The current design does not have a brake. There are limit switches at the full extend and full retract positions. At full retract the positive lock mechanism is engaged, and at full extend the sensor mount plate rests on dense rubber pads.
Thanks for all the replies!
COTS solutions are always best, would love to find something to just drop in.
So the "safe" position for the sensor is in the up or fully retracted position. I have a set of positive locking pins for when the sensor reaches this position, which engage mechanically...
Good afternoon, and thank in advance for any help or suggestions. Apologies if this is not posted in the correct area!
I have a chain driven mechanism that raises and lowers a sensor, and I have previously designed a manual drive back up for the emergency case where we lose power to the drive...
