Project 08

1 Introduction

Most cars come equipped with screw jacks[1] that cause the distressed motorist or automobile enthusiast (dep only is this tiring, but potentially harmful as well, many times I have bloodied my knuckles by scraping them maintenance. Current scissor jacks are also lacking in safety, the base of most scissor jacks is small and there prone to tipping; this is dangerous because the jack is design to lift objects of over 2000 lb. This project aims modeling a screw jack with a ratcheting crank that will allow the user to rotate the screw from a more comfor the base and adding support on the sides.

1.1 Problem Statement

Design a product by conducting market research, exploring alternative design options, three dimensional solid drawings, web site and slide show.

1.2 Design Goals

Design a car jack that is easier to operate and safer to use than the current standard without compromising cos

1.3 Project Management

Figure 1, below, shows an approximate timeline for the completion of various aspects for the project. The sc consists of the design process, Phase III entails CAD modeling of the design, and the final aspect of the proje

Figure 1 is a Gantt chart displaying a rough timeline for the task to be completed for the project.

2 Research & Decision Making

2.1 Product Comparison

Below are analyses two other car jacks that are similar to the jack I wish to design. They represent the two pr manual input. Picture Features Can lift up to 2,200 lbs. Electric motor powered by a 12V DC power source. Extends 13, compacts to less than 5. 7 power cord. Weighs 9 lbs. Pros The electric motor makes operating the jack simple and easy. Can operate jack away from the car.

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Table 1 is a table analyzing scissor jacks available in the market.

From Table 1 it can be seen that the overall concept of the scissor jack is constant and that any new product w possibility of the jack tipping (especially on an uneven surface. During further investigation, I stumbled upon

Figure 2 is a screen shot from a YouTube video showing a jack design concept. The video is available at http

I would like to incorporate some type of side support in my jack because it enhances safety and redistributes s

The designs above also lacked interchangeability. In my design I would like the make it possible for the user

2.2 Preliminary Designs

As stated before, the basic design and mechanics of the scissor jack are simplistic and lend little room for dra design concepts sketched with Google SketchUp.

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Figure 3 (a) design alternative #1, (b) design alternative #2, and (c) design alternative #3.

Design #1 represents the base model of the scissor jack, it is the most simple. Design #2 has an extended bas adds stability between the top and bottom of the jack (much like Figure 2). The stabilizing arms on design #3 to compact its shape and make storage easier. Design Pros Cons Small base makes tipping a risk. No added stability between the top risks a collapse

Light weight

Simple design (less places for failure) 1 Cheap Uses little material

Easy to store Extended base makes tipping less likely. Simple design

No added stability between the top and bottom risks a collapse Shape is not compact, makes storage difficult. Added material, cost weight Added complexity creates more areas for problems Added components add cost

2 Adds stability to jack.

Extended base makes tipping less likely. 3 Prevents collapse

Reduces to a compact shape that is easy to store Stability added with moderate weight increase

Table 2 is a chart exploring the advantages and disadvantages of each design.

2.3 Decision Making

To help make a decision for the final design, the table below weighs the attributes of each design. The design worst a 1, the values are then totaled to determine the overall best design. The designs will be assigned value because all three designs operate in the same basic manner and are capable of being used with a ratchet). The

Attribute Cost Safety Weight Storage Total

Design #1 3 5 3 3 14

Design #2 2 10 1 1 14

Design #3 1 15 2 2 20

Table 3 is a table weighing the attributes of each design in a table to aid in deciding a final design. Design #1 uses the least amount of material, so it scored high in cost, weight and storage, but, because of the weight, cost and poor storage. Design #3 adds safety without compromising on weight and storage, but adds

2.4 Final Design

Design #3 scored the highest in the analysis of alternative designs because safety is extremely important when lengthen the base of design #3 so that it is the same length as the fully compacted jack. Design #3 also adds s screw head lends it to operation by other tools like a power drill or wrench (this product is to come equipped

3 Sketches

Figure 4 through Figure 6 show the original hand sketches used to begin the 3D modeling phase of the projec as necessary by the design during the solid modeling phase.

3.1 Crank

Figure 4 shows the original hand sketches to begin modeling the crank.

3.2 Jack

Figure 5 shows the original hand sketches used to begin modeling the jack.

3.3 Supports

Figure 6 shows the original hand sketches used to begin modeling the supports.

4 3D CAD Models

Pictured below in Figure 7 through Figure 13 are the 3D components and assemblies of the jack and crank mo

4.1 Parts
Figure 7 through Figure 9 show the 3D models of all the components of the jack and crank.

4.1.1 Jack

Figure 7 showcases the core jack components. Note that lower arm A & B are identical except that the placem note the protrusion on the power screw near the bolt head to fix that end of the screw allowing it to behave as

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Figure 7 shows the components of the jack subassembly: (a) & (b) the base, (c) lower arm A, (d) lower arm B (j) unthreaded arm to arm fastener, (k) the top, (l) arm to base fastener, (m) arm to top fastener, (n) support to

4.1.2 Supports

Figure 8 showcases the support components. Note that support base A & B, support casing A & B as well as

located on opposite sides of the jack. The lock was constructed by merging two components and smoothing o

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Figure 8 shows the components of the support subassembly: (a) & (c) support base A, (b) & (d) support base support top, (k) support arm to top fastener, (l) casing to base fastener.

