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Re: small scale winch
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Originally Posted by eaglecat View Post
One idea (we intend to try, disclaimer, have not yet)

Pawl and Ratchet.

Searching the web, have found three sources.

Mc MasterCarr (Page 1053): http://www.mcmaster.com/#6283k24/=5fpwdn

http://www.qtcgears.com/KHK/newgears/KHK316.html

and

https://sdp-si.com/eStore/Direct.asp?GroupID=472

Hope that helps!

- John
I've seen a few people bring up the ratchet and pawl system when someone is asking for a way to release a device. I don't understand how a winch with this system will release without backdriving the motor unless another mechanism (dog gear, etc.) is also used.
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