Lee wrote:
On 26/04/2014 11:00, wrote:
I want a joint that can be flexed in two directions at right angles to
each other. In principle I could do this using two hinges with one
plate of one hinge fixed at right angles to one plate of the other.

Is there a 'ready made' piece of hardware that can do this? If so,
what is it called?

I don't want a ball joint because movement in all directions isn't
necessary and a ball joint generally won't allow 90 degrees (or more)
of flexion like a hinge.

The device I want would allow me to fix a bar to a surface and swing
it 180 degrees in two planes (at 90 degrees to each other).


This sort of thing?
http://www.amazon.com/Sugatsune-HG-T.../dp/B00GKZDAMO

That's just about *exactly* what I'm after, however the price is a bit
OTT. I need 16 (or maybe 24) of them which would add up to something
like £800. However maybe 'dual axis hinge' is something to search for.

Thank you.

If anyone can come up with a cheaper version of the above I'd be very
grateful.

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Chris Green
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