Is it possible?

[Med-Pac]

Hello,

I work for an aluminum manufacturer, we are currently trying to build a new product to assist loading/unloading patients in the medical industry. Is it possible to run a dual shaft stepper motor with a rechargeable battery source? Or is there another system that would work better? It has to be light weight and easy to use.

Thanks in advance,
Mike

[Andre' B]

Originally Posted by Med-Pac Is it possible to run a dual shaft stepper motor with a rechargeable battery source?

No, only single shaft stepper motors can be run from rechargeable batteries. Dual shaft motors need to be run from primary batteries.

Since most things running off batteries tend to have problems with run time I am thinking you want to look at servo motors. Given the amount of heat comming off most stepper motors I have seen they are not very effiecent.

[Med-Pac]

Thanks for the reply Andre,

That narrows the possibilities down, I've seen rechargeable batteries run a hydraulic system on Ferno stretchers before; I'm looking to improve the performance in cold climate areas. Figured eliminating the hydraulics was an improvement.

Mike