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Hydraulic Log Splitter ET 493- Senior Design One Jordan Millet Ridge Bourgeois Marcus Millet Advisor: Dr. Junkun Ma Teacher: Dr. Cris Koutsourgeras
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Introduction For our project, we have chosen to design a hydraulic log splitter that is capable of being towed by a vehicle using engineering methods that we have obtained throughout the years.
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What we are trying to accomplish
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Overview of Project The Project is divided into three main parts: The Trailer Design The Hydraulics and Pump Design The Control System
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Trailer Design Jordan Millet Goal: To design a trailer that will be able to support a certain amount of weight and capable of traveling at a maximum speed of 75 miles per hour.
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Trailer Design -Objective: To design the trailer in a way that you flip the trailer the horizontal position that you tow the machine in, to a vertical position that is needed for use.
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AutoCAD Drawing of Frame
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Trailer Design Trailer will be made with W-beam (w150-22) HSS (High Speed Steel) for the tongue of the trailer. Estimated Weight: 400 pounds
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Hydraulic System Ridge Bourgeois We will design a hydraulic system that is able to support a design force. This force is the force needed to split a log with maximum of two foot in length.
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Hydraulic System We will have to find suitable valve systems for the hydraulics and select the capacity of the hydraulic pump.
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Hydraulic System Other things that we will have to take into account: Types of lubricants to use What size of cylinders for the hydraulics? What size motor needed for the hydraulics? What size of reservoir to store hydraulic oil?
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Hydraulic Design Engineering designs and practices that were used such as mechanical design, and fluid mechanics.
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Control System The control system is the main part to make the wedge go up and down in order to split logs. The control system determines the amount of hydraulic pressure that will be exerted to the cylinder.
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Auto Cad Drawing of Control System
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Control System Detent Control System is the type of Control system that we have decided to use. Two-Way control system. Auto-Return Safety!!!
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Parts of the Control Valve Port A Port B Inlet Port Outlet Port Pressure Release Valve
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Picture of Control Valve
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Parts needed for Log Splitter 2-inch Ball Coupler Hydraulic Cylinder Mounting Plates Wedge Splitting Beam Engine (Donated) 2 16 inch Tires Hydraulic Fluid Filter Hydraulic Pump
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Parts for Log Splitter Beam Bracket Support Leg 1 ¼” Safety Chain around 12 inches long Tongue made of HSS 3/16 x 2 x 2 1 axle 2 spindles and 2 hub caps One W beam ¼ x 6 x 6 (W 150-22) 60” Hydraulic Hose
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Potential Challenges There will be some challenges associated with the project. Cost of parts Another challenge will be to find people who may be willing to donate some parts to us. Time Management
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Moving Forward: Begin construction of the log splitter starting with the frame. Have a fully functional hydraulic log splitter by the end of next semester. Make modifications as needed
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Timeline for Spring Semester February-March: Continue to get parts in and once in begin construction of trailer. March-April: Finish trailer frame and install hydraulics and control systems. April-End of April: Make modifications as needed and begin final presentation work.
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