Pictures of B&M Invert lift system?

[NickkyG]

Does anyone have any close up pictures of the chain mechanism on a B&M invert coaster? The motor, chain, cogs 'n' stuff.

If you have any decent pics of that stuff on other coasters that would be appreciated too!

I also would like some pics of brake mechanisms on various coasters too if anyone has any pics!

Thanks in advance!

 

[Dave]

Look on RCDB and look at all the inverts, as that will surely have a high chance of coming across the pictures your after.

 

[Screaming Coasters]

www.towersalmanac.com

 

[NickkyG]

That's the best i've seen yet!

Is the motor basically in that white box above the track or is it elsewhere?

 

[Hixee]

That white box will be part of the motor system.

There will need to be the motor, gearbox, chain tensioners and electronics there too.

 

[NickkyG]

Ahhh... that all sounds a bit much.. i think i'll stick with what i already have lol!

 

[neo]

B&M inverted motors:

http://www.rcdb.com/ig3244.htm?picture=42

http://www.rcdb.com/ig3244.htm?picture=31

http://www.rcdb.com/ig4190.htm?picture=2
(Uninstalled)

B&M inverted brakes:

http://www.rcdb.com/ig4190.htm?picture=1

http://www.rcdb.com/ig3305.htm?picture=28

B&M hyper motors:

http://www.rcdb.com/ig3290.htm?picture=10
(B&M invert motors look very similar, and are always placed on the right side of the track.)

http://www.rcdb.com/ig3290.htm?picture=43

B&M hyper brakes:

http://www.rcdb.com/ig1414.htm?picture=1

http://www.rcdb.com/ig1414.htm?picture=46
(Brake installed, with magnetic brake on right.)

Ultimately, B&M use very similar mechanical arrangements for their different coaster types. There are few design differences between say Manta and Patriot’s lift hill motors. Whilst you’ll also never really see any gears or sprockets, as they’re hidden away within track and motor structures on B&M coasters.

 

[NickkyG]

I love you.