When you hear the word drone or robot, do you also think of self-piloting aircraft or even the Terminator?
Probably not right away right angle planetary gearbox.
Although great strides are being made in that direction, you will probably soon encounter a much less sexy robot: the AGV. A aautomatic Gpolicy Voertuig is already used daily in industry to transport tools or materials. This gives the professionals the time and space to concentrate on their work.
Gearbox plays important role in efficient drive
However, all AGVs have one thing in common: their use is limited by the battery pack present. It is therefore essential to convert electrical energy into kinetic energy as efficiently as possible. Apex Dynamics has developed a series of highly efficient, low-backlash gearboxes with high efficiency specifically for this purpose. The most suitable gearboxes for AGV applications have the following characteristics:
- They are planetary gears, which have the highest torque density.
- Low backlash means high positioning accuracy.
- These gearboxes can handle higher radial loads. (Higher payload)
- Also high axial loads possible, which makes steering easier.
- Available in straight and angled versions for optimal installation options.
- Available in a wide range of gear ratios, from 3:1 to 1,000:1.
- All three-phase motors, stepper motors and servo motors can be mounted as standard.
AGVs are already widely used, also with gearboxes from APEX Dynamics. Read more here…