The user will activate the mechanism by pushing down on a button manually; although I would also like to look into activation based on speed. I have no pictures as this is something I would like to design. Imagine an adult running from a stationary object and instead of getting hurt by a quick...
That is very similar and kind of where I’m coming from; only the line in this case would be between the unit and the moving weight. On most long zip lines they have a mechanism to catch the traveler at the end of the line using dampers and springs.
The line is thin just a few MM thick nylon with btwn 20-100lbs pulling on it. The wheel has a RPM of around 20-100. I would like to slow down within 2-3 feet.
Thanks for the help so far!
I wanted this to be automatic; I don’t want anyone to have to apply the brake. I assumed that it would have to wind down to a stop. I prefer to keep it mechanical rather than use a computer to regulate a brake. The device would have to be able to stop a few humans from pulling away from the reel.
I would like to take a line of rope and slow it down to a stop in a relative short period of time using a gear mechanism that would activate when touched to the reel wheel. Any suggestions on something that may already be out there or perhaps the easiest way to go about doing this? Thank you for...