31/12/2025
Sketching on an idea for a swing crane to load/unload plates from the plasma cutter. The diagonal leg is foldable so it gets out of the way when its not in use. It should be capable of lifting 1 ton in its outer most position (2,4 m from pivot point).
Im thinking about adding a rope pulley to the lifting carriage so its easier to control it when the lifting beam deflects under load. Otherwise I run the risk of it running down the slope by itself, which could get sketchy.
Im not entirely sure either about the leveling solution for the foldable leg. It needs adjustability, but maybe better load spreading as to not crumble the concrete floor. Maybe a plate welded to the bolts with a rubber sole could work.
The whole thing weighs about 300 kg so it wont be easy to weld and install. I may need more bolted connections to break it up in smaller pieces. The pillar alone weighs about 190 kg.