So we are attempting to build a model chairlift for our high school physics class. Does anyone know of any sources of information that could explain the basic mechanichs/ physics of a chairlift?
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Started by MrsZPhyicsStudent, Mar 02 2006 06:08 PM
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Posted 03 March 2006 - 05:40 AM
Physics are a little beyond what this site discusses, but I can give you a background on the mechanical aspects of a lift. In simple form, you have a drive which turns a motor which turns a shaft with turns gears inside a gearbox which turns another shaft which turns a bullwheel which drives a rope around in circles. The whole contraption is watched over by an electronic safety system which monitors various aspects of the lift like speed and rope position. There is a braking system to keep the lift from running away and/or backwards. Finally, the carriers are attached to the rope by some sort of clamp.
For more detailed information, check out our technical page here.
http://www.skilifts.org/technical.htm
For more detailed information, check out our technical page here.
http://www.skilifts.org/technical.htm
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Posted 03 March 2006 - 02:47 PM
MrsZPhyicsStudent, on Mar 2 2006, 09:08 PM, said:
So we are attempting to build a model chairlift for our high school physics class. Does anyone know of any sources of information that could explain the basic mechanichs/ physics of a chairlift?
send a pm to ski Lift modeler
he is all over it
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