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Re: pic: Magnetic Grappling Hook

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Originally Posted by Boltman View Post
The acceleration applied to get magnet to engage on bar is relatively slow. So to properly position (big one) , then engage, then collapse then winch seems like that would be troublesome to say the least in 20 seconds.
I'm pretty sure the cables used to engage the winch clamps would also be used for the lift so the whole thing, so the grasp and lift portion of the process would be done in one action. Sure, positioning would take time but could be done before the 20 second mark. Winding in the winch could be done quite rapidly depending on the motor and gearing used (a decent PTO could probably climb in less than 10 seconds).

IMO the biggest issue with these types of designs is accuracy, if you can get past that, you probably have the most effective type of climber out there.
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