Thread: Back Driving Problems
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Unread 11-03-2014, 11:29
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Re: Back Driving Problems
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Originally Posted by TheKeeg View Post
Yes, we did something a little different that may work for you. We mounted a 36 tooth sprocket onto the side of our winch using bolts. As the winch spins, the sprocket spins with it. We then have a pneumatically powered lever with a steel pin mounted to it. When the lever is engaged, the pin rests inside one of the grooves/teeth of the sprocket preventing the winch from back driving. It works very well. If you are considering this, then I can post a picture.

I don't know what your setup looks like, so it may be hard to fit a sprocket on your winch but it worth a try.

-Keegan Harrington
A picture would be greatly appreciated! If I am understanding you correctly, then I think we may be able to implement something similar on our winch using this concept. Thanks so much!

As a side note, I would still be interested in seeing other creative ways that teams have solved this same issue!