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rainstorming
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rainstorming
Bifurcated tracks are one of the core designs
in a mechanical coin slot machine. The
bifurcated track can differentiate genuine coins
from fake ones. Mechanical coin-slot devices are
a key component of vending machines. The first stage of a
vending machine is to determine which coins were inserted via a
currency-weighing scale, which consists of a special weight beam and
load. When a coin is inserted, it slides along a groove before making impact
with the weight scale. It is a bifurcated track, which allows coins that meet
the suitable diameter and weight to go through. The currency weighing scale
presses down, creating enough space to initiate the separation of the tracks.
The qualified coins then move on to the next stage, where they activate other
parts of the vending machine. As for non-qualified coins, they can’t make the
weighing scale function; therefore, they return to the repayment port through
another track.
When there is traffic, what methods can we use to
lessen the amount of cars?
Daily
Application
Daily
Application
When a train runs from one track to another, it needs a controllable railroad
switch. The switch consists of a pair of linked tapering rails, known as points.
The railroad switch can guide the moving train to another track safely.
A railroad switch consists of two beveled,
adjustable tracks, to reduce its rigidity. It is
easily operated by using a rod which can
control the direction of the tracks. This way,
a train’s rims can be guided toward the
scheduled tracks.
Kids, aside from railroads, do you know
any other places this principle can
be applied?
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Bifurcated
Track
Scientific
Application
Lever and Slope