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3D Reconstruction of the Inner Mechanics of the Second "Iron Hand" of Franconian Imperial Knight Götz von Berlichingen

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22 November 2024

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22 November 2024

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Background/Objectives: The subject of this work is the reconstruction of the inner mechanics of Götz von Berlichingen's second "Iron Hand". The complex inner mechanics were unknown until Christian von Mechel published a detailed description in 1815. In this artificial hand, each finger can be engaged individually in its three joints and the thumb in one joint. Methods: Based on this description, the individual components were reconstructed at an enlarged scale of 2:1 using CAD software and a 3D printer for the mechanisms. In addition, an FEM analysis was carried out for the components exposed to the greatest stress in order to identify critical areas. Results: By making some adjustments to the mechanics, it was possible to reproduce the mechanisms on a scale of 2:1 on the basis of the index finger. However, if the model was scaled back to 1:1, the internal plastic components were too fragile. This problem was caused by the properties of the 3D printing materials and could be solved by manufacturing the springs from steel. Conclusions: This work aims to make a valuable contribution to the preservation and understanding of the historical artificial second "Iron Hand" of Götz von Berlichingen. It once again demonstrates the very precise and detailed craftsmanship of goldsmiths of that time.
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Subject: Biology and Life Sciences  -   Life Sciences
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