Section IV – Mechanicals
This list of ‘mechanicals’ may be complete .. it ma not .. so much to do .. so little time. |
Belt Elevators
I just downloaded a conveyor I found at 3D Warehouse which was approximately the right size to act as a stand in. The Belt Conveyors on the drawing are different from a flat Belt Conveyor like I downloaded having buckets attached to the belt. |
Chain elevator
What can be 3D printed and what needs to be scratchbuilt well have be determined after I get a better idea of what we are trying to replicate in scale. Right now I only have a vague idea. |
sprockets with chains
The conveyor belt taking crushed coal, slate etc. from the crusher (part of the conveyor shown in blue) is driven by chain from a counter-shaft. The second conveyor taking the washed coal (shown in purple) to a Washed Coal Bin separate from the Coal Washery – this third conveyor belt has the receiving end just under the output of the second (purple) conveyor belt. Like I said there appears to be a sprocket on the drive spindle for this conveyor that powers that third conveyor. |
pulleysA quick count says I have at least six flat belt pullies. Luckily I have done some research on flat belt pullies and also get into determining what size of pulley is needed in my Coal Breaker. The issue I have here is that the design of a pulley depends on several factors: The HP transmitted, the RPM of the pulley. I can pull some of this information directly or in-directly (inferred) from the original article. How much is inferred and how much directly os not always clear cut – as usual I will make the best (qualified) decision on said numbers. Yes .. it is just a model but it does make a difference in the size and width of the pullies. |
jig Box
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steam engine
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water pump/Pipe
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