Khulna University of Engineering & Technology (KUET)

Khulna 9203, Bangladesh

Department of Mechanical Engineering

PROJECT

Design of a car lifting mechanism to change its wheel

COURSE NO: ME – 3118

Submitted to Submitted by

Dr. Md. Shariful Islam Md. Akibur Rahat Jim

Professor 2005057
Dr. Md. Arifuzzaman Group: A2-5
Professor
Section: A
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Khulna University of Engineering &
Technology
 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Our project involves the mechanical design of a car lifting screw jack, optimized for efficiency,
durability, and ease of use. At the core of the lifting mechanism is an M20 screw, providing a
robust and reliable means of elevating the car with smooth and consistent operation. The
handle is ergonomically designed to allow users to apply force comfortably and effectively,
connected to the M20 screw to enable easy raising and lowering of the vehicle. The design
features eight arms strategically positioned to distribute the load evenly, enhancing structural
integrity and ensuring stability to prevent tilting or imbalance. A solid base plate offers a secure
foundation for the jack, capable of withstanding pressures during lifting and providing stability
on various surfaces. Two arm links connect the arms to the M20 screw, translating the rotational
movement of the handle into linear lifting motion, and are engineered to endure high stress and
ensure synchronized movement.

Throughout the design process, we faced several challenges. The power screw design required
ensuring it could lift 10,630 N with a safe margin, adjusting to a 60° constraint angle for stress
management, and determining the correct diameter of the power screw while ensuring it met
market standards. For the arms and links, we focused on preventing buckling while maintaining
a factor of safety and iteratively adjusted their height and width. The crankshaft and handle
analysis involved ensuring dimensional precision to withstand lifting forces and applying
distortion energy theory for durability.

Material constraints were another significant challenge. We opted to use carbon steel
throughout the design, despite potential benefits from stronger materials, and adjusted
dimensions to compensate for these limitations. Balancing safety factors with economic
feasibility required iterative refinement to meet safety standards without exceeding the budget.
Visualization and modeling were also crucial, involving the creation of a SolidWorks model for
visual representation and collaborative assembly of individual parts for final product
visualization. Additionally, iterative calculations were necessary to ensure dimensional accuracy
and optimization.

This design offers enhanced load distribution, ergonomic operation, robust construction, and a
versatile base plate. It stands as a testament to our commitment to safety, reliability, and user-
friendly operation, making it a dependable tool for both professional and personal automotive
maintenance needs.
 Discussion
The development of our car lifting screw jack presented a variety of technical challenges that
required innovative solutions and meticulous planning. Key among these was the power screw
design, which needed to lift 10,630 N safely. We addressed this by selecting an M20 screw,
adjusting the angle constraints to 60° for optimal stress management, and ensuring the screw's
diameter met industry standards. The design of the arms and links was equally critical; we
focused on preventing buckling by carefully calculating and adjusting their dimensions, ensuring
a high factor of safety. The crankshaft and handle required precise dimensional analysis to
endure lifting forces, employing distortion energy theory to enhance durability.

Material selection posed another challenge, as we opted for carbon steel to balance strength
and cost-effectiveness. This necessitated dimension adjustments to compensate for any
material limitations. Additionally, we faced the need to balance safety and economic
considerations, refining our design iteratively to meet stringent safety standards without
exceeding budget constraints. Visualization played a crucial role in our process, with SolidWorks
models helping us to assemble and visualize the final product comprehensively. Through
iterative calculations and collaborative efforts, we achieved a design that is robust, reliable, and
user-friendly, ensuring it meets both professional and personal automotive maintenance needs
effectively.

Conclusion

The designing process of this mechanism involved critical decision making and methodological
approach. By continuous development process, the calculations of the fundamental parts of the
car lifting mechanism were revised. Insights of load distribution, material constraints,
adjustment of dimensions to meet necessary requirements, utilization of CAD software etc.
were furnished among all the team members. The final mechanism i.e. screw jack was proved to
be reliable and safe. The project provided us with ample opportunity to learn and execute the
steps of a mechanical design process and improvement of our industrial knowledge.