REPORT OF Hydraulic Jack

Development of Motorized Hydraulic Jack
Chapter 1
Introduction
1.1 Introduction of Electro-Hydraulic Jack
Bottle or hand jacks, came into wide spread popularity during the early part of the
20th Century, paralleling the boom of the automobile industry. They filled the immediate
need of a small convenient device requiring only one person to operate that could lift an
automobile off the ground for servicing - It quickly found hundreds of other uses in the
modern world, as well.
Jack is used for power transmission or transmission of force. A Hydraulic Jack
is a cylinder on whose surface is cylindrical .The cylinder will have specified width and
depth, which bear some ratio with the diameter of the cylinder. The piston rotates in a
cylinder on the internal surface. Thus a piston and a cylinder make a connected pair in
which one remains stationary while other rotates and translates axially. If an axial force
acts on, say cylinder moving inside stationary piston, the point of application of the force
will move as the cylinder advances in axial direction. This will result in work being done
and hence power being transmitted. Both types – one in which piston rotates and
advances in a stationary cylinder or one in which piston rotates between fixed support
and piston is free to move axially – are used in practice. In the latter case the force acting
on piston will move as piston translates. However, the friction between the surfaces of
contact will require some power to be overcome. Hence the power delivered by the
cylinder-piston pair will be less than the power supplied.
The contact surfaces of cylinder and piston are made perpendicular to the outside
and inside cylindrical surfaces. They are sometimes given a small inclination. Such
provision keeps coefficient of friction to a reasonable low level. The coefficient of
friction may be further reduced by lubrication. However, by creating considerably
inclined surfaces in piston and cylinder the effective coefficient of friction is very low.
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1.2 Need of Electro-Hydraulic Jack
A revolutionary change has taken place in the field of Fluid Power Technology
due to the integration of electronics as a control medium for hydraulic components and
systems. Due to sophistication of hydraulics and allied fields of power and higher
accuracy in speed, force and position control. Efforts have been made to include the latest
possible trends in the field of hydraulics and allied control areas to keep the ever
changing state of the technology in hydraulics. Now a day more stress is given to
LUXURY, COMFORT and SAFETY as much as possible with money and
TECHNOLOGY available with the mankind. In that way to help those who are
physically challenged this project is been made. That is a case of lifting a jack to an
automobile, is troublesome to physically challenged human being. And we are using oil,
hence the jack as a means of power transmissions. Hydraulic systems are now extensively
used in almost all the engineering fields in varied applications. So we tried to grab the
opportunity. Energy can neither be created nor be destroyed but it can be transformed
from one form to another. The energy associated with human beings will decrease as he
becomes older resulting unable to challenge physically. To overcome we have provided
alternate source of energy by taking the power from wiper motor to drive the hydraulic
jack loading subsequently and automatically, which substantially reduce the burden. Our
project works on the mechanism of converting rotary motion of the wiper motor into
reciprocating motion of the hydraulic jack plunger. A cylinder cage structure of wiper
motor ensures maximum power delivered by consuming the available battery power
which can be easily generated. Important thing is that the power is available at any instant
and anyone can withdraw easily, without any hazard.
Realizing that the engineers are more concerned with the applications than with
theory, we have woven the subject-matter with this practical application in engineering
and achieved the objective. Addition of number of figures, tables and examples is in
proportionate to the addition of written word because they offer better visual appreciation
and mental grasp.

Chapter 2
Standard Range and Capacities of Hydraulic Jacks
2.1 STANDARD RANGE OF HYDRAULIC JACKS
a) Hydraulic Bottle Type Jack. From 5MT – 100MT Capacity.

b) Remote control Jack – With a separate pumping unit connected to the main Jack
using a 2Mtr Hydraulic Hose. From 5MT – 1000MT Capacity.
c) Hydraulic Puller Centre Hole Jack Remote type. From 10MT – 100MT Capacity.
d) Trolley Jack- Primarily for Automobiles & Workshop applications. From 1.5MT
– 20MT Capacity.
e) Hydraulic Toe Lift Jack. From 10MT – 50MT Capacity.
f) Hydraulic Pallet Truck. From 1MT – 3MT Capacity.
g) Hydraulic Lifting Table. From 1MT – 3MT Capacity.
h) Hydraulic Mobile Floor Crane. From 1MT – 3MT Capacity.
i) Hydraulic Pipe Bending Machine. Suitable for pipe sizes ½” to 6”.
2.2 STANDARD RANGE OF HYDRAULIC JACKS
The standard American lifting capacities start at 1 1/2 ton and run 3 ton, 5 ton, 8
ton, 12 ton, 20 ton, 30 ton, 50 ton and 100 ton.
2.3 PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Bottle/hand jacks have the general appearance of an old 1 quart milk bottle and
range in weight from a few pounds for the smallest 1 1/2 ton models to more than 200
pounds for a 100 ton jack. Average heights range from about seven inches to 10 inches
with a stroke (pushing range) of about five to six inches. Many jacks in the 1 1/2 to 12
ton capacity group offer a convenient extension screw giving an extra 3 inches of utility.
Aside from the standard sizes, a few brands offer 'stubby' jacks that start as low as 6
inches. One brand sells a 'telescoping' jack that ranges from a low height of about 5

