Marble Lift Mechanism

My fascination with gears mechanisms marble machines and history formed my inspiration for this model.
Marble lift mechanism. The model incorporates two antique mechanisms. The open construction of the lift means it can be integrated anywhere within the marble run. At first glance i thought this creation was some sort of wooden gear clock. I copied this idea from brad litwin s quadrapult.
My fascination with gears mechanisms marble machines and history formed my inspiration for this model. Brad s quadrapult is powered by a motor so the marbles arrive at the catapult at regular intervals. Marblevator mechanisms is the latest in my marblevator series of marble machines and features the quickest marble lift mechanism i ve ever designed. Marblevator mechanisms is the latest in my marblevator series of marble machines and features the quickest marble lift mechanism i ve ever designed.
Thanks to the ingenious technology of the marble lift it s finally possible to transport your marbles right back to the start of the track after completing an exciting run. A peaucellier lipkin straight line. Watch as your colourful marbles rise higher and higher up the transparent tubes until they finally reach the top ready to begin. Marble machine quatro 2010.
The centerpiece for this marble machine are the gears. Added base 2 stl with a slightly longer track.