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

Horizontal drive with one turntable drive module

In the case of a horizontal drive with one turntable drive module, the drives are installed on a slewing gear. The slewing gear also has a position encoder. The rotary movement can occur at standstill or during travel. The turntable drive module allows small turning circles and smooth vehicle movements.

  • Even force distribution to the drives
  • Rotation at standstill with low friction
  • Precise maneuvering
  • Medium requirements on the floor
    • Unevenness in the floor can be compensated for by the turntable drive module, which is mounted on a rocker.

Horizontal drive with turnable and steering drive module

In the case of a horizontal drive with turntable and steering drive module, omnidirectional travel is possible with medium loads.

The steering drive module can actively steer against the rotation during diagonal travel to maintain the alignment of the vehicle contour.

  • Individual maneuverability
  • Medium payload
  • Space requirement for turntable drive module and additional steering drive module
  • Medium precision

Horizontal drive with two turntable drive modules

In the case of a horizontal drive with two turntable drive modules, omnidirectional travel is possible with high loads.

  • Individual maneuverability
  • High payload
  • Space requirement for turntable drive modules
  • High precision

Horizontal drive with four turntable drive modules

A horizontal drive with four or more turntable drive modules enables higher loads in comparison.

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