inches and extends to a height of more than 10 inches. In addition, 1 1/2, 3, 8, 12 and
even 20 ton capacity jacks are available in heights from 20 to 24 inches, popular in
engine cherry picker/cranes and for special applications; however, the 8, 12 and 20 ton
versions are quite expensive.

Chapter 3
Construction of Electro-Hydraulic Jack

Construction of Electro-Hydraulic Jack
Parts used in Electro-Hydraulic Jack

3.1 Hydraulic Jack Working & Design
3.2 Wiper Motor Working & Design
3.3 Battery
3.4. Wiring &Switches
Fig.3.1 Hydraulic Jack

3.1 Hydraulic Jack Working & Design
Hydraulic jacks transmit a small mechanical force through one small hydraulic
cylinder to a large hydraulic cylinder. This results in a large mechanical force exerted by
the larger cylinder (due to Pascal’s principle which states that the pressure in a closed
system is the same everywhere). This model uses a hand pump to power the smaller
hydraulic cylinder. A circular pipe transmits the hydraulic liquid from the smaller
cylinder to the larger cylinder, with a check valve to prevent backflow. The larger
cylinder lifts a load. The mass of the load can be changed to investigate the pressures
generated in the hydraulic system
For applying load lifting the vehicle by hydraulic Jack hand is operated with
separate pumping unit and is wiper motor. This Jack is portable and available in various
capacities. The pumping unit is connected to the hydraulic jack by means of a rigid
connecting flat 0.5 meter long. The approximate lift of the ram is 90 to 120mm. the
pumping unit is a single plunger type with detachable handle. But is modified by
replacing a flat. The unit is fixed on a metal frame base which is fastened with supporting
bars. A pressure release valve is provided on the pumping unit. The load is indicated on
piston of hydraulic jack with rise in its mean level.
A hydraulic jack consists of a handle cum lever of 30 cm length and an assembly

of given dimensions. In order to that a load of 20 kN be supported by the jack, what
should be the force exerted on the handle? The distance between the fulcrum of the lever
and the point where the plunger is connected is 25 mm.

Area of cross section of the large piston = 𝛑𝐝²𝟒

= 𝝅× (𝟎.𝟎𝟓)² x 𝟒
=0.0196 m2
Pressure of the hydraulic fluid under the piston should be such as to balance the force
applied on the piston.
P = 𝟐𝟎×𝟏𝟎𝟎𝟎𝟎.𝟎𝟏𝟗𝟔
= 𝟏𝟎.𝟏𝟖×𝟏𝟎𝟔 𝑵𝒎²
By Pascal’s law of pressure is transmitted undiminished in all directions. The pressure at
the bottom of the small piston must be.𝟏𝟖×𝟏𝟎𝟔 𝑵𝒎².
The force exerted on the small piston must be = (𝐏× 𝛑𝐝²𝟒) N

= 𝟏𝟎.𝟏𝟖×𝟏𝟎𝟔×𝛑× 𝟎.𝟎𝟏𝟓 𝟐𝟒
= 1800 N
The force desired to be exerted at the handle of lever should be
F = 1800×𝟐𝟓𝟑𝟎𝟎 = 150 N
Torque Required
T = Torque =? Nm
P = Power = 17 watt
N₁ = at low speed = 60 rpm
N₂ = at high speed = 120 rpm
T = (P) ÷ (2ΠN₁)
T = (P×60) ÷ (2ΠN₂)
T = (17×60) ÷ (2×Π×60)
T = 2.78 Nm
The torque obtained will be maximum at the lower speeds. Hence the same is
adopted. Hydraulic Jack plunger actuation length = 28 mm.

