INTRODUCTION “Big Red” Torin Aluminum Jack “Big Red” Torin Aluminum Jack 3000 lb capacity 3000 lb capacity Gross weight 48 lbs Gross weight 48 lbs High strength to weight ratio High strength to weight ratio Low profile Low profile Rubber lift pad Rubber lift pad
PURPOSE Demonstrate the use of jack Demonstrate the use of jack Redesign jack within scope and capabilities of Pro Engineer Redesign jack within scope and capabilities of Pro Engineer Enhance performance of jack Enhance performance of jack Modify jacking efficiency Modify jacking efficiency
CHALLENGES Measurement with minimum error Limited visibility caused by datum planes Part per body Conversion from hydraulic to mechanical system Assembly and animation
CONNECTIONS Rack & pinion for new gear system Rack & pinion for new gear system
MODIFICATIONS Pro Engineer cannot create a hydraulic pump using fluid motion Pro Engineer cannot create a hydraulic pump using fluid motion Replaced hydraulic pumping system with rack & pinion gear system Replaced hydraulic pumping system with rack & pinion gear system
MODIFICATIONS Redesigned handle to increase efficiency of jack Redesigned handle to increase efficiency of jack
ASSEMBLY
ANIMATION