Elevator counterweight / constant spring and ability to lift different number of tote

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Elevator counterweight / constant spring and ability to lift different number of tote

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06-01-2015, 00:06

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Re: Elevator counterweight / constant spring and ability to lift different number of

The fusee pulley is one solution. It automagically changes its "gear ratio" as the distance traveled increases, so you can use a gearmotor and optimize its lifting speed for the small stack but still have plenty of torque for the tall stack.

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