Drive Mechanism
AssemblyThe electromechanical machine that raises and lowers the boom in 6–10 seconds, with a crank geometry that locks the arm over-centre in both end positions. A full specification article for this item is being written. Meanwhile its bill of materials and connections are below.
Drive Mechanism parts and their functions
9 top-level parts · 16 parts in total · full bill of materials below
| # | Part | Qty | What it does |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drive Motor | 1× | DC or 3-phase motor |
| 2 | Worm Gearbox | 1× | Self-locking reduction |
| 3 | Crank Linkage | 1× | Over-centre crank |
| 4 | Hand Crank | 1× | Manual operation |
| 5 | Limit Switch | 4× | End position proving |
| 6 | Friction Clutch | 1× | Overload slip |
| 7 | Helical Gear Pair | 1× | Two meshing helical gears forming one reduction stage that steps torque up and speed down between parallel shafts with quiet, continuous tooth contact. |
| 8 | Ball Bearing | 4× | Deep-groove radial ball bearing. |
| 9 | Oil Seal | 2× | Spring-loaded rotary lip seal that keeps lubricant inside a housing and dirt out where a shaft passes through, sized to DIN 3760. |
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Bill of materials for Drive Mechanism
9 top-level lines · 9 rows shown · 16 parts total · indented to 3 levels| # | Item / sub-assembly | Part no. | Qty/assy | Ext. qty | Parts | Type |
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| 1 | Drive Motor | level-crossing-barrier-drive-motor | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 2 | Worm Gearbox | level-crossing-barrier-worm-gearbox | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 3 | Crank Linkage | level-crossing-barrier-crank-linkage | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 4 | Hand Crank | level-crossing-barrier-hand-crank | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 5 | Limit Switch | level-crossing-barrier-limit-switch | 4× | 4 | · | part |
| 6 | Friction Clutch | level-crossing-barrier-friction-clutch | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 7 | Helical Gear Pair | gear-pair | 1× | 1 | · | part |
| 8 | Ball Bearing | ball-bearing | 4× | 4 | · | part |
| 9 | Oil Seal | oil-seal | 2× | 2 | · | part |
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Where the drive 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 |