Thread: pic: the inventor file
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Ben Piecuch Ben Piecuch is offline
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Re: pic: the inventor file
The concept looks good. I am slightly concerned about the length of the 2nd stage of your elevator. (The stage with the arm connected to it.) I would recommend having a larger overlap, or span between the contact points for that stage. The cantilevered load is quite high, and the "wheelbase" for that stage is very short. I think you'll find that the contact points will be under a LOT of load, and will tend to bind up on you. If you can lengthen the engagement of that stage, I think it'll help you in the long run. I'm also hoping that you add some diagonals to strengthen mounts for the elevator. What motor(s) are you using to raise the elevator?

Best of luck!

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