3.2 Wiper Motor Working & Design
Introduction
D. C. motors are seldom used in ordinary applications because all electric supply
companies furnish alternating current However, for special applications such as in steel
mills, mines and electric trains, it is advantageous to convert alternating current into
direct current in order to use d.c. motors. The reason is that speed/torque characteristics
of D.C. motors are much more superior to that of A.C motors. Therefore, it is not
surprising to note that for industrial drives, D.C. motors are as popular as 3-phase
induction motors. Like D.C. generators, D.C. motors are also of three type’s viz., series-
wound, shunt-wound and compound wound. The use of a particular motor depends upon
the mechanical load it has to drive.
D.C. Motor Principle
A machine that converts D.C. power into mechanical power is known as a D.C.
motor. Its operation is based on the principle that when a current carrying conductor is
placed in a magnetic field, the conductor experiences a mechanical force. The direction
of this force is given by Fleming’s left hand rule and magnitude is given by;
F = BIl Newton’s
Basically, there is no constructional difference between a D.C. motor and a D.C.
generator. The same D.C. machine can be run as a generator or motor.
Working of D.C. Motor
Consider a part of a multipolar D.C. motor as shown in Fig. (4.1). When the
terminals of the motor are connected to an external source of D.C. supply:
(i) The field magnets are excited developing alternate N and S poles;
(ii) The armature conductors carry ^currents. All conductors under N-pole carry currents
in one direction while all the conductors under S-pole carry currents in the opposite
direction.

Suppose the conductors under N-pole carry currents into the plane of the paper and those
under S-pole carry currents out of the plane of the paper as shown in Fig. (3.2). Since
each armature conductor is carrying current and is placed in the magnetic field,
mechanical force acts on it. Referring to Fig. (3.2) and applying Fleming’s left hand rule,
it is clear that force on each conductor is tending to rotate the armature in anticlockwise
direction. All these forces add together to produce a driving torque which sets the
armature rotating. When the conductor moves from one side of brush to the other, the
current in that conductor is reversed and at the same time it comes under the influence of
next pole which is of opposite polarity. Consequently, the direction of force on the
conductor remains the same.
Figure (3.2) Motor

Design of Wiper Motor
Wiper Motor Design
Windshield wipers are designed and made to clear water from a windshield. The
wiper parts visible from outside the car are the rubber blade, the wiper arm holding the
blade, a spring linkage, and parts of the wiper pivots. The wiper itself has up to six parts
called pressure points or claws that are small arms under the wiper. Although the rubber
is the familiar part of the blade, the blade actually includes a metal strip called a blade
frame with a slot along the length of the frame and replacement holes in the frame. A
wiper and pivot are mounted on brackets at both ends of a long rod called the connecting
link, and, as the force from the motor push. Wiper motor is a combination of 2
mechanical technologies to perform their tasks,
 A combination electric motor and worm gear reduction provides power to the
wipers
 A neat linkage converts the rotational output of the motor into the back and forth
motion of the wipers.
Motor and Gear reduction: It takes a lot of force to accelerate the wiper blades back
and forth across the windshield so quickly. In order to generate this type of force, a worm
gear is used on the output of a small electric motor. The worm gear reduction can
multiply the torque of the motor by about 50 times, while slowing the output of the
electric motor by 50 times as well. The output of the gear reduction operates a linkage
that moves the hydraulic jack plunger back and forth. A short linkage of the wiper motor,
the coming out power is utilized to actuate the jack plunger.
Powering the Motor
Voltage The standard voltage requirement for the wiper motor is 12 volts DC.
The electrical system in a running automobile usually puts out between 13 and 13.5 volts,
so it's safe to say the motor can handle up to 13.5 volts with no problem. Current The

minimum required current for the motor is 1.6 amps at 70 rpm, 0.9 amps at 41 rpm (and 4
amps if you elect to run it at 106 rpm see note on the next page). These current ratings are
for the motor spinning with no load. As you add mechanical load, these numbers can
increase dramatically, doubling or even tripling under a heavy load. (When testing for
torque, I found the motor to draw close to 14 amps in a stalled condition.) This factor
must be taken into account when selecting a power supply. Since the motor will only use
what it needs when it comes to current, it's best to provide a source with a higher current
rating than you think you might need.
Wiper Motor Design
Windshield wipers are designed and made to clear water from a windshield. The
wiper parts visible from outside the car are the rubber blade, the wiper arm holding the
blade, a spring linkage, and parts of the wiper pivots. The wiper itself has up to six parts
called pressure points or claws that are small arms under the wiper. Although the rubber
is the familiar part of the blade, the blade actually includes a metal strip called a blade
frame with a slot along the length of the frame and replacement holes in the frame. A
wiper and pivot are mounted on brackets at both ends of a long rod called the connecting
link, and, as the force from the motor push. Wiper motor is a combination of 2
mechanical technologies to perform their tasks,
wipers
 A neat linkage converts the