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Geared Motor - Torque requirements
I'm trying to choose a 12vdc geared motor for a TV lift system for an RV. It's mounted in an overhead drawer.
I'm an ME but I've never had to deal with motors or the physics involved. I've done a little research and reviewed the principles but I'm not sure about my results or the method I've used to get there.
Am I missing any dynamics on the profile of the lift? I'm seeing it as a pivoting diagonal lift? Are motors rated by a straight vertical lift? Because it's a hinged lift, will the lift angle make any considerable difference in my torque requirements?
Can anyone tell me if I've gone wrong or missed anything?
[U]Formula used: τ[Nm]=(mass[kg]× g) × pulley radius[m][/U]
TV mass = 4.5kg
g = 9.81
Pulley radius = (12mm dia / 2) = 6mm / 1000 = .006m
τ[Nm]= (4.5 x 9.81) x .006
τ[Nm]= [B].26487Nm[/B] (264.87mNm or [B]2.7kgf cm[/B])
[U]Motor I've chosen based on 2.7 kgf cm:[/U]
RPM = 40
Rated Torque = 5.6 kg.cm
Max Torque = 24 kg.cm
Ratio reduction = 150
No-Load Current (ma) = ≤60
Rated Current (A) = ≤0.6
Stall Current (A) = 1.3
Here's the drawing. Note: the pin point is attached to the drawer.
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