Hydraulic Jack, Automatic 12 volt DC - College Project

In summary, this project is a 12 volt DC hydraulic jack that is meant to be used in vehicles and service stations. It is made out of a motor, hydraulic pump, control unit, and other parts. The project is designed to replace a conventional jack with an automatic jack to reduce the physical effort required to lift a vehicle. The jack was made in 8th semester by the author and is currently working fine.
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Hello Frnds,

I am presenting my engineering final year project. It is a 12 volt DC hydraulic jack. This jack is made to lift light motor vehicles and light commercial vehicles. Its capacity can be increased by changing some parameters. The project consists of a 12 volt DC motor, a hydraulic pump, a control unit and other parts . The idea beyond the project is to replace conventional jack used in the vehicles with an automatic jack in order to reduce the physical effort required to lift the vehicle. The jack was made in 8th semester by me and working fine.





This jack is useful in vehicles as well as in service stations. Installing this jack in a vehicles is better idea to reduce the last effort of putting the jack at right place for operation. Still I am working on the design for making it compact, light, & more useful in modern vehicles.



Below is the link for the project-



Video - http://www.youtube.c...h?v=gB3zmIKyBLA




Design Related -



Project Soft Copy - http://www.scribd.com/doc/100068612/Automatic-12-Volt-DC-Jack

Images - http://www.scribd.com/doc/100068612/Automatic-12-Volt-DC-Jack

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For any technical information please feel free to contact me

My Email - arpit.v@hotmail.co.in
 
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arpit.v said:
Hello Frnds,

I am presenting my engineering final year project. It is a 12 volt DC hydraulic jack. This jack is made to lift light motor vehicles and light commercial vehicles. Its capacity can be increased by changing some parameters. The project consists of a 12 volt DC motor, a hydraulic pump, a control unit and other parts . The idea beyond the project is to replace conventional jack used in the vehicles with an automatic jack in order to reduce the physical effort required to lift the vehicle. The jack was made in 8th semester by me and working fine.





This jack is useful in vehicles as well as in service stations. Inbuilting this jack in a vehicles is better idea to reduce the last effort of putting the jack at right place for operation. Still I am working on the design for making it compact, light, & more useful in modern vehicles.



Below is the link for the project-



Video - http://www.youtube.c...h?v=gB3zmIKyBLA




Design Related -



Project Soft Copy - http://www.scribd.co...12-Volt-DC-Jack



Images - http://www.freeimagehosting.net/7b2h4

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/fd759



http://www.freeimagehosting.net/kzllfhttp://www.freeimagehosting.net/ix9el


http://www.freeimagehosting.net/nymqa



http://www.freeimagehosting.net/724zv



http://www.scribd.co...l-Unit-Assembly



For any technical information please feel free to contact me



My Email - arpit.v@hotmail.co.in
that's very cool, I wish I was doing something that cool for my final project sniff.

Did you guys put together all electrical parts from scratch as well?
 
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What do you mean by scratch ?
 
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"Scratch" means from the ground up, without pre-made parts. The term originated in the field of cooking. It's like when you make a cake using flour, baking powder, etc. rather than a boxed mix.
That is indeed a cool project. I have only one concern, which I think might just be a matter of terminology. You're pretty specific about grounding the motor to the vehicle body. That's pretty optimistic. What with plastic parts, paint, undercoating and whatnot, it's increasing difficult to find a conductive area on a car. Even in my very old vehicles, I usually have to hook onto a suspension piece or engine bracket. It might be more practical to use twinned wire (like jumper cables) and just ground to the alternator mount in all cases. It would be heavier, but maybe worth it to avoid hassles. Just a thought.
 
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New Updated Video Link -
 
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No dear, grounding is not so difficult. Just only you need to change the terminals inside the motor. Brush connected to negative and positive are interchanged. Means You need to change the polarity inside the motor.
 
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The video is pretty cool. Is that you working the switch?

arpit.v said:
No dear, grounding is not so difficult. Just only you need to change the terminals inside the motor. Brush connected to negative and positive are interchanged. Means You need to change the polarity inside the motor.
I hope that you realize that the foregoing quote makes absolutely no sense whatsoever.
 
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Thanks. No, that's not me working the switch. He is my friend (classmate) Abhishek Jain. I am facing the viva standing sideways with our HOD. Yes but the person dropping the jack is me.
 

1. What is a hydraulic jack?

A hydraulic jack is a mechanical device that uses liquid pressure to lift heavy objects. It operates on the principle of Pascal's Law, which states that a confined fluid transmits pressure evenly in all directions. This allows the jack to lift heavy objects with relatively little effort.

2. How does a hydraulic jack work?

A hydraulic jack consists of two cylinders - a larger one and a smaller one - connected by a pipe filled with hydraulic fluid. When force is applied to the smaller cylinder, it creates pressure in the fluid, which is then transmitted to the larger cylinder. This pressure causes the larger cylinder to lift the heavy object placed on top of it.

3. What is the advantage of using a hydraulic jack?

The main advantage of using a hydraulic jack is its ability to lift heavy objects with minimal effort. This makes it a useful tool for tasks such as changing tires or lifting heavy machinery. Additionally, hydraulic jacks are compact and portable, making them easy to use in various locations.

4. How is the hydraulic jack powered?

This particular hydraulic jack is powered by a 12 volt DC motor, meaning it can be operated using a car battery or any other 12V power source. This makes it convenient to use in different settings, whether it be in a garage or out in the field.

5. Is this hydraulic jack suitable for a college project?

Yes, this hydraulic jack is suitable for a college project as it is a practical and hands-on demonstration of the principles of hydraulics. It can also be used to lift and move heavy objects, making it a useful tool for various engineering and science projects.

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