[FEATURE REQUEST]: Hook Lever mechanical improvements

[eHanseJoerg]

Discord Username

Ulukaii

Feature/Enhancement Summary

Improvements recommended for the - otherwise well-built - hook lever assembly. In summary:

1. Increase pathway size for the hook lever indicator cables --> ease of assembly
2. Improve lever holding --> remove heat insert, as it is not stable
3. Move mounting screw positions --> make later maintenance possible.

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1. Increase pathway size for the hook lever indicator cables
Problem: the pathway is too small and narrow for assembly
Solution: increase hole size on top of pathway; increase pathway width.

2. Improve lever holding --> remove heat insert, as it is not stable
Problem: The small heat insert won't mechanically hold the hook lever strong enough for the expected forces (long lever arm etc.)
Solution: Replace heat insert solution with a threaded hole in OH5A1A2-12 (hook lever) such that a screw can be inserted (see picture below). Requiring the user to insert a thread into this assembly is not increasing build complexity, as the same is demanded elsewhere in the build (e.g., park brk handle)

3. Move mounting screw positions
Problem: Screw on the top right is virtually inaccessible. Corresponding nut is inaccessible (blocked by structural bracket)
Solution: Check if moving screw is possible. If not, change bracket such that at least the nut is not blocked

Justification

After having built the hook lever assemble, I noted sveral deficiencies that become clear once the lever assembly has been built physically.

Applicable Part Numbers

OH5A2A1

Release Version

v0.2.0

Category

Mechanical (Structure/Panels/Mechanisms)

Applicable End Item(s)

Right Console (RCON)

Miscellaneous Info

No response