self locking gearbox

Reliable, self-locking drive for ventilation and screen installations
Ventilation and screening are two of the most crucial simple strategies that growers make use of every day to maintain the perfect climate and achieve maximum crop yields. It really is critically important for growers to be able to open, close and change air vents and weather screens at at any time and with a high degree of accuracy. Growers depend on these systems to are they should, and depend on the drive systems that control their screens and air vents.
In order to guarantee the dependability of ventilation and display screen installations, Ever-Power introduced the EP motor gearbox – a compact and highly dependable self-locking drive that has been developed particularly for use in horticulture. The Ever-Power EP is now the standard when it comes to drive technology for glass greenhouses, and has a well-earned status for reliability, long program life and versatility.
Because your drive units have to work every time you need them
The EP electric motor gearboxes have been created specifically to enable you to control the climate inside your greenhouse with a higher degree of precision. The EP’s smart and reliable style implies that it guarantees constant control of ventilation and display screen positions, whatever the conditions, load or greenhouse style.
Versatile
There is an array of EP motors including many different versions with various speeds, torques, voltages and drive shafts. This means that different projects, applications and systems could be fitted with the same universal drive.
Reliable
The EP is developed, produced and tested completely in-home. This means we can guarantee the quality of all our gearbox motors, that have a hard-earned reputation for reliability and long service life.
Easy to install
RW motors are easy to install and make use of. Greenhouses builders and installers prefer to work with our systems because they’re so simple to install and because of the effectiveness of our drive units and control units.
Precision growing
Ridder RW motors enable you to control the position of the vents and display installations extremely precisely. This gives you high-precision control over crop production, crop quality and energy usage in your greenhouse, helping you to maximize the viability of your operation.
Ever-Power offer a comprehensive selection of gearboxes to complement their products.
Our essential oil bath worm and wormwheel gearboxes can be found in a variety of sizes from No.1 to No.8 (100kg to 35 tonnes).
Gearbox options include:
Anti-tilt handwheel shaft assembly
Patented friction brake
Motorised (electric)
Motorised (pneumatic)
Naturally, spares are available from stock, delivered simply by possibly post, carrier, sea or airfreight.
We offer full restoration and refurbishment services which include reload testing.
1. A self-locking non-backdrivable gear system, comprising: a. a primary motor input adapted for rotation of a self-lubricating gearbox about the axis of a drive shaft; b. said gearbox comprises: i. an insight ring gear mounted around said driveshaft and situated in meshing engagement with said primary motor input; ii. a ring plate and seal configuration mounted to said ring gear for sealing components within said ring gear to allow the internal self-lubrication of stated gearbox through a level of lubricant; iii. a planet locking gear rotatably mounted within said ring gear, whereby said planet gear rotates with said ring equipment and also rotates about its own installation axis; iv. an output spur equipment rotatably mounted within said ring equipment in a radially inward, concentric regards to said ring gear and additional includes an output shaft adapted for installation to said drive shaft, said output spur gear has N +/−X number of gear teeth in meshing engagement with said planet gear; v. a fixed spur equipment fixedly mounted around said self locking gearbox result shaft and positioned next to said result spur equipment, said fixed spur gear has N number of gear the teeth in meshing engagement with stated planet equipment; and vi. wherein said fixed and result spur gears have considerably similar diameters to permit said fixed and output spur gear tooth to considerably align while engaging with said planet equipment, vii. wherein said set and output spur gear tooth comprise a noise-dampening pressure angle configuration which angularly compliment stated planet gear teeth, viii. whereby rotation of said primary motor input causes rotation of stated ring gear which causes rotation of said planet gear which causes rotation of said output spur gear which causes rotation of stated drive shaft, and whereby in the absence of rotation of stated band gear a rotational push applied to said output spur equipment forces the considerably aligned said fixed and result gear the teeth to lock said world locking gear set up.
