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SOLAR SCREW JACK

BLOCK DIAGRAM:-

Solar Panel/AC Supply

Rectifier Circuit

DC motor / AC motor

BATTERY

Existing Screw Jack Gear - 1 Chain ON-OFF Switch

Gear - 2

Shop Floor Motor Shaft

DC Motor

Diagram - REMOTE SCREW JACK

Explanation of Components used in REMOTE SCREW JACK:DC BATTERY DC batteries are charged during the day time and store the energy which is utilized during the hours where there are no sun rays and conventional electricity is not utilized. DC batteries are available in different ratings. The battery we utilized in our case is 12v, 10AH capacity. In the applications where appliances are operating on AC supply, the battery supply is converted into AC. For this purpose inverters are required. But in our case the motor used is operated on DC supply. So, there is no need of DC to AC converter. Also, if the polarity is reversed the motor direction is changed. DC Motor:It is permanent magnet type of DC motor. So, no

armature and field winding is there as in conventional DC motor. Only single supply is required. The motor speed can be changed if the voltage is changed. But, in our application the motor has to operate at high torque because, it has lifted the power jack. So, gear box is incorporated with the

existing DC motor. This gear box reduces the speed and increases the torque of the motor.

Mechanical Assembly:The mechanical assembly of the project REMOTE SCREW JACK consists of a DC motor with gear attached a chain and another similar gear at opposite end and which is mounted on a screw jack mechanism. The assembly details are shown in figure. It consists of a threaded screw which travels so as to increases the height of the jack. Hence, it is known as screw jack. The screw jack is used for lifting the auto cars. One of the flat surfaces of the screw jack is placed on ground and another flat surface on top side is used to lift the car. Initially the car is on the ground rested with the helps of wheels. And we require lifting it up for some purpose. We placed the power jack below the car. Then, with the help of threaded screw rotation the assembly lifts up which ultimately lifts the car up. Many accessories like screw, washer, springs etc. are provided. We are about to avoid the human operation for the operation of power jack. So, the screw jack is expected to rotate

automatically when power in ON. Thus, human power is not require and the battery supply is utilized for the same. The battery charging is done with solar energy in the system is more beneficial. The coupling between

screw jack and the rotating motor is done with the help of gear and chain mechanism.

Technical Specifications:1) 2) 3) Basic jack = Screw jack, operated REMOTELY. Energy source = non conventional from solar panel. DC battery = 12v, 10AH for out applications. It can be increased for increased capacity. 4) 5) 6) Gear = with 12 teeth on each side. 2 nos. DC motor = 12v, geared. ON-OFF switch = 16 Ampere toggle.

Machine required for completion of above project:1) ARC Welding Machine, Drilling Machine, Grinder, leath machine for turning purpose. Electro plating setup.

Advantages:1) Being the jack operated on DC supply and dc supply is obtained form solar energy. It helps in minimizing the shortage of

conventional energy. Also, the battery can be charged during the traveling of the car.

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The operation is done, by closing a single switch which helps in avoiding the man power, for jack operation.

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Being DC motor is suggested NO inversion of DC supply is required.

Disadvantage:1) Solar panel is can not be charge in rainy season. systems are helpless in rainy season. So, these

Future Scope:1) The solar based power jacks so developed have many advantages steel some lacunas are there. These lacunas are over come in further enhancement circuitry project. 2) In rainy season the conventional electricity generation is more, so, the battery charging can be done without solar. For this purpose the required battery charges will be developed in futures. 3) In future enhancements the power required for lifting the car will also, measured by using some transistors and if the load is more than the recommended load of the jack, the system will be stopped. 4) On line charging can be done.

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