Abstract
A common spinning toy, called “buzzer”, consists of a perforated disk and flexible threads. Despite of its simple construction, a buzzer can effectively transfer translational motions into high-speed rotations. In the present work, we find that the disk can be spun by hand at an extremely high rotational speed, e.g., 200,000 rpm, which is much faster than the previously reported speed of any manually operated device. We explore, both experimentally and theoretically, the detailed mechanics and potential applications of such a thread–disk system. The theoretical prediction, validated by experimental measurements, can help design and optimize the system for, e.g., easier operation and faster rotation. Furthermore, we investigate the synchronized motion of multiple disks spinning on a string. Distinctly different twist waves can be realized by the multi-disk system, which could be exploited in the control of mechanical waves. Finally, we develop two types of manually-powered electric generators based on the thread–disk system. The high-speed rotation of the rotors enables a pulsed high current, which holds great promise for potential applications in, for instance, generating electricity and harvesting energy from ocean waves and other rhythmic translational motions.
Highlights
A common spinning toy, called “buzzer”, consists of a perforated disk and flexible threads
Motivated by the promising applications of the system, here we propose a theoretical model to correlate its mechanical responses with the material properties, structural geometries, and loading conditions
Different twist waves can be realized by the multi-disk system, which may hold potential applications in designing advanced materials and novel devices
Summary
A common spinning toy, called “buzzer”, consists of a perforated disk and flexible threads. We find that the disk can be spun by hand at an extremely high rotational speed, e.g., 200,000 rpm, which is much faster than the previously reported speed of any manually operated device. We explore, both experimentally and theoretically, the detailed mechanics and potential applications of such a thread–disk system. Rapid development of experimental techniques such as 3D printing and laser engraving enable the easy design and fabrication of the rotators Resorting to these advancements, many apparatuses such as chemical reactors[6] and high-speed confocal microscopy systems[7,8,9] have been developed recently based on spinning disks. The distance between the center of the disk and the holes is rh
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