4.1.3 Crank

Figure 9 showcases the crank components. The handle of the crank is connected to the socket with a pin and without the complexity of a ratchet. The crank was originally designed to be a ratchet; the reason for this des

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(c) Figure 9 shows the components of the crank subassembly: (a) & (b) socket, (c) handle, (d) pin.

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4.2 Assembly
Figure 10 shows the fully assembled and constrained jack. The pictures show how the jacks supports rotate the jacks movements can be found at the URL provided in section 0.

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Figure 10 shows the fully assembled supported jack at various positions (a) compacted, (c) lowered with supp

Figure 11 shows exploded views of the jack assembly to give a general idea of how the components fit togeth

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(c) Figure 11 (a), (b) & (c) show the assembled jack assembly exploded at various positions.

Figure 12 shows the hidden moving components of the jack by making their masking components transparen directly in the animation, but the power screw can be seen rotating.)

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(e) Figure 12 shows various hidden moving components of the jack: (a) meshing of the lower arms, (b) meshing Figure 13 shows the crank in constrained and exploded views.

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(b) Figure 13 shows the crank assembly: (a) fully constrained, (b) exploded.

5 Technical Drawings

Figure 14 through Figure 22 contain the technical drawings showing the composition of the entire system (jac components. Larger copies of all of the drawings below are attached to this report.

5.1 BOM Drawings

Figure 14 through Figure 18 show the components which make up the systems subassemblies.

Figure 14 shows the supported jack assembly & subassemblies.

Figure 15 shows the support arm A subassembly & BOM.

Figure 16 shows the jack subassembly & BOM.

Figure 17 shows the support arm B subassembly & BOM.

Figure 18 show the crank subassembly & BOM.

5.2 2D Parts
Figure 19 through Figure 22 show the dimensioned components indicated in the subassemblies above.

Figure 19 shows the dimensioned support components.

Figure 20 shows the dimensioned jack components. The bolt head thickness for the power screw was determ

Figure 21 shows the dimensioned jack fasteners.

Figure 22 shows the dimensioned crank components.

6 Presentation

The sections below present the polished and finished product with rendered images highlighting the materials crank and the positions of all jack components.

Below is a PowerPoint slide show of a presentation of this product. Slides 8, 10 & 11 do not function properl macros enabled is attached to this page.

Below is a video of the presentation of this project.

6.1 Renderings
Figure 23 shows rendered images of the jack and crank at various positions in a pavement environment. The components are rendered as cast iron.

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Figure 23 shows renderings of (a), (b), (c) & (d) the jack at various positions (some with crank) and (e) the cr

6.2 Video
A video animation showcasing the operation of the supported jack is available below. Rendered:

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7 Discussion
7.1 General

The original design as stated at the beginning of this report and in the preliminary sketches was to have a ratc jack. During the modeling process it was discovered that the amount of intricate components that would be r

point. The jack and crank must be dependable, ready to work at anytime. The jack and crank are stored in a many moving parts of the ratchet rust, it could cease function leaving the stranded motorist out of luck after a has far fewer parts than a ratcheting crank would require and is more reliable because it does not possess sma

Figure 24 shows part of the ratchet that would be housed in another casing or handle and then attached to a so turned with it, the locking mechanism is pressed down and locks into another set of teeth depending on which function. The complexity of this process does not lend a ratchet to be stored in a corrosive environment, such

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Figure 24 (a) shows the original ratchet design, (b), (c) & (d) show the internal components of the ratchets at was learned from two online tutorials, one to make the spring flexible[2] and another to fix the number of coil

7.2 Cost Analysis

The entire system consists of two durable materials with relatively low costs. The components are not large o the jack and crank is relatively low. However, the cost compared to an unsupported jack with bar crank is hi and functionality of the supported jack both of which were the overall goals of this design.

7.3 Product Life Analysis

The product is guaranteed for life in the user manual because of the strong materials it is made from. The jac corrosion. All fasteners and the majority of moving components are made from stainless steel the remaining vehicle) should they be exposed to a corrosive environment.

7.4 User Manual

A user manual detailing the safety precautions, operation and warrant associated with the jack is attached to t

8 Conclusion

The goals of this project were to design a safer, easier to operate car jack without significantly increasing cost completely. The increase of cost and weight is unavoidable when attempting to enhance safety, but the amou will certainly cost less than an electrically powered scissor jack that does not possess the same safety features reduce the jack to a compact state for storage.

9 References
[1] Car

jacks that raise and automobile by rotating a power screw to move two hinged joints together, increasi

[1]

Budynas, R. G., Nisbett, J. K., 2008, Shigleys Mechanical Engineering Design, Eighth Edition, McGrawH

[2] TUTORIAL: Spring - Make Flexible in Pro/ENGINEER Assembly, [Online], Available: http://www.proengineertips.com/asse

[3] TUTORIAL: Relation in Spring Model for Make Flexible in Pro/ENGINEER, [Online], Available: http://www.proengineertip

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