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Handwheel butterfly climbing exhibit
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Mechanisms & engineering
Mechanical Ripples Exhibit
Hand-driven gears lift concentric rings in sequence to form a moving ripple pattern.
THE PRODUCT IN MOTION
See it work.
Turn the handwheel. Follow the rising and falling rings.
Video & text guideTHE ACTIVITY & MECHANISM
Turn gears to create a ripple-like sequence
Cams convert rotary motion into the repeated up-and-down movement of followers. Different cam profiles and strokes coordinate the movements of concentric rings, producing a visual model of ripples spreading across water. The visible effect is generated mechanically.
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Try the interaction
Turn the handwheel.
- 02
Observe the response
Follow the rising and falling rings.
- 03
Compare & explore
Compare the ring motion with ripples on water.
REFERENCE & PROJECT SCOPE
Reference specifications.
Use the reference dimensions and operating information to plan the exhibit. The agreed project drawings define the supplied configuration, installation interfaces and service access.
- L × W × H
- 980 × 780 × 1,200 mm
- Exhibit theme
- Mechanisms & engineering
- Visitor activity
- Turn the handwheel.
- Power & supply
- The documented reference is manually operated and needs no external electrical supply.
- Reference construction
- Reference design materials include steel, acrylic. Agree the final material schedule and finish for the supplied version.
- Configuration options
- Appearance, interpretation language, controls and installation arrangement by project agreement
- Daily operating schedule
- 8 hours per day
- Scheduled maintenance
- Every 30 days
- Factory dispatch lead time
- 30–90 calendar days after design approval and receipt of the deposit. Transit time is additional.
- Minimum custom order
- One exhibit
Length × width × height in mm, including the cabinet. Final project drawing governs.
Reference configuration notes
- Media reference
- 3D renderings and physical project reference footage
Customisation, installation & support
- 01Audience & interpretation
- Agree the intended visitor age range, learning question and language for Mechanical Ripples.
- 02Layout & installation
- Confirm the supplied configuration, overall dimensions, moving clearances, service access and any anchoring for the site.
- 03Controls & interfaces
- Confirm the operating controls, power supply, supervision and required interfaces for the selected version.
- 04Maintenance & handover
- Agree operating instructions, cleaning, routine inspections and replaceable components before handover.
BEFORE AN ENQUIRY
Questions & support.
24 months of complimentary spare-parts support, remote technical guidance and long-term after-sales support. Exhibit Engineers pays the shipping cost of complimentary spare parts during the 24-month support period.
Explore the supportDelivery, installation & after-sales terms
- Payment
- A 50% deposit is payable after the contract is signed. The remaining balance is paid after acceptance and before dispatch, so full payment is received before dispatch. Payment methods are agreed in the contract.
- Packaging & transport
- Metal shipping cases or multilayer wood-panel shipping cases. Transport arrangements and costs are agreed to suit the project.
- Materials & painted finish
- Common material options include Q235 steel, stainless steel, aluminium alloy, PVC, acrylic, engineering plastics. The combination is selected for each configuration. Marine anti-corrosion paint with a piano-gloss automotive paint finish. Applied to painted parts.
- Typical power · powered versions
- Standard products: 100–500 W; oversized installations: 1,000–5,000 W. Typical ranges for powered versions. Confirm the selected model and final connected load.
- Product maintenance
- Use the approved non-abrasive cleaning method for transparent surfaces and check their fixings. Include optical alignment and enclosure checks in the handover instructions. Include drive, moving-part clearances, guards and accessible fasteners in the inspection checklist.
- Installation & training
- Complimentary training is available on site or remotely, according to project needs. If installation or on-site after-sales service is not included in the product price, the customer pays the actual travel expenses incurred, unless the contract provides otherwise.
- Factory acceptance & handover
- Mid-production and pre-dispatch checks are provided. Factory acceptance can take place in person at the factory or through acceptance videos. Installation and operating videos, written installation and operating instructions, drawings and a spare-parts list are provided.
- Complimentary parts
- 24 months of complimentary spare-parts support, starting when the exhibit is handed over for use. Covers faults not caused by the user. User-caused or deliberate damage is excluded. Exhibit Engineers pays the shipping cost of complimentary spare parts during the 24-month support period.
- Warranty & repair labour
- The whole-exhibit warranty period and repair labour scope and charges are agreed in the contract.
Can we discuss a prototype or sample for a custom version?
Yes. Prototype testing and sample fabrication are available for custom projects. Discuss which functions or features you need to review for your version. The scope, cost and schedule are agreed for the project.
How prototype testing & samples workWhat can be adapted for our project?
Discuss the appearance, interpretation, controls and installed configuration of Mechanical Ripples for your audience and space.
What do the images and videos show?
The gallery labels photographs, video frames, renderings and the dimension drawing. Physical footage is identified separately.
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FROM CONCEPT TO TURNKEY DELIVERY
Start with a reference. Shape your version.
Share the exhibit name, intended users and a plan or description of your setting. We can work through the experience and practical scope.