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Handling batteries using our powered systems reduces the space required for the battery changing facility by over 80%, often paying for itself in reduced building costs.
Powered Pedestrian Transfer Car
At a Glance
Lifting Capacity:
3000kg
Hydraulic Pump:
11psi
Platform Max Height:
550 mm
Battery Extraction:
Magnet
The machine has two roller beds for carrying two batteries. The batteries are moved East-West by attaching a magnet and pulling or pushing. The machine moves in a dedicated aisle guided by a rail. This machine has a lifting capacity of 3000 kilogram's.
Machine Operation
The machine is operated by depressing one of a choice of buttons to select which movement is required and then rotating a thumb button on the tiller head which proportionally actions the selected mode. All controls are routed through a PLC which sends a signal to either the hydraulic valve or one of the two electric motors. All movements are proportional. The operator must have both hands on the selected controls to make the machine function at all times, which is an important safety feature.
Power
The power is from a 24 volt battery fitted at the front of the machine. This powers either the hydraulic pump for raising or lowering the roller bed or the electric motor and gearbox for East/West travel of the magnet head or the motor and gearbox assembly for traction e.g. forward or reverse.
Hydraulic Functions
The hydraulic pump runs at 60 psi and is used to power the lifing and lowering of the roller bed. The lift is by four rams, which the oil distributed to them, is by a four-way flow divider. The lifting platform is kept level during movement “Up and Down”, by a system of rack and pinions. When the platform is at rest, it is locked off by hydraulic valves. The platform raises to a height of 550 mm.
Aisle Guidance
The machine is guided in the aisle by guide wheels located on the side of the machine, which locate over a guide rail, which is bolted to the floor and has “Stops” fitted at each end of the rail.
Battery Extraction
The batteries are extracted by attaching a magnet and pulling, i.e. battery onto the machine with photo cells ensuring that the batteries are correctly placed over the braking system. The magnet head can be circumnavigated around the battery to discharge either side of the aisle, or by grab arm as in the picture.