Ed,
Coupling two motors give redundancy. Coupling adds weight to the shaft
and bearing count. This however has only a small penalty and will not
effect anything should one die.
Kevin Pemberton
On 09/09/2011 06:58 PM, Ed Bachmann edbz wrote:
> Why couple the two motors together like the EY 360ibl when the big
> desired benefit for two motors and two controllers is redundancy?
> How about mounting the motors so each links to the drive shaft via its
> own belt drive? Design the belt tensioning method to allow either
> motor to be disconnected easily. Or, in an emergency, a knife could be
> used for a fast disconnect.
> Ed B
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