On Apr 12, 9:58*am, Winston wrote:
On 4/12/2010 5:31 AM, Lloyd E. Sponenburgh wrote:

http://igor.chudov.com/tmp/Winch/

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The worm gear arrangement requires that it be operated in power-up/power-
down manner; it won't free-wheel when the clutch is released.

The band brake appears to release when the motor is
powered, so *someone* thought it might free wheel.

--Winston

Or it could be to get the drums to stop quickly after the motor stops
(crude positioning).


Dave