Motor Cart with Dolly Hoist Advisor Ahmad Fayed

Motor Cart with Dolly Hoist Advisor: Ahmad Fayed Instructor: Cris Koutsougeras Team Members: John Casey, Joshua Ford ET 493 Fall 2018

Team Weightlifters • Less manual lifting • Less pain • More efficient work done

About the Project • What? A cart that can be used to lift and move heavy objects. • Why? To reduce injury while increasing productivity in moving objects. • Who? People moving heavy equipment, safety and health organizations, etc.

Market Research From our analysis of the commercial market, we found designs that were: • Expensive • Not Compact • Commercial Use • Heavy

Project Goals • Affordable ($300 - $750) • Efficient • Safe and User Friendly • Compact (Foldable) • Can lift objects manually and mechanically.

Main Concerns for the Project ● Utilizing Manufacturing facilities ● Cost and competitive issues ● Have strong external funding source

Approach to Project (1/2) • Search the market for available designs • Pick the best 2 designs that fit our goals. • Use these 2 designs as starting point • Design and assemble each one in Solidworks

Approach to Project (2/2) • Use Working Model 2 D to analyze motion each design • Use Solidworks Simulation for FE analysis, safety, etc. • Choose one design to manufacture for next semester

Desired Specifications ● Load capacity: 150 - 200 lbs ● Lifting height: 40 -50 in ● Full size: 30 W x 40 Lx 60 in H ● Weight: 40 - 70 lbs

Lifting Mechanism Choices • Hydraulic Cylinder • Power Screw • Belt Drive/ Chain Drive

Hydraulic Cylinder • Automatic Overload Protection • Positioning Benefits

Power Screw • Simple to design • Easy to manufacture • Large load carrying capacity

Belt Drive/ Chain Drive • Simple and Economical • Noise and Vibration are damped out

Moving Mechanism Parts • DC Motor • Battery

External Sources of Funding • • • Insurance Companies Health Organizations Others that interest in preventing human injuries

Task Organization John ● Build the mainframe for each design ● Test each design in Working Model 2 D Joshua ● Build lifting mechanisms for each design ● Simulate each design in Solidworks Simulation Other tasks will be assigned weekly by Dr. Fayed.

Timeline

Deliverables • Have one fully tested design ready to be manufactured for the next semester. • Simulate and test each design to ensure that they are safe, efficient, etc. • Verify the load capacity each design can endure. • Verify the lift height each design can lift to.

Thank You!!