2. The gear system of claim 1 further comprising a second planet locking equipment rotatably mounted within stated ring gear in 180° off-arranged relation with respect to the first planet locking gear, about the full 360° circumference of the ring equipment, whereby said 1st and second planet gears rotate with said ring gear and in addition rotate about their personal respective mounting axes while engaging stated fixed and result spur gear teeth, and whereby in the absence of rotation of the ring gear a rotational pressure put on said output spur gear will force said fixed and output spur gear tooth to lock said first and second world gears in place.
With reference to the application of the inventive gear system discussed herein, the machine offers a simple and low-cost self-lubricating gearbox that can be driven in a forward and reverse direction via an input engine shaft, but can’t be back-driven through its output gearing. By virtue of its configuration as a band gear, the invention could be effectively built-into any rotating machinery which utilizes a winch/drum. As this kind of, these inventive gear systems have particular program in the field of overhead lifting machinery, although the invention is not so limited. For example, winch machinery that utilizes a cable winding onto a cylindrical or pile-up drum should be in a position to wind in both a clockwise and counterclockwise direction, however, not drop the strain. These inventive gear systems may also be applied to move scenery, create results, and manipulate overhead light and machinery during theatrical performances.
Regarding machinery that uses chain or screw jack components, a non-back driving, self-locking gearbox would offer benefits superior to existing configurations produced up of friction brakes and worm drive gearboxes. The included advantages of a planetary type gear train further enable a concise assembly. The system’s hollow through the guts output spur shaft can move wiring through to a rotating connection, as well as the basic insertion of downstream products shafts. This might be especially useful for cable drums winding electrified cable, and turntables with electrics/consumer electronics on board, for example.
The inventive gear program moreover addresses certain disadvantages of similar existing equipment systems, e.g., vibration and noise issues that are unacceptable using settings (such as during theatrical performances) and burdensome maintenance through the regimen lubrication of the system gears.
To address such drawbacks, briefly described, the self-locking, non-backdrivable gear system of the present invention comprises a major motor insight and self-lubricating gear box. The primary motor input is usually adapted for rotation of the gearbox about the axis of a drive shaft. The gearbox comprises an insight ring gear, band plate and seal configuration, planet locking gear, fixed spur gear, and output spur equipment. The input ring gear is mounted around the driveshaft and situated in meshing engagement with the primary motor input. The band plate and seal configuration are mounted to the ring gear and seal the components within the ring gear so as to permit the inner self-lubrication of the gearbox through a level of lubricant.
One or more planet locking gears is rotatably mounted within the band gear, whereby the earth gear rotates with the ring gear and also rotates about its mounting axis. The output spur equipment is rotatably installed within the ring gear, in a radially inward, concentric regards to the ring equipment, and further includes an result shaft adapted for mounting to the drive shaft. The output spur gear has N+/−X number of gear the teeth in meshing engagement with the planet equipment. The fixed spur equipment is fixedly mounted around the output shaft and positioned next to the output spur gear. The fixed spur gear has N quantity of gear the teeth in meshing engagement with the planet gear the teeth. The fixed and output spur gears have substantially similar diameters to allow the fixed and output spur gear tooth to substantially align while engaging with the planet gear. The fixed and output spur gear tooth each comprise a noise-dampening pressure position configuration to angularly compliment the planet gear teeth.
In operation, rotation of the primary engine input causes rotation of the ring gear which in turn causes rotation of the earth gear which in turn causes rotation of the output spur gear which causes rotation of the drive shaft. However, in the lack of rotation of the band gear, any rotational power applied to the output spur gear (e.g., via the output shaft) will pressure the considerably aligned fixed and output gear teeth to lock the earth locking gear in place.
Other aspects of the system are provided herein. For example, in an embodiment of the system having two planet locking gears, the second planet locking gear could be rotatably installed within the ring gear in a 180° off-set relation with respect to the first planet locking gear, about the full 360° circumference of the ring gear. The 1st and second planet gears rotate with the ring gear and in addition rotate about their very own respective mounting axes while engaging the set and result spur gear tooth. In the lack of rotation of the ring gear, any rotational drive applied to the output spur gear will pressure the fixed and output spur gear teeth to lock the 1st and second planet gears in place.
