Hello,
I am attempting to calculate the length of piston on a linear actuator required to take a flat television stand and have a linear actuator push the plate up to a maximum of 90 degrees of tilt.
Basically the desk will be sitting flat at 0 degrees and when engaged the linear actuator will extend the rod which is attached to the base of the desk top. I want to calculate how long the rod needs to be in order for the range of motion to be completed.
The desk top will be 27" x 48" and the metal bracket which will be attached to the underside of the desk and which the actuator arm will be applying the tilting to is 400mm x 400mm.
I expect the length of shaft required will be dictated by how far away from the pivot point we mount the stationary / motor end of the actuator but I was wondering id there is a calculation I might apply to avoid buying the completely wrong actuator length as the limits are preset and once delivered non returnable.
Thank you for taking the time!
I am attempting to calculate the length of piston on a linear actuator required to take a flat television stand and have a linear actuator push the plate up to a maximum of 90 degrees of tilt.
Basically the desk will be sitting flat at 0 degrees and when engaged the linear actuator will extend the rod which is attached to the base of the desk top. I want to calculate how long the rod needs to be in order for the range of motion to be completed.
The desk top will be 27" x 48" and the metal bracket which will be attached to the underside of the desk and which the actuator arm will be applying the tilting to is 400mm x 400mm.
I expect the length of shaft required will be dictated by how far away from the pivot point we mount the stationary / motor end of the actuator but I was wondering id there is a calculation I might apply to avoid buying the completely wrong actuator length as the limits are preset and once delivered non returnable.
Thank you for taking the time!
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