self locking gearbox

Reliable, self-locking drive for ventilation and display installations
Ventilation and screening are two of the most important simple strategies that growers make use of every day to maintain the perfect climate and achieve maximum crop yields. It really is critically important for growers in order to open up, close and adjust air vents and climate screens at any moment and with a higher degree of precision. Growers rely on these systems to are they should, and depend on the drive systems that control their screens and air vents.
In order to guarantee the dependability of ventilation and display installations, Ever-Power introduced the EP electric motor gearbox – a compact and highly reliable self-locking drive that is developed particularly for use in horticulture. The Ever-Power EP is currently the standard when it comes to drive technology for cup greenhouses, and includes a well-earned reputation for reliability, long program life and versatility.
Because your drive units have to work every period you need them
The EP electric motor gearboxes have been created specifically to allow you to regulate the climate inside your greenhouse with a higher amount of precision. The EP’s smart and reliable design means that it guarantees continuous control of ventilation and screen positions, regardless of the circumstances, load or greenhouse design.
Versatile
There is an array of EP motors including many different versions with various speeds, torques, voltages and drive shafts. This means that different projects, applications and systems could be installed with the same universal drive.
Reliable
The EP is developed, produced and tested completely in-home. This means we are able to guarantee the standard of all our gearbox motors, which have a hard-earned popularity for reliability and long service life.
Easy to install
RW motors are easy to install and use. Greenhouses builders and installers like to work with our systems because they’re so simple to install and because of the effectiveness of our drive devices and control units.
Precision growing
Ridder RW motors enable you to control the position of the vents and screen installations extremely precisely. Thus giving you high-precision control over crop production, crop quality and energy usage in your greenhouse, enabling you to maximize the viability of your procedure.
Ever-Power provide a comprehensive selection of gearboxes to check their products.
Our essential oil bath worm and wormwheel gearboxes can be found in a variety of sizes from Simply no.1 to No.8 (100kg to 35 tonnes).
Gearbox options include:
Anti-tilt handwheel shaft assembly
Patented friction brake
Motorised (electric)
Motorised (pneumatic)
Naturally, spares are available from stock, delivered simply by possibly post, carrier, sea or airfreight.
We offer full restoration and refurbishment services such as reload testing.
1. A self-locking non-backdrivable gear program, comprising: a. a principal motor input adapted for rotation of a self-lubricating gearbox about the axis of a drive shaft; b. stated gearbox comprises: i. an input ring gear mounted around stated self locking gearbox driveshaft and situated in meshing engagement with said primary motor insight; ii. a band plate and seal configuration mounted to said ring gear for sealing elements within said ring equipment to allow the inner self-lubrication of said gearbox through a level of lubricant; iii. a planet locking gear rotatably mounted within stated ring equipment, whereby said planet equipment rotates with said band equipment and also rotates about its installation axis; iv. an output spur equipment rotatably mounted within said ring gear in a radially inward, concentric regards to said ring equipment and further includes an output shaft adapted for mounting to said drive shaft, stated output spur gear has N +/−X quantity of gear teeth in meshing engagement with said planet gear; v. a set spur equipment fixedly mounted around said output shaft and positioned adjacent to said output spur gear, said fixed spur equipment has N quantity of gear teeth in meshing engagement with said planet gear; and vi. wherein said fixed and output spur gears have considerably similar diameters to permit said fixed and output spur gear tooth to considerably align while engaging with stated planet gear, vii. wherein said fixed and output spur gear teeth comprise a noise-dampening pressure position configuration which angularly compliment stated planet gear the teeth, viii. whereby rotation of said primary motor input causes rotation of said ring gear which in turn causes rotation of said planet gear which causes rotation of said output spur gear which causes rotation of said drive shaft, and whereby in the lack of rotation of stated ring gear a rotational push put on said output spur gear forces the considerably aligned said fixed and result gear teeth to lock said world locking gear in place.
