6 wheel swerves

[Ether]

Originally Posted by Brandon Holley

The torque wrench utilized a ~5" extension so that the physical handle of it hung off the edge of the table. We then had an aluminum block that had a pocket cut out of the top to accept the extension on the torque wrench. A top piece would then screw into the block to captivate the torque wrench extension. The entire torque wrench assembly would then be self-standing even when disconnected from the wheel testing rig. Due to various size wheels, we used this block in combination with a series of spacers to keep the extension on the torque wrench fully supported for all wheel sizes.

I can't quite picture what you're describing. If the torque wrench handle is captured in a (stationary?) aluminum block, how do you push on it to exert a torque?

Do you have a picture of the fixture?

[Brandon Holley]

Originally Posted by Ether

I can't quite picture what you're describing. If the torque wrench handle is captured in a (stationary?) aluminum block, how do you push on it to exert a torque?

Do you have a picture of the fixture?

I don't have a picture offhand, but can get one at our next meeting.

The block is supporting the extension of the torque wrench, not the handle itself. The handle remains free to rotate as it would normally.

The aluminum block is not acting as a clamp, more of a bushing. A loose enough fit that the wrench can spin, but snug enough to provide support to the extension. The block ensures the torque wrench is in the same position every time, and also ensures that the torque load is being exerted as axially as possible to the wheel.


PS: Maybe we should consider resurrecting/starting another thread as we've pretty much hijacked this one.

[Ether]

I got it now. Thanks.