[modeleng] Re: Curved spokes-- Flywheels and disc brakes

this is only a guess John, but I should think that, again, the spokes would
want to come under compression when the brakes are applied - the open face
of the curve would need to run ahead ( > thus

> Alan and all Hi,
> While on the subject of curved spokes, I have wondered which way and why
modern brake discs on cycles and motor bikes have their disc cut with spokes
and which way they should be mounted round?
>
> Does and one know?
>
>
> > Message Received: May 19 2006, 02:03 AM
> > From: "alan stepney" <alan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> > To: modeleng@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Cc:
> > Subject: [modeleng] Curved spokes
> >
> > Some of the early engines had curved spokes om the flywheel, cast that
way
> > to prevent contraction cracking of the casting.
> >
> > On engines that didnt have reverse, was there any convention for which
way
> > the flywheel ran relative to the spoke curves?
> > Was the C of the curve open to the direction of rotation or visa versa,
or
> > did each maker choose their own way?
> >
> > Alan
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