and filled the gaps

Air pad – floor

Air pad – platform and load

Air pad – under platform

Steering valves for control pressure in the each pad Shut off/on valve

Summary 1.Test in small scale model confirmed that the air pads can allowed to moved and lift fluently the load we are tested. 3. The friction was very small so it was easy move the platform. 4. Setting the pressure individually for each pads allowed to saved air consumption and avoid the vibration and noise. 5. The pressure seeting should be precision calulated 6. It is possible use the air tank and smaller compressor