Air ram
Encyclopedia
The air ram is a pneumatic
device that catapults a stunt
performer through the air. To simulate the effects of an explosion the performer steps on a large "pedal" and using hydraulics
and compressed air
the "pedal" is released sending the performer hurtling through the air. The distance and height the performer attains is dependent upon the air pressure set.
There are many different design types but all air rams have a few design elements in common - they use hydraulics, compressed air and a surface area that the performer steps on—that is raised using the compressed air and hydraulics—to catapult the person forward.
Pneumatics
Pneumatics is a branch of technology, which deals with the study and application of use of pressurized gas to effect mechanical motion.Pneumatic systems are extensively used in industry, where factories are commonly plumbed with compressed air or compressed inert gases...
device that catapults a stunt
Stunt
A stunt is an unusual and difficult physical feat, or any act requiring a special skill, performed for artistic purposes in TV, theatre, or cinema...
performer through the air. To simulate the effects of an explosion the performer steps on a large "pedal" and using hydraulics
Hydraulics
Hydraulics is a topic in applied science and engineering dealing with the mechanical properties of liquids. Fluid mechanics provides the theoretical foundation for hydraulics, which focuses on the engineering uses of fluid properties. In fluid power, hydraulics is used for the generation, control,...
and compressed air
Pneumatics
Pneumatics is a branch of technology, which deals with the study and application of use of pressurized gas to effect mechanical motion.Pneumatic systems are extensively used in industry, where factories are commonly plumbed with compressed air or compressed inert gases...
the "pedal" is released sending the performer hurtling through the air. The distance and height the performer attains is dependent upon the air pressure set.
There are many different design types but all air rams have a few design elements in common - they use hydraulics, compressed air and a surface area that the performer steps on—that is raised using the compressed air and hydraulics—to catapult the person forward.