Merc rebuild

[moogie]

I wanted a Carson style lifting mechanism so started off with a pair of scissors, some old corn flakes boxs, a few photos and lots of patience and eventually after lots of trial and error, i came up with this.



All the brackets are made of 3mm aluminum plate, the threaded rod and tube section are from an automatic door ( whatever fits !! ) The motor/ reduction gearbox is from Maplins, 148:1 ratio.



At full height, ( still need cut the threaded rod to the correct length.)



And at close.

[moogie]

1st test of the new tipper mechanism. The pineapple and melon weigh 8 lb.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rvTfpZ2DLk

[moogie]

Fitted the stone deflectors and reinforcing angles to the side of the tipper body.



Made the tailgate and hinges.





I made it so that it can be easily removed.



Attached a Wedico diesel tank,



and made a battery box and air tanks.



Lastly, attached a towing hitch for a future trailer build.

[moogie]

I have been trying to get some sort of a latch mechanism for the tailgate that could be operated remotely, so after many different designs this is what i have come up with.









And a couple of quick videos to show it in operation. Sorry about the quality, i was forced to use my phone.
I am using a servo tester to operate it at the moment so it is a bit slow.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPRQ-ElOOek

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNYxQCnXRUY