Stair Step Conveyor - fischertechnik PROFI Dynamic XL Begleitheft

Task:
Start measuring the time with two balls, one after another and determine
which branch from the wheel conveyor is faster.
■ Stair step conveyors are used in industrial applications for example to transport materials in a machine
to another at a higher elevation for further processing, frequently separating them along the way. Here
the stair steps move up and down alternately, just like your Dynamic XL stair step conveyor.
The fischertechnik stair step conveyor has five
steps, which move up and down uniformly and
alternatingly. Each step is inclined toward the next
step, so that the balls roll downwards to the next
step. This continues step for step until the balls
arrive at the last stair step at the top. From here
they then roll down on the flex-rails through the
various obstacles in the obstacle course.
P D X L a
r o f i y n a m i c
Your ball rolls through the obstacle course - but then the
flex-rail stops suddenly and the ball falls downward. The
next rail catches the ball and it continues to roll down in
the opposite direction.
B
c t i v i t y o o k L e t
15
GB+USA
Obstacle - drop with
change of direction

Stair Step Conveyor

Tip:
Do not used more than ten balls in
this obstacle course at the beginning.
Tip:
To prevent the step components from
canting, move the components so
that you cannot feel an edge with
your finger. For example, press all
components down on the table.
Tip:
The drive cranks below the steps
must be offset precisely 180° for
the balls to roll down to the next
step without problems. If this is not
the case, pull the red idler sprocket
off the short shaft. Then you can
complete this adjustment easily.