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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Stressor wrote:
Bettered, you are another one who needs to buy a clue. :B
There are opinions, and there are facts.
The design of the Hensley Arrow uses double taper roller bearings to secure the links to the upper and lower elements (the front and back links of this 4 bar linkage.) The method of operation and application of roller bearings has been around longer than you yourself Milt. It's a proven design for securing members that rotate. There is certainly no wild theorem as to how they might work, the technology exists and has been a part of accepted design practice for well over 50 years.
You are free to argue your opinions and theories in the confines of your classroom, where you are the arbitrar of the grades your students receive. But in the real world, your opinions and theories can be readily tested by thoughtful people with far more experience than I.
You may pronounce a grade for me on this exam, but it really is of supreme indifference to the world or how it really works.
Cling to your opinions as you will, but facts are always stronger than opinions.
Was it the students who coined your forum name? Just curious.
