DC Motor with Planetary Reducer.

This customer’s products are designed to promote independent and involved lifestyles for people with limited mobility. They are dedicated to high quality and the impact of their products and designs on the quality of life. They were designing a patient lift and needed a motor to drive it.

The Challenge

• Low noise
• High-torque
• High reliability
• Special gearing to accommodate braking manual operation options

The Solution

• Permanent Magnet DC motor/Planetary Gearbox for high torque and low noise
• Motor shaft to work with a special brake for safety, but allows manual operation
• Brake prevents back-driveability for patient safety
• Reconfiguration of the gearbox to adapt to a special mounting plate