Reliable, self-locking drive for ventilation and display installations
Ventilation and screening are two of the most important basic strategies that growers make use of every day to maintain the ideal climate and achieve optimum crop yields. It is critically very important to growers in order to open up, close and adapt air vents and environment screens at at any time and with a higher degree of precision. Growers depend on these systems to are they should, and depend on the drive systems that control their displays and air vents.
To assure the dependability of ventilation and display screen installations, Ever-Power introduced the EP electric motor gearbox – a compact and highly dependable self-locking drive that has been developed specifically for use in horticulture. The Ever-Power EP is now the standard with regards to drive technology for glass greenhouses, and has a well-earned popularity for reliability, long service life and versatility.
Because your drive units need to work every period you need them
The EP electric motor self locking gearbox gearboxes have been created specifically to enable you to regulate the climate inside your greenhouse with a higher amount of precision. The EP’s smart and reliable style implies that it guarantees continuous control of ventilation and display screen positions, regardless of the circumstances, load or greenhouse style.
Versatile
There is a wide selection 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 entirely in-home. This means we can guarantee the standard of all our gearbox motors, that have a hard-earned reputation for reliability and long service life.
Easy to install
RW motors are easy to install and make use of. Greenhouses builders and installers prefer to use our systems because they are so easy to install and due to the effectiveness of our drive products and control units.
Precision growing
Ridder RW motors allow you to control the position of the vents and screen installations extremely precisely. This gives you high-precision control over crop production, crop quality and energy consumption in your greenhouse, enabling you to maximize the viability of your procedure.
Ever-Power offer a comprehensive selection of gearboxes to check their products.
Our essential oil bath worm and wormwheel gearboxes are available in a range of sizes from 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 which include reload testing.
1. A self-locking non-backdrivable gear system, comprising: a. a primary motor insight adapted for rotation of a self-lubricating gearbox about the axis of a drive shaft; b. said gearbox comprises: i. an input ring gear mounted around stated driveshaft and positioned in meshing engagement with said primary motor input; ii. a band plate and seal configuration mounted to said ring equipment for sealing elements within said ring gear to allow the inner self-lubrication of said gearbox through a level of lubricant; iii. a planet locking equipment rotatably mounted within said ring gear, whereby said planet gear rotates with said ring gear and in addition rotates about its own installation axis; iv. an output spur equipment rotatably mounted within stated ring equipment in a radially inward, concentric relation to said ring gear and additional includes an result shaft adapted for installation to said drive shaft, said output spur equipment has N +/−X amount of gear teeth in meshing engagement with stated planet gear; v. a set spur equipment fixedly mounted around stated output shaft and positioned next to said result spur equipment, said fixed spur equipment has N number of gear teeth in meshing engagement with said planet equipment; and vi. wherein said fixed and output spur gears have substantially similar diameters to permit said fixed and result spur gear tooth to considerably align while engaging with said planet gear, vii. wherein said set and output spur gear tooth comprise a noise-dampening pressure position configuration which angularly compliment said planet gear tooth, viii. whereby rotation of stated primary motor insight causes rotation of said ring gear which in turn causes rotation of said planet gear which causes rotation of stated result spur gear which causes rotation of stated drive shaft, and whereby in the lack of rotation of stated ring gear a rotational pressure put on said output spur gear forces the considerably aligned said fixed and result gear tooth to lock said world locking gear set up.
2. The apparatus system of claim 1 further comprising another planet locking equipment rotatably mounted within said ring gear in 180° off-established relation with regards to the first world locking gear, about the entire 360° circumference of the ring gear, whereby said initial and second planet gears rotate with stated ring gear and in addition rotate about their own respective mounting axes while engaging said fixed and result spur gear tooth, and whereby in the lack of rotation of the band gear a rotational power applied to said output spur equipment will power said fixed and result spur gear tooth to lock said 1st and second world gears in place.
With reference to the use of the inventive gear system discussed herein, the machine provides a simple and low-cost self-lubricating gearbox which can be driven in a forward and invert direction through an input motor shaft, but can’t be back-driven through its output gearing. By virtue of its configuration as a ring gear, the invention could be effectively built-into any rotating machinery which utilizes a winch/drum. As this kind of, these inventive equipment systems have particular app in neuro-scientific 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 in a position to wind in both a clockwise and counterclockwise direction, but not drop the load. These inventive equipment systems may also be put on move scenery, create effects, and manipulate overhead light and machinery during theatrical performances.
Regarding 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 advantages of a planetary type equipment train further allow for a concise assembly. The system’s hollow through the center output spur shaft can pass wiring through to a rotating connection, and also the basic insertion of downstream equipment shafts. This would be particularly useful for cable drums winding electrified cable, and turntables with electrics/electronic devices on board, for example.
The inventive gear system moreover addresses certain drawbacks of similar existing equipment systems, e.g., vibration and noise issues that are unacceptable in certain settings (such as for example during theatrical performances) and burdensome maintenance through the program lubrication of the machine gears.
