1. 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

2. Theory

3. Platform and one air pad with supplay air pipe

4. Load
Air Compressor

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

6. Air pad – floor

7. Air pad – platform and load

8. Air pad – under platform

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

10. 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