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rope drive

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rope drive [′rōp ‚drīv]
(mechanical engineering)
A system of ropes running in grooved pulleys or sheaves to transmit power over distances too great for belt drives.


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Sections on planning and design describe belt and rope drives, design analysis of components and buffers as well as car frames, elevator travel analysis, elements of superstructures, general specifications of walkways including fire analysis, elements for supporting structure for walkways and computer programs available for planning and design.
Mr Watkin did note that the engine had been modified (McNaughted) for greater efficiency and that the noisy gears had been replaced by a rope drive.
 
 
 
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