Grip Mechanism
AssemblyThe defining sub-system. A lever moved by the gripman closes a pair of hardened dies onto the moving cable; once clamped, the car is dragged at cable speed. Easing the lever opens the dies and the car coasts free of the cable. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Grip Mechanism parts and their functions
10 top-level parts · 40 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grip Lever | 1× | Hand lever the gripman pulls |
| 2 | Grip Quadrant 3 parts | 1× | Toothed sector locking lever positions |
| 3 | Grip Jaw 3 parts | 2× | Movable upper and fixed lower jaw |
| 4 | Grip Die | 6× | Replaceable hardened wear inserts |
| 5 | Grip Take-up Screw | 1× | Take-up screw closing the jaws |
| 6 | Grip Toggle Link | 2× | Toggle linkage multiplying lever force |
| 7 | Grip Cam Block | 1× | Cam wedging the jaws shut |
| 8 | Grip Return Spring | 1× | Opens jaws when lever is eased |
| 9 | Cable Guide Pulley 3 parts | 4× | Steer the cable into the jaws |
| 10 | Fastener Set | 1× | Pins and keys |
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Bill of materials for Grip Mechanism
10 top-level lines · 19 rows shown · 40 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grip Lever | cable-car-streetcar-grip-lever | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Grip Quadrant 3 parts | cable-car-streetcar-grip-quadrant | 1× | 1 | 3 | assembly |
| 2.1 | Quadrant Sector | cable-car-streetcar-quadrant-sector | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2.2 | Quadrant Pawl | cable-car-streetcar-quadrant-pawl | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2.3 | Coil Spring | coil-spring | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Grip Jaw 3 parts | cable-car-streetcar-grip-jaw | 2× | 2 | 4 | assembly |
| 3.1 | Jaw Body | cable-car-streetcar-jaw-body | 1× | 2 | · | part |
| 3.2 | Grip Die | cable-car-streetcar-grip-die | 2× | 4 | · | part |
| 3.3 | Fastener Set | fastener-set | 1× | 2 | · | part |
| 4 | Grip Die | cable-car-streetcar-grip-die | 6× | 6 | · | part |
| 5 | Grip Take-up Screw | cable-car-streetcar-grip-screw | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 6 | Grip Toggle Link | cable-car-streetcar-grip-toggle-link | 2× | 2 | · | part |
| 7 | Grip Cam Block | cable-car-streetcar-grip-cam-block | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 8 | Grip Return Spring | cable-car-streetcar-grip-return-spring | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 9 | Cable Guide Pulley 3 parts | cable-car-streetcar-cable-guide-pulley | 4× | 4 | 4 | assembly |
| 9.1 | Pulley Sheave | cable-car-streetcar-pulley-sheave | 1× | 4 | · | part |
| 9.2 | Ball Bearing | ball-bearing | 2× | 8 | · | part |
| 9.3 | Pulley Axle | cable-car-streetcar-pulley-axle | 1× | 4 | · | part |
| 10 | Fastener Set | fastener-set | 1× | 1 | · | part |
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Where the grip mechanism is used
1 product across 1 domain contain it, directly or inside a sub-assemblyUsed in 1 assembly
Sourcing: possible vendors
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🇨🇳Foxconn
foxconn.com ↗
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Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| flex.com ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| dixoninfo.com ↗ | Noida, IN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| bydelectronic.com ↗ | Shenzhen, CN | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |
| venture.com.sg ↗ | Singapore | Electronics contract mfg | 1,000 pcs | 6–10 wks |