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No.000153 Lifting Mechanism Using Rack and Pinions

Pneumatic lifting mechanism.

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Floating Connectors

Product name Floating Joints -Extra Short Threaded Stud Mount/Tapped
Part number FJCXS6-1.0
Features Effective when there is limited distance between cylinder and operated object
* Orange colored cells in the table below indicate the part numbers used in this example.

Selection criteria

Effective when there is limited distance between the cylinder and the operated object.

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Available sizes

■Floating Connectors - Extra Short Threaded Stud Mount

Body/Cover Joint Spring Washer
Material Surface Treatment Material Surface Treatment Hardness Material Material Surface Treatment Hardness
EN 1.1191 Equiv. Black Oxide EN 1.1191 Equiv. Black Oxide 35 ~ 45
HRC
EN 1.4301 Equivalent-WPB EN 1.4301 Equiv. Nitriding Treatment 600HV ~
EN 1.4301 Equiv. - EN 1.4031 Equiv.
(EN 1.4125 Equiv.)
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■Sizes

Thread Dia. - Pitch Tap
Depth
Thread
Length
Allowable
Misalignment
Allowable
Angular Misalignment
Body
Thickness
Body
Hex Size
M5-0.8 14.9 6 0.5 14 24
M6-1.0
M8-1.25 17.1 8.5 15.5 27
M10-1.25 21.9 10 19.5 30
M14-1.5 23.6 11 1 22 38

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Oil Free Bushings

Product name Multi-Layer Bushings/Straight
Part number MDZB15-15
Features Has a Thin wall and is compact.
* Orange colored cells in the table below indicate the part numbers used in this example.

Selection criteria

Suitable for linear motion applications that do not require high accuracy.

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Available sizes

■Oil Free Bushings - Multi - Layer LF

Material
Ethylene Tetrafluoride Resin Layer with Filler Material
Sintered Bronze Layer
Steel-backed Metal Layer (SPCC: Tin Plating)

■Sizes and Dimensions

I.D.(mm) Length(mm)
3 3, (4), 5, (6)
4 (3), 4, (5), 6, (8)
5 (3), 4, 5, 6, (8)
6 (3), (4), 5, 6, 8, (10), (12)
8 (5), 6, 8, 10, 12, (15)
10 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, (20)
12 6, 8, 10, 12, 15, (20)
13 (8), 10, (12), 15, (20)
15 (8), 10, 12, 15, 20, (25)
16 10, (12), 15, 20, (25)
18 10, 12, 15, 20, (25), (30)
20 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, (30)
22 10, 12, 15, 20, (25), (30)
25 10, 12, 15, 20, 25, (30), (35)
30 12, 15, 20, 25, 30, (35), (40), (50)
35 12*, 20, 25, 30, (35), 40, (50)
40 12, (15), 20, 25, 30, (35), 40, (50)
50 20, (25), 30, (35), 40, (50), (60)

Length( ) is for Straight Type only
Length * is for Flanged Type only

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Selection Steps

■Oil Free Bushings Selection Steps

Determine Operating Conditions
Specify the overall dimensions of the slide mechanism, then check required conditions for bushings such as the speed and load.

Specifying the Bearing Dimensions of Multi-Layer LF Bushings.
Confirm the PV value and allowable maximum PV value, as well as the need of external lubrication.

Determining the Bearing Materials of Multi-Layer LF Bushings.
Confirm the operating temperature and atmospheric temperature near the bearing.

Determining the Bearing Peripheral Section of Multi-Layer LF Bushings.
Confirm the materials, roughness and rigidity of housing.

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Accuracy Info

■Internal Dia. Tolerance of Oil Free Bushings

I.D.
(mm)
I.D. tolerance
(mm)
3 -0.025
-0.024
4 -0.025
-0.037
5
6
8 -0.025
-0.040
10
12 -0.025
-0.043
13
15
16
18
20 -0.025
-0.046
22
25
30
35 -0.025
-0.050
40
50

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Performance info.

■Allowable properties of Oil Free Bushings

Non-lubricated
Maximum Allowable Load 49.0N/mm²
Maximum Allowable Velocity 0.65m/s
Maximum Allowable PV Value 3.60N/mm²・m/s

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Spur Gears

Product name Spur Gears/Pressure Angle 20Deg./Module 1.5
Part number GEAKB1.5-30-15-B-16N
* Orange colored cells in the table below indicate the part numbers used in this example.