2. The gear system of claim 1 further comprising a second planet locking equipment rotatably mounted within said ring equipment in 180° off-set relation with regards to the first world locking equipment, about the entire 360° circumference of the ring gear, whereby said 1st and second world gears rotate with stated ring gear and in addition rotate about their own respective mounting axes while engaging stated fixed and result spur gear teeth, and whereby in the absence of rotation of the band gear a rotational drive put on said output spur gear will pressure said fixed and output spur gear teeth to lock said 1st and second planet gears in place.
With reference to the application of the inventive gear system discussed herein, the system offers a simple and low-cost self-lubricating gearbox that can be driven in a forward and reverse direction through an input motor shaft, but cannot be back-driven through its output gearing. By virtue of its configuration as a ring gear, the invention could be effectively integrated into any rotating machinery which utilizes a winch/drum. As this kind of, these inventive equipment systems have particular software in the field of overhead lifting machinery, although the invention isn’t so limited. For example, winch machinery that utilizes a cable winding onto a cylindrical or pile-up drum must be able to wind in both a clockwise and counterclockwise direction, however, not drop the load. These inventive gear systems may also be applied to move scenery, create results, and manipulate overhead light and machinery during theatrical performances.
In the case of machinery that uses chain or screw jack components, a non-back driving, self-locking gearbox would offer benefits more advanced than existing configurations produced up of friction brakes and worm drive gearboxes. The built-in benefits of a planetary type gear train further enable a compact assembly. The system’s hollow through the center output spur shaft can complete wiring through to a rotating connection, and also the basic insertion of downstream devices shafts. This might be especially useful for cable drums winding electrified cable, and turntables with electrics/electronics on board, for example.
The inventive gear system moreover addresses certain disadvantages of similar existing equipment systems, e.g., vibration and noise issues that are unacceptable using settings (such as during theatrical performances) and burdensome maintenance through the schedule lubrication of the system gears.
To address such disadvantages, briefly described, the self-locking, non-backdrivable gear program of the present invention comprises a main motor input and self-lubricating gear container. The primary motor insight can be adapted for rotation of the gearbox about the axis of a drive shaft. The gearbox comprises an insight ring gear, band plate and seal configuration, planet locking gear, fixed spur gear, and output spur gear. The input ring equipment is mounted around the driveshaft and positioned in meshing engagement with the principal motor input. The band plate and seal configuration are installed to the ring gear and seal the elements within the ring equipment so as to allow the inner self-lubrication of the gearbox through a level of lubricant.
One or more world locking gears is rotatably mounted within the band gear, whereby the earth equipment rotates with the band gear and also rotates about its mounting axis. The result spur gear is rotatably mounted within the ring equipment, in a radially inward, concentric relation to the ring gear, and additional includes an output shaft adapted for installation to the drive shaft. The output spur gear has N+/−X quantity of gear the teeth in meshing engagement with the earth equipment. The fixed spur equipment is fixedly installed around the result shaft and positioned adjacent to the result spur gear. The fixed spur gear has N number of gear tooth in meshing engagement with the planet gear the teeth. The fixed and output spur gears have substantially similar diameters to allow the fixed and result spur gear tooth to substantially align while engaging with the planet equipment. The fixed and output spur gear tooth each comprise a noise-dampening pressure angle configuration to angularly compliment the planet gear teeth.
Functioning, rotation of the principal electric motor input causes rotation of the band gear which in turn causes rotation of the earth gear which in turn causes rotation of the output spur gear which in turn causes rotation of the drive shaft. However, in the lack of rotation of the band gear, any rotational drive put on the output spur equipment (electronic.g., via the output shaft) will push the substantially aligned fixed and output gear the teeth to lock the earth locking gear in place.
Various other aspects of the machine are provided herein. For example, in an embodiment of the machine having two world locking gears, the next planet locking gear may be rotatably installed within the ring gear in a 180° off-set relation with regards to the first world locking equipment, about the entire 360° circumference of the ring gear. The initial and second planet gears rotate with the band gear and in addition rotate about their very own respective mounting axes while engaging the fixed and result spur gear the teeth. In the absence of rotation of the ring gear, any rotational pressure applied to the output spur equipment will force the fixed and output spur gear teeth to lock the 1st and second world gears in place.