To address such disadvantages, briefly described, the self-locking, non-backdrivable gear program of today’s invention comprises a principal motor insight and self-lubricating gear package. The primary motor insight is usually 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 equipment, fixed spur equipment, and output spur equipment. The input ring equipment is mounted around the driveshaft and situated in meshing engagement with the primary motor input. The ring plate and seal configuration are mounted to the ring equipment and seal the components within the ring gear so as to permit the internal self-lubrication of the gearbox through a volume of lubricant.
One or more world locking gears is rotatably mounted within the band gear, whereby the earth gear rotates with the band gear and also rotates about its mounting axis. The result spur equipment is rotatably installed within the ring equipment, in a radially inward, concentric regards to the ring gear, and additional includes an result shaft adapted for installation to the drive shaft. The output spur gear has N+/−X number of gear tooth in meshing engagement with the earth gear. The fixed spur equipment is fixedly mounted around the result shaft and positioned next to the output spur gear. The fixed spur gear has N amount of gear the teeth in meshing engagement with the earth gear teeth. The fixed and result spur gears have considerably similar diameters to allow the fixed and result spur gear tooth to substantially align while engaging with the planet gear. The fixed and output spur gear teeth each comprise a noise-dampening pressure angle configuration to angularly compliment the planet gear teeth.
Functioning, rotation of the primary engine input causes rotation of the band gear which in turn causes rotation of the planet gear which causes rotation of the output spur gear which causes rotation of the drive shaft. However, in the lack of rotation of the band gear, any rotational power applied to the output spur gear (e.g., via the result shaft) will force the substantially aligned fixed and output gear tooth to lock the planet locking gear in place.
Other aspects of the machine are provided herein. For example, within an embodiment of the machine having two planet locking gears, the next planet locking gear may be rotatably installed within the ring gear in a 180° off-founded relation with respect to the first planet locking gear, about the full 360° circumference of the ring gear. The 1st and second world gears rotate with the ring gear and in addition rotate about their personal respective installation axes while engaging the set and output spur gear tooth. In the lack of rotation of the band gear, any rotational power applied to the output spur gear will power the fixed and result spur gear teeth to lock the initial and second world gears in place.
The principal motor input can include a sprocket in meshing engagement with a timing belt. The primary motor input may or else add a sprocket in meshing engagement with a timing chain. The principal 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-band or shaft seal. The gearbox may further comprise a ball bearing ring positioned on the output shaft to facilitate rotation of the result spur equipment. The pressure angle configuration could be from about 45 degrees to about 25 degrees. The pressure angle configuration may more preferably be from about 40 degrees to 30 degrees. The pressure position configuration may most preferably become about 35 degrees. The elements of the gearbox may be made from metal, plastic material, composite, ceramic, wooden, plywood, steel powder, or combinations thereof.
Additional objects, advantages and novel top features of the present invention will be set forth partly in the description which follows, and can in part become apparent to those in the practice of the invention, when regarded as with the attached figures.
Standard Gear Units
Our Standard Gear Systems 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 Equipment Units includes the typical Worm Gearbox, N-Worm Equipment Unit-light version and the typical Bevel Gear Units in the heavy-duty and light version.
Standard Worm Gear Units
PDF Standard Worm Gear Units
EP Standard Worm Equipment Units have been made for make use of with three-phase motors and servo motors. Because of the great number of attachment and threaded holes supplied it can be directly installed in virtually any desired mounting placement without any preparatory work being required. The basic gear with solid input shaft or with hollow insight shaft could be mounted in 24 different designs, see device mounting likelihood of Standard Worm Gear Products.
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 gear units is a little tooth business lead angle of the worm and therefore an efficiency of η ≤ 0,5 with worm traveling. Consequently self-locking gear devices are usually uneconomical when high performances and lengthy operating times are needed. A worm gear unit is known as self-locking at standstill if, with worm wheel traveling, starting from standstill is impossible. This is actually the case with ATLANTA wheel units and gear systems when the lead position is definitely <5°. A worm gear unit is known as self-locking from the working condition if the apparatus unit involves a standstill whilst becoming backdriven. This is only feasible with high gear ratios and very low speeds. Shocks and vibrations can neutralize the self-locking capacity! For that reason a self-locking tooth system cannot replace a brake or reverse-stroke fasten. In order to avoid overstressing of the worm equipment drive because of the high kinetic energy included, you should furthermore enable a certain running-down period after stopping the insight.
Standard Bevel Gear Units
PDF Standard Bevel Gear Units
Our Standard Bevel Equipment Units are suitable for all types of applications for rotating and positioning and can be used in every situation and orientation.
The heavy-duty version with three transmission shafts has centering diameters for precise alignment. This version includes a robust light weight aluminum or cast iron housing, hardened and lapped bevel gears with spiral teeth.
The light-duty version has a single-block housing manufactured from aluminum and is machined on all sides. It si provided with adequate mounting holes for installation in any placement desired. The hardened and lapped spiral bevel gears guarantee good procedure 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