The principal motor input may include a sprocket in meshing engagement with a timing belt. The principal motor input may or else add a sprocket in meshing engagement with a timing chain. The principal motor input may otherwise include a sprocket in meshing engagement with a plurality of timing gears.
Each seal of the band plate and seal configuration could be an O-band or shaft seal. The gearbox may further comprise a ball bearing band positioned on the result shaft to facilitate rotation of the result spur gear. The pressure position configuration could be from about 45 degrees to about 25 degrees. The pressure angle configuration may more ideally be from about 40 degrees to 30 degrees. The pressure position configuration may most preferably become about 35 degrees. The parts of the gearbox could be made from metal, plastic, composite, ceramic, wood, plywood, metal powder, or combinations thereof.
Extra objects, advantages and novel features of the present invention will be set forth in part in the description which follows, and will in part become apparent to those in the practice of the invention, when regarded with the attached figures.
Standard Gear Units
Our Standard Gear Models are especially ideal for basic applications with normal requirements. They have already been designed for use with three-stage motors. Their housings are machined on all sides which enable installation in any position desired. The apparatus units are lubricated forever by utilizing a synthetic long-term lubricant
The series Standard Equipment Units includes the Standard Worm Gearbox, N-Worm Gear Unit-light version and the typical Bevel Gear Systems in the heavy-duty and light version.
Standard Worm Gear Units
PDF Standard Worm Gear Units
EP Standard Worm Gear Units have been designed for use with three-phase motors and servo motors. Due to the large number of attachment and threaded holes offered it can be directly installed in any desired mounting placement without any preparatory function being required. The basic gear with solid insight shaft or with hollow insight shaft can be mounted in 24 different designs, see unit mounting possibilities of Standard Worm Gear Models.
Technical Datas:
6 sizes: 40, 50, 63, 80, 100 and 125
10 ratios: 6,75; 9; 12; 14; 19; 29; 39; 52; 62 und 82:1
Output torque: from 19 to 1100 Nm
ATEX design available
Self-locking property
of Worm Gear Units
Units Mounting Possibilities
of Standard Worm Gear
Operation and Maintenance
Instruction
Self-locking property of Worm Gear Units
A precondition for the self-locking quality of equipment units is a small tooth lead angle of the worm and thus an efficiency of η ≤ 0,5 with worm traveling. Consequently self-locking gear models are usually uneconomical when high performances and long operating times are needed. A worm equipment unit is considered self-locking at standstill if, with worm wheel driving, beginning with standstill is not possible. This is actually the case with ATLANTA wheel pieces and gear products when the lead position is definitely <5°. A worm gear unit is considered self-locking from the operating condition if the gear unit comes to a standstill whilst becoming backdriven. That is only feasible with high equipment ratios and incredibly low speeds. Shocks and vibrations can neutralize the self-locking capacity! Therefore a self-locking tooth system cannot replace a brake or reverse-stroke locking mechanism. To avoid overstressing of the worm equipment drive because of the very high kinetic energy included, you should furthermore enable a certain running-down period after stopping the input.
Standard Bevel Gear Units
PDF Standard Bevel Equipment Units
Our Standard Bevel Equipment Units are ideal for all types of applications for rotating and positioning and can be utilized in every situation and orientation.
The heavy-duty version with three transmission shafts has centering diameters for precise alignment. This version has a robust light weight aluminum or cast iron housing, hardened and lapped bevel gears with spiral the teeth.
The light-duty version includes a single-block housing manufactured from aluminum and is machined on all sides. It si provided with sufficient mounting holes for set up in any placement desired. The hardened and lapped spiral bevel gears make certain good operation in both directions of rotation.
Technical Datas:
Heavy-duty and light version
5 ratios: 1; 1,5; 2; 3 and 5:1
Output torque: from 2,3 to 170 Nm

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