Horizontal drive types with a focus on the "steering drive module"

Horizontal drive with travel/steering drive module

A travel/steering drive module consists of a driven swivel caster and a steering drive. The load is distributed via two non-driven fixed casters.

  • Inexpensive and simple
  • Good load distribution
  • Medium maneuverability
  • Low payload
  • Space requirement for travel/steering drive module
  • Increased abrasion during alignment

Horizontal drive with differential drive module and steering drive module

In the case of a horizontal drive with differential drive module and steering drive module, the drive force is supplied exclusively via the differential drive module.

  • Inexpensive mechanics
  • Good load distribution
  • Precise maneuverability
  • Moderate payload

Horizontal drive with differential and travel/steering drive module

In the case of a horizontal drive with differential and travel/steering drive module, the drive force is supplied via both the differential drive module and the travel/steering drive module.

  • Good load distribution
  • Precise maneuverability
  • Higher payload

Horizontal drive with several travel/steering drive modules

In the case of a horizontal drive with two or more travel/steering drive modules, omnidirectional travel is possible with high loads.

The number of travel/steering drive modules can be configured and is not limited by the software.

  • Individual maneuverability
  • High payload
  • Low space requirements for travel/steering drive modules
  • Requirements for floor conditions or mechanics (mounting via rocker)