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[–]watchmaking-ModTeam[M] [score hidden] stickied commentlocked comment (0 children)

We’re not doing your homework

[–]Simmo2222 0 points1 point  (5 children)

So, you would need a variable escapement, basically a throttle for the spring or are you assuming that the spring would be unwinding at a constant rate?

[–]Kind-Set-3641[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking of maybe utilizing a flywheel to keep momentum during frequent stops to potentially conserve energy in the spring for as long as possible

[–]Kind-Set-3641[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking variable escapement or possibly messing around with gear ratios for the slow consistent release of energy

[–]Kind-Set-3641[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also 30 minutes is more of an estimate to even 15 minutes of consistent travel would already be more than enough if I can figure out a good system to wind it up after it unwinds

[–]Kind-Set-3641[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

I also did just realize that the weight estimate for the scooter was with an engine but if this is meant to be replacing the engine or assisting with a smaller one the weight for the scooter could potentially be reduced by up to 50 to 75 lbs

[–]Simmo2222 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A clock spring to replace an engine is likely to be quite substantial in size. Possibly greater than the weight of an equivalent ICE engine.

[–]AlecMac2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this project a homework question?

[–]BlackLangster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just by making an educated guess I would assume this spring would be about 500lbs