The SwingGenny revisited

[Norm]

Hi everyone....can't find the original pics of my swing glider like this

but I started work on a new improved compact version of the ratchet
mechanism, using the ratchet action of an old 5 speed deraileur.
I respoked it to a small 12 inch bike wheel then a brake rotor gets attached
to it for the flywheel.
Belt drive to treadmill generator since the treadmill motor has a nice pulley
that a clothes dryer belt fits....then just the right size pulley on th flywheel.
Will send pics as I progress.
No ....my swing glider don't look as good as the above picture....needs a coat
of paint as to be expected....hmmm how long ago was that?
BTW the sun has been really hot.....swinging is a good way to keep cool.
(Human powered oscillating fan....)
Norm.

[klsmurf]

Norm, You've always got something brewing don't you! (coffee pun intended). BTW, The sun is Always hot! Keep us posted.

[Norm]

I'll be working on the frame for the ratchet device today in spite of the heat...
really need an awning over the swing.....
The swing generator would really be a nice thing for 3rd world countries.
Some more pics later on today.
Norm.

[Norm]

I lied....got too hot...for me!  93-96 degrees ....if I can even pedal 25 watt/hrs instead of my usual 50
will be all I can handle....
Not going to be too much outdoor work for me for awhile.
today about 5 watt/hrs at a time ....or less long breaks took 1 cool shower so far...
Good news we haven't been using too much hot water lately!
Next week is still going to be more nearly 90 degree weather.....
Norm.

[Tritium]

Norm that is the temp here about midnight or later  these days (if we are lucky).

Thurmond

[Norm]

Almost 1 in the afternoon ....only 84 degrees today....much better !
Norm.