I hope someone can help me.
I'm designing a building for uni that requires several lifts (elevators) which transfer bicycles and pallets vertically.
My tutor suggested to look at energy efficient lifts. He mentioned that he had seen a lift, which movement depended on a weight imbalance almost like a seesaw effect. The movement was controlled by a weight being placed on another lift forcing one lift down and one lift upward. A counterweight system, that relies upon weight rather than a guy pulling on a pulley or an electric motor.
If anyone knows of such a lift please can you direct me. It would be ideal for my design which is for a cycle delivery hub, in which cycles unload and then collect new packages.
I am aware of magnets but just wish to see if my tutors approach exists!
Thanks in advance.
