Philips Variable Building System (VBS)
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- I couldn't find anything on CZcams about the Philips Variable Building System, so I decided to make this video about the afore mentioned system.
In 1970 Philips started with the development of a modular system on behalf of the production mechanisation. In the early 70's the system was called Building System and by 1978 the system had grown into it's full potential and was renamed into Philips Variable Building System or Philips VBS.
Characteristics of the VBS:
- the range is intentionally limited to a few (internationally) preferred diameters: 6 - 10 - 15 - 25 - 40 and 60mm round bars
- no fixed pitch, all components are infinitely adjustable
- all clamp elements are seperable
- designs can be made rigid and FREE from backlash
- suitable for both static and dynamic applications
- can be used in conjunction with all other equipment building systems, standard products and existing structures
- re-usable
- can be put together rapidly and it is easy to make changes or modifications any later date.
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In the US at least most of these building systems have been replaced by the use of 80/20 extruded aluminum and Creform systems. They work for simple fixtures and the like, but they don't have the nice mechanisms like the Philips system you've shown here. Thanks for sharing!
The systems you mention will work as well. I saw various impressive 80/20 constructions . The only disadvantage with the 80/20 system is, that once you have made a setup and you want to add a clamp between 2 other clamps, you need to loosen one of these 2 clamps first, otherwise you cannot insert the sleeve. For a prototyping environment this could be an anoying issue.
@@Meccanokinematics with the wide availability of 3D printers and CNC machines, creating a bracket to insert with separable clamp elements wouldn't be too hard, and then theres the drop in t-nuts which address this limitation. I love the VBC implementation for it's time!
@@nerddub Agreed, although not everybody has a CNC at home. Initially I created a 3D printed inbetween clamp, but later I realized, that using an original clamp would work as well by adding a small 3D printed insert to fill the 2.5mm gap between a 15 and 10mm diameter.
@@Meccanokinematics Absolutely that's where I find 3D printing to be most useful, as a medium between off the shelf hardware and my design constaints.
Well Ive never seen that before, you are very lucky to get that, its rather like professional Meccano
Initially it was only used by Philips themselves, but soon became available for other industries and for universities. It has been quite popular in the 70's and 80's. As far as I know the system was only for sale for other companies and not sold to privates.
@@Meccanokinematics Such a shame Meccano didnt go down this direction, imagine the things that could be built with meccano with these options and accuracy.
Also kinda like scaffolding, just a tad smaller
It's a very interesting system. Thanks for the video. I've been looking for it but seems to be difficult to find.
Unfortunately you cannot buy it anymore. I myself have only parts for the 6-10-15mm diameter range.
@@Meccanokinematics Yes, I know it's not any more being made. I have been looking for it in the used market but not much luck so far.
Oh Wilbert, fantastisch dit !
Ik heb nog steeds voldoende over om een translatie tafel te maken, dus als je interesse hebt, kom vooral langs.
Looks like the Swedish FAC-system
Indeed. Part of the demo model has been built with FAC system. I love the FAC system. Just have a look at my website www.meccanokinematics.net