The principal motor input may include a sprocket in meshing engagement with a timing belt. The primary motor input may otherwise include a sprocket in meshing engagement with a timing chain. The primary motor input may or else include a sprocket in meshing engagement with a plurality of timing gears.
Each seal of the ring plate and seal configuration may be an O-ring or shaft seal. The gearbox may further comprise a ball bearing ring positioned on the result shaft to facilitate rotation of the result spur gear. The pressure position configuration could be from about 45 degrees to about 25 degrees. The pressure position configuration may more preferably be from about 40 degrees to 30 degrees. The pressure angle configuration may most preferably be about 35 degrees. The parts of the gearbox could be made from metal, plastic-type, composite, ceramic, wood, plywood, metal powder, or combinations thereof.
Additional objects, advantages and novel top features of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and will in part become apparent to those in the practice of the invention, when considered with the attached figures.
Standard Gear Units
Our Standard Gear Products are especially ideal for simple applications with normal requirements. They have been designed for make use of with three-phase motors. Their housings are machined on all sides which enable installation in any position desired. The apparatus units are lubricated for life by utilizing a synthetic long-term lubricant
The series Standard Gear Units includes the Standard Worm Gearbox, N-Worm Gear Unit-light version and the typical Bevel Gear Units in the heavy-duty and light version.
Standard Worm Gear Units
PDF Standard Worm Equipment Units
EP Standard Worm Gear Units have been created for make use of with three-stage motors and servo motors. Because of the great number of attachment and threaded holes offered it could be directly installed in virtually any desired mounting placement without any preparatory work being required. The basic gear with solid insight shaft or with hollow insight shaft can be mounted in 24 different designs, see unit mounting likelihood of Standard Worm Gear Systems.
Technical Datas:
6 sizes: 40, 50, 63, 80, 100 and 125
10 ratios: 6,75; 9; 12; 14; 19; 29; 39; 52; 62 und 82:1
Output torque: from 19 to 1100 Nm
ATEX design available
Self-locking property
of Worm Gear Units
Units Mounting Possibilities
of Standard Worm Gear
Operation and Maintenance
Instruction
Self-locking property of Worm Gear Units
A precondition for the self-locking quality of equipment units is a small tooth lead angle of the worm and thus an efficiency of η ≤ 0,5 with worm driving. Consequently self-locking gear models are generally uneconomical when high performances and long operating times are needed. A worm equipment unit is considered self-locking at standstill if, with worm wheel driving, starting from standstill is difficult. This is the case with ATLANTA wheel sets and gear products when the lead angle can be <5°. A worm gear unit is known as self-locking from the operating condition if the gear unit involves a standstill whilst becoming backdriven. This is only possible with high equipment ratios and very low speeds. Shocks and vibrations can neutralize the self-locking capacity! Consequently a self-locking tooth system cannot replace a brake or reverse-stroke locking mechanism. To avoid overstressing of the worm equipment drive due to the high kinetic energy included, you should furthermore enable a certain running-down time after stopping the input.
Standard Bevel Gear Units
PDF Standard Bevel Equipment Units
Our Standard Bevel Gear Units are suitable for all types of applications for rotating and positioning and can be utilized in every situation and orientation.
The heavy-duty version with three transmission shafts has centering diameters for precise alignment. This version includes a robust aluminium or cast iron casing, hardened and lapped bevel gears with spiral the teeth.
The light-duty version includes a single-block housing made of aluminum and is machined on all sides. It si provided with adequate mounting holes for set up in any placement desired. The hardened and lapped spiral bevel gears guarantee good operation in both directions of rotation.
Technical Datas:
Heavy-duty and light version
5 ratios: 1; 1,5; 2; 3 and 5:1
Output torque: from 2,3 to 170 Nm