Surface-energy ratchet mechanism (IMAGE)

Doshisha University

Surface-energy ratchet mechanism

Caption

The proposed ratchet mechanism utilizes the asymmetry in surface wettability between the smooth and rough faces of the teeth of a geometrically symmetric gear to achieve ratcheting motion.

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Miku Hatatani from Doshisha University

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