Background

 

Patent US4819708 provides details for a unique swing arm design that allows a drive system to disengage and reverse direction.  This patent had since expired and was in public domain.

 

 

Requirements

 

• Employ existing Planetary Gear Drive & Servo Motor

• Adapt Patent US4819708 for use in new Drapery Track System

• Design Gears, Shafts & Frame Components

• Minimize cost thru the use of DFM & DFA techniques

• Select Gears to produce desired Output Speed based on Input from Planetary Gear Drive

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Solution