INTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

““Big Red” Torin Big Red” Torin Aluminum JackAluminum Jack

3000 lb capacity3000 lb capacity Gross weight 48 lbsGross weight 48 lbs High strength to High strength to

weight ratioweight ratio Low profileLow profile Rubber lift padRubber lift pad

PURPOSEPURPOSE

Demonstrate the use of jackDemonstrate the use of jack Redesign jack within scope and Redesign jack within scope and

capabilities of Pro Engineercapabilities of Pro Engineer Enhance performance of jackEnhance performance of jack Modify jacking efficiencyModify jacking efficiency

CHALLENGESCHALLENGES

Measurement with minimum errorMeasurement with minimum error Limited visibility caused by datum planesLimited visibility caused by datum planes Part per bodyPart per body Conversion from hydraulic to mechanical Conversion from hydraulic to mechanical

systemsystem Assembly and animationAssembly and animation

CONNECTIONSCONNECTIONS

Rack & pinion for Rack & pinion for new gear systemnew gear system

MODIFICATIONSMODIFICATIONS

Pro Engineer Pro Engineer cannot create a cannot create a hydraulic pump hydraulic pump using fluid motionusing fluid motion

Replaced hydraulic Replaced hydraulic pumping system pumping system with rack & pinion with rack & pinion gear systemgear system

MODIFICATIONSMODIFICATIONS

Redesigned handle Redesigned handle to increase to increase efficiency of jackefficiency of jack

ASSEMBLYASSEMBLY

ANIMATIONANIMATION