CanSat Rover 2526: Difference between revisions
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== 2. Boat / Snowmobile == | == 2. Boat / Snowmobile == | ||
=== Waterproofing the axle === | === Waterproofing the axle (driveshaft) === | ||
Underwater sealing. A rotary shaft seal. Sealed bearing. Stuffing tube. Water channeling. | Underwater sealing. A rotary shaft seal. Sealed bearing. Stuffing tube. Water channeling. | ||
Revision as of 10:10, 11 July 2025
Introduction
Mechanics
Folding
1. Rover
Designs
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2
2. Boat / Snowmobile
Waterproofing the axle (driveshaft)
Underwater sealing. A rotary shaft seal. Sealed bearing. Stuffing tube. Water channeling.
The axle passes through an arrangement called a "gland".
- a wide tube filled with discs of material and grease
- a standard lip seal
- magnetic coupling
https://www.mechanicalseals.net/
https://ntrs.nasa.gov/api/citations/19670006352/downloads/19670006352.pdf
