Mechanical Filters
The ability to transfer multiple independent signals over a single line has long been in use in the field of electronics and communication. Mechanical actuation is much simpler, with a single actuation input for every output. In this paper, we attempt to replicate the methods of electric signal transfer by using mechanical elements analogous to electrical components used in signal processing. We attempt to transfer several independent mechanical signals using a single actuator, and examine the inherent limitations in the transition from electronics to mechanical systems. A prototype was constructed that transfers one of three resonance frequencies, while suppressing others.