GENERATOR

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Model Generator Assembling Instructions

< Adhesive is not required. >

Fabricating materials a Check that all the necessary materials are available.
Tools to prepare Nipper, screw driver, hammer, scale, knife and others It is preferable to prepare soldering gun, solder and file for plastic model.
Chassis parts Armature parts 15 pieces

Precautions before assembly Q Read this Assembly Instructions thoroughly. Q Cut out parts cleanly with a knife or nipper. Q Remove burr or extra portions with a knife or nipper.
Wiring parts

Approx. 2 m Approx. 20 m

Gear parts

Commutator parts
65 teeth 60 teeth 10 teeth

(2 pieces in total including one spare)

Field parts

Brush parts Other parts

Including 2 spares (4 pieces in total)

a Part W is lubricant called liquid paraffin for smooth rotation. Apply it to the portions marked with Do not apply oil other than it.

in drawings.

Story of generator
In 1831, Michael Faraday, an English chemist and physicist, discovered following phenomenon. When inserting an magnet into the coil (solenoid coil) that is wound with conductive wire and connected to an electric galvanometer, the indicator of the galvanometer swings to show an momentary current flow through the coil. When the magnet is pulled out quickly, an momentary current flows in reverse direction. This phenomenon is called electromagnetic induction.
Electric galvanometer Magnet

Solenoid coil

In 1832, the first generator based on Faraday's principle was built by Hippolyte Pixii, a French instrument maker. When the north and south poles of a permanent magnet are fixed as field and a coil spins Rotary shaft in the magnetic field, induced Coil current flows passes through the coil. Generated electricity (electromotive force) can be obtained by using commutator and brush. A f t e r t h a t , m a ny p e o p l e Field including Siemens in Germany Commutator and brush have made modifications of generator. Generated electricity (electromotive force) Power generation methods are classified based on the power that rotates the rotary shaft connected with the coil. Any and every power generation uses the same principle.
Q Using human power....................................... Manual power generation Force of wind................ Wind force power generation Q Using forces............. Force of water............... Hydraulic power of nature generation Force of sea waves. ..... Wave-power generation Coal and oil................... Thermal power generation Q Using power............. Geothermal heat........... Geothermal power of steam generation Heat from nuclear......... Nuclear power reaction generation

Through his experiment, it was found that same electromagnetic induction occurs when the coil is moved while the magnet is fixed and when a live coil is used as substitute for the magnet.

Assembly
Make the shaft protrude by about 3 cm.

Good winding

Bad winding

Q Set out armature plates 5 with groove and direction of front and rear faces aligned, and then pass shaft 9 through them. Q Sandwich them in between parts 6 and 7.

Q Cut out three 6-m wires from enamel wire 8. Be careful not to twist them together. Q Wind cut-out wires 8 carefully around portion A, B and C respectively. (Possible to make about 100 turns. Be careful not to allow the winding to protrude out of the circumference of part 5. Q Remove enamel coating on both end portions of enamel wire completely with sandpaper T. Q Twist winding ends of A and B together. Twist winding ends of B and C, and C and A in the same way.

Q Insert commutator bars B into the hole of part :, and then fold back them outward. Q Set part A in : without damaging B.

About 8 mm

Q Match the protrusion of part : with the groove of 6. Q Push the end of shaft 9 forcibly so that it protrudes about 8 mm from part 7.

Q Wind the twisted enamel wires around commutator bar B. Q Tilt the connection portion of B toward the coil.

Q When inserting shaft 9 into pinion gear N, place part R on part 9 and hit it lightly to fix the shaft firmly.

Q Set in fields C on both sides.

Q Set brush plate D in portion A as shown in the drawing.

Q Remove vinyl coating of power cord H about 3 cm from the top and wind it around part F. Q Set in brush F as shown in the drawing and insert parts E to fix it.

Q Set in bearing 3 and fix it.

Q Place large gear L on R, drive shaft O until it stops.

Q Pass part J over handle K, and insert I to fix it.

Q Sandwich cover 1 between handle K and large gear L and fasten them with screws Q. (Match holes in the gear and handle.)

Q Place gear M on part 4 and insert shaft P to fix as shown in the drawing. Q Set part 4 in 2, and cover it with part 1.

Wind wire around it.

Pull out. Pinch a pencil.

Cover Q Fix part 1 to 2 with screws U. Q Fit alligator clip E to the top of the power cord.

Q Check that the handle turns smoothly by turning it slowly. If the handle is heavy, check for incorrect assembly and wiring from the start without turning it forcibly. (Refer to page 7.) Q After confirming that the handle turns smoothly, check that bare light bulb S lights up.

Examples of generator utility

Lets drive a model car.
Q Remove the battery from the model car, connect the power cord of the generator, and turn the handle of the generator while keeping the switch turned on. Q You can move the car forward or reverse where you want it to go and can change the speed as well. Q Remove the battery, connect the power cord to the jack, and turn the handle with a constant force.

Try to play a cassette or listen to the radio.

Jack Jack

Turning the handle of the generator produces electricity of about 5 volts and 1 A.

Lets drive a model electric locomotive of N-gauge (9 mm).

Q Set the rail track, connect generator power cord to the power supply tag, and turn the handle. a CAUTION 2

a CAUTION 1

Do not make an abrupt stop of handle turning nor reversing.

Do not turn the handle of the generator with the alligator clips G contacted each other. To do so may cause the tooth of the gear to get chipped

Q You can move the locomotive forward or reverse where you want it to go and can change the speed as well.

Check for following points when the generator does not produce electricity or the handle is heavy. After completing the assembly, turn the handle gently for checking. A Handle turns smoothly but bare light bulb S does not light up. 1. Check that the enamel coating of the connection wire is removed completely. 2. Check that the connection between the armature coil and commutator bar B is correct. 3. Check that commutator bar B contacts with brush F properly. 4. Check for incorrect wiring in other B Handle does not turn smoothly. 1. Check that lubricant W is applied to required portions. 2. Check that every gear engages correctly. C Handle turns heavily and bare light bulb S does not light up. 1. Check that 3 enamel wires of the armature are wound in a same direction. 2. Check that the winding is connected correctly at both ends. 3. Check for direct contact between the enamel wire and the armature plate. a Correct use of the generator 1. When turning the handle, start to turn it slowly and increase turning speed gradually. 2. When reversing the handle, do not reverse it abruptly. Be sure to stop turning once and reverse it. a If tooth of gear gets chipped Q Use a spare gear L to reassemble the generator.