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Originally Posted by patrickrd
I think this would be a good example of where a worm gear would be useful. It will provide a large gear ratio and will not slip unless powered.
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You need to be a little careful with worm gears, they CAN be back driven. The van door motor for instance can be back driven. Some sort of a ratcheting mechanism might be a better choice, since it's a firm mechanical stop.
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Matt