Hensley Arrow: How does it REALLY work?
There have been several discussions on this hitch that have become somewhat 'controversial'. I am NOT trying to stir this controversy/bashing back up. Instead, I'd like to see a good, intelligent di...
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To quote Tim...
Exactly! The force must be applied in a direction that complies with the tightly restricted elliptical-like path of the linkage in order to get it to move. Any other direction and/or combination will be met with incredible resistance, making many conclude that it is "locked" or rigid. It's not, but good luck ever getting a trailer to apply force and direction needed to pivot the hitch
Tim,
I believe that this was similar to what I spoke about a few posts back, likening the Hensley's "eliptical" (your word, and you explained it better than I) to a motorcycle swingarm suspension. Remember, the swingarm follows the same direction as the obstacle in the road.
Without following the same direction, it must overcome incredible force. The swingarm still can pivot, however, much more force is required. This would be followed if you were going on a motorcycle very fast in reverse and hit a bump. The arcs are in opposite directions, and would tend to resist movement.
So, I would venture that this resistance in movement would render the connection "virtually solid." Even though movement might be possible, the amount of force required to overcome this would probably be enough to destroy the TT.
Exactly! The force must be applied in a direction that complies with the tightly restricted elliptical-like path of the linkage in order to get it to move. Any other direction and/or combination will be met with incredible resistance, making many conclude that it is "locked" or rigid. It's not, but good luck ever getting a trailer to apply force and direction needed to pivot the hitch
Tim,
I believe that this was similar to what I spoke about a few posts back, likening the Hensley's "eliptical" (your word, and you explained it better than I) to a motorcycle swingarm suspension. Remember, the swingarm follows the same direction as the obstacle in the road.
Without following the same direction, it must overcome incredible force. The swingarm still can pivot, however, much more force is required. This would be followed if you were going on a motorcycle very fast in reverse and hit a bump. The arcs are in opposite directions, and would tend to resist movement.
So, I would venture that this resistance in movement would render the connection "virtually solid." Even though movement might be possible, the amount of force required to overcome this would probably be enough to destroy the TT.
