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Variable speed controllerThis report details a new design for a variable speed controller which can be used to operate lunar machinery without the astronaut using his or her upper body. In order to demonstrate the design, a treadle for an industrial sewing machine was redesigned to be used by a standing operator. Since the invention of an electrically powered sewing machine, the operator has been seated. Today, companies are switching from sit down to stand up operation involving modular stations. The old treadle worked well with a sitting operator, but problems have been found when trying to use the same treadle with a standing operator. Emphasis is placed on the ease of use by the operator along with the ergonomics involved. Included with the design analysis are suggestions for possible uses for the speed controller in other applications.
Document ID
19940021185
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Estes, Christa
(Georgia Inst. of Tech. Atlanta, GA, United States)
Spiggle, Charles
(Georgia Inst. of Tech. Atlanta, GA, United States)
Swift, Shannon
(Georgia Inst. of Tech. Atlanta, GA, United States)
Vangeffen, Stephen
(Georgia Inst. of Tech. Atlanta, GA, United States)
Younger, Frank
(Georgia Inst. of Tech. Atlanta, GA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: USRA, Proceedings of the 8th Annual Summer Conference: NASA(USRA Advanced Design Program
Subject Category
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Accession Number
94N25678
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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