Functional Description
3.2.2
Shift Friction – Tractor
Slaving for Tractor Wheel 2
The tractor wheels are been coupled by two
springs to assure a axial clearance while
locking
Degree of freedom
translational
rotating
rotating locked
The function of the tractor and the friction drive is controlled by a stepper motor. By
changing from Friction to Tractor drive the wheels are moving as shown in the sche-
matic below.
Gear Function Select Description
Explosion view function unit
Tractor wheel 1
= Tractor wheel 2
turned 180°
Toothing
Mechanical Functions
(Connects tractor wheels and turret in engaged
state; if not engaged the tractor wheels are free
running on the turret)
Turret
Sliding Sleeve
Guide-line
Lock position
Revolving
Sleeve
3-5