By using a mechanically linked system, the whole operation was controlled by one motor which greatly simplified the control system and minimised costs. The two machine screw jacks selected for the system were mechanically linked to the electric motor via one bevel gearboxes.
2-Jacks Motorized Worm Gear Lift System Configurations:1. I-Configuration: two screw jacks arrangement, three flexible couplings, one connecting shaft, one motor or one handwheel.
2. L-Configuration: two screw jacks arrangement, one 3-way miter gear box, four flexible couplings, one connecting shaft, one motor or one handwheel.
3. T-Configuration: two screw jacks arrangement, one 3-way miter gear box, five flexible couplings, two connecting shafts, one motor or one handwheel.
4. TI-Configuration: two screw jacks arrangement, one 3-way miter gear box, five flexible couplings, two connecting shafts, one motor or one handwheel.
Note: when connecting shafts length is exceed maximum distance of between supports, pillow blocks are required.