Selection criteria

Selected to efficiently convert horizontal motion into multiple vertical motions.

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Available sizes

■Spur Gears - Pressure Angle 20Deg., Module 1.5

Material Surface Treatment Accessory
EN 1.1191 Equiv. - Set Screw
(EN 1.7220 Equiv. Black Oxide)
Black Oxide
Electroless Nickel Plating
EN 1.4301 Equiv. - Set Screw(EN 1.4301 Equiv. )

■Sizes and Dimensions

Type Module Number of teeth Shaft bore DIA.
(1 mm Increment)
Round Hole,
Round Hole + Tap
Keyway
Keyway + Tap
Round Hole,




Round Hole + Tap




Keyway




Keyway+Tap
1.5 12 6-12 8N
13 6-13
14 6-8
16 6-12 8N-12N
17
18 6-13
19 6-15
20 6-16
21
22 6-17
23 6-18 8N-13N
24 6-20 8N-15N
25
26 6-22 8N-17N
27 6-23 8N-18N
28
29 6-24 8N-19N
30
34 6-28 8N-24N
35
36
38 6-31 8N-28N
40 8-31 10N-28N
42
44
45
46
48 8-35 10N-31N
50
52
54 12-35 12N-31N
55
56
58
60 12-38 12N-35N
62
64
65
66
68
70 12-45 12N-42N
72
75
84
85
90
95
100
120 12-49 12N-45N
Gear specifications Shaft Bore Specs. 
Round Hole, Round Hole
+Tap
Keyway Keyway
+Tap
Diameter Shape
No Hub
With Hub

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Accuracy Info

■Accuracy of Spur Gear

Gear accuracy:  Previous JIS B 1702 4 Class (New JIS B 1702-1 - 8 class equivalent)
Shaft Bore Dia. Tolerance:  H7

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IDEA NOTE Multiple lifters are raised and lowered.

Use multiple rack and pinions in series to operate multiple lifters simultaneously.

IDEA NOTE Convert a horizontal force to a vertical force.

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Application Overview

Purpose

  • Purpose
    • To raise and lower multiple lifters using one air cylinder.
  • Operation
    • Use several rack and gear sets to move the lifters.

Points for use

  • Individual workpieces are raised and lowered at the same time.

Target workpiece

  • Shape: Connector
  • Size: W150 x D40 x H25mm
    Weight: 0.3 (3 x 0.1)Kg

Design Specifications

Operating Conditions or Design Requirements

  • Upstroke/Downstroke: 30mm
  • External dimensions: W174 x D745 x H229mm

Required Performance

  • Load: Workpiece + lifting plate + racks = 12.8N

Selection Criteria for Main Components

  • Select a cylinder with a tube inner diameter of Ø20mm to lift the load (12.8N)

Design Evaluation

Verification of main components

  • Validate cylinder thrust based on the applied load.
  • Cylinder selection.
    • Cylinder thrust.
      Conditions (values): Mass applied to a gear (W) = 1.3kg, gravitational acceleration (g) =9.8m/s², and friction coefficient of the rack and pinions (μ) = 1.
    • Load F₁ = μWg = 1 x 1.3 x 9.8 = 12.8N
    • Where the operating pressure is 0.5Mpa, cylinder thrust F₂ = 132N

Other Design Consideration

  • Three sets of rack and pinions can be assembled using common parts.
    When installing the gears, their positions should be adjusted to reduce backlash.

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Part List

No. Part Name Sample picture MISUMI Part Number
For Price and Days to ship click on Part No.
Quantity
1 Air Cylinders MSCFA20-30 1
2 Floating Joints FJCXS6-1.0 1
3 Oil Free Bushings MDZB15-15 6
4 Floating Joints FJMW4-0.7 2
5 Kupplungsstangen/Mit Gewinde TCMJS8-10-M6 2
6 Spur Gear GEAKB1.5-30-15-B-16N 6
7 Rotary Shaft PSFGKR16-112.0-KA5-A12-KB95-B12 3
8 Parallel Keys KESS5-12 6
9 Flanged Oil Free Bushings MDCA16 3
10 Metal Bushing SMZ15-30 6
11 Retaining Rings RTWN24 6
12 Sensors for Air Cylinders MD13L3 2
13 Cam Followers CMFLSF12-54 3
14 Metallhülsen NCLM16-20-15 2
15 Metallhülsen NCLM16-20-16 3
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