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TE1DRIVER · Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 8:37 am Post subject: Meccano Block and tackle

I'm trying to design a display peice to work with my traction engines, The idea being that the te1a will load logs into the open wagon by means of lifting gear.

I'm unsure of what parts i would need, I was also thinking of a clutch mechanism to disable the drive so i can leave the te ticking over or reverse it to lower a load.

Has anybody got any ideas?

Thanks in advance,

Liam
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Wallace · Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 9:00 am Post subject:

I made the clutch mechanism a while ago. In the following thread there are some pics of it.

http://modelsteam.myfreeforum.org/about1936.html

Only problem is you need the spring axle shown in the build, which comes with the gear sets.

Another option for the clutch is simply 2 normal gears on 2 axles. One is hooked up to the drive, the other is free. When you push the axle on the free one, it meshes with the drive. Hard to explain

Here in this next thread take note of the 2nd pic and the 2 red arrows.

http://modelsteam.myfreeforum.org/about547.html

This is the central gearbox for the crane. The engine runs free, but when you push those axles in the direction of the arrows, it meshes the gearing, to lower or raise the crane hook

Try a search on ebay for meccano pulley block.

Here is a couple

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Meccano-si...ion_Toys_Kits?hash=item53dc96de27

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Meccano-tr...ion_Toys_Kits?hash=item53dd82baaa

I've dealt with meccanoman before, and he is great. He may even be able to help you out with the axle.

Good luck
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TE1DRIVER · Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 9:09 am Post subject:

Cheers Wallace gives me something to think about

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1965 TE1, 1967 TE1a, 1967 SE1, 1970's SW1, 1969 G&G SE3, 1967 SR1,1977 SR1A, 1958 SE2, 1970's SA1, and 1970's MM1

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TE1DRIVER · Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:12 am Post subject:

After scouring ebay i have stumbled across a kit that will allow me to build a hand cranked crane, It would just be a case of replacing the hand crank with a straight crank and pulley and working out a clutch configuration.

This may indeed be the cheapest option if i go for the sliding axle clutch rather than the nicer dog clutch.
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1965 TE1, 1967 TE1a, 1967 SE1, 1970's SW1, 1969 G&G SE3, 1967 SR1,1977 SR1A, 1958 SE2, 1970's SA1, and 1970's MM1

It's my second childhood, This time I have money!!!!
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http://engineshed.webgarden.com/

Wallace · Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 10:30 am Post subject:

TE1DRIVER · Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:16 am Post subject:

thanks Wallace, I hadn't anticipated that cheers for your insight
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1965 TE1, 1967 TE1a, 1967 SE1, 1970's SW1, 1969 G&G SE3, 1967 SR1,1977 SR1A, 1958 SE2, 1970's SA1, and 1970's MM1

It's my second childhood, This time I have money!!!!
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TE1DRIVER · Posted: Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:45 am Post subject:

crane kit is on it's way

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1965 TE1, 1967 TE1a, 1967 SE1, 1970's SW1, 1969 G&G SE3, 1967 SR1,1977 SR1A, 1958 SE2, 1970's SA1, and 1970's MM1

It's my second childhood, This time I have money!!!!
My Live Steam Website
http://engineshed.webgarden.com/