1. ET 493 Instructor: Dr. Koutsougeras By Rhett Falcone and Scott Dauzat Advised by Dr. Mitra

2.  Design a safe portable ATV lift  Easy for one person to handle  Lightweight and disassembles for transport  Lifts from frame allowing access to underside of ATV  No electricity required

3.  Frame to be constructed of 4 x 4 x 1/8 in aluminum  Stress analysis to be performed to verify the beams will support the load  Top beam will be detachable for transport  Lifting arms will be made of steel due to the highest stress factor  Maximum lifting capacity of 1000 lbs.  Winch must have a brake so that the load will not fall when not turning  Cable size and tension will be determined to support the load  Pins placed under lifting arms for safety in case of cable failure

4. Pulley Pulleys Winch Cables Lifting Support Arms

5. Top Cross Beam Winch Lifting Support Arms Stabilizing bars

6. Hydraulic/Scissor Lift (Grainger.com)

7. Ramp Lift (discountramps.com)

8.  Hydraulic/Scissor Lift  Limited lift height  No access to underside of ATV  Ramp Lift  Does not lift the weight off the tires.  May drive off the ramp  Limited working area underneath the ATV  Not portable

9.  Portable and Lightweight  No electricity required  One man operated  Access to Underside of ATV  Tires can be removed while ATV is Lifted  Support arms lift from the frame

10.  Safety  Lowering of ATV must be slow and controlled  Keeping weight to a minimum  Maintain strength after many uses  Minimizing cost

11.  Stops turning when cranking is stopped  No free mode  Split drum allows cable to be pulled from opposite directions (etrailer.com)

12.  February 20, 2013: Came up with ATV lift idea.  February 27, 2013: Determined the design of the ATV lift and discussed components to be used.  March 5, 2013: Discussed pulley system and winch selection.  March 13, 2013: Created the outer frame in COMSOL and decided on the winch and cable to be used.  March 27, 2013: Informed the project had to be completed in one semester as opposed to two semesters, so the actual lift will not be built, only analyzed.  April 3, 2013: Interim proposal and presentation prepared which is due April 9th, 2013.  April 9, 2013: Deliver presentation and interim proposal.  April 23, 2013: Have complete analysis of ATV lift, including stress analysis using COMSOL.  May 1, 2013: Have final report and presentation complete.

13. Discount Ramps. 2013. ATV Stand. 5 Apr. 2013. www.discountramps.com. eTrailer. 2012. Dutton-Lainson Winch. 7 Apr. 2013. www. etrailer.com. Grainger. 2013. Motorcycle Jack, ATV, 1500 lbs. 5 Apr. 2013. www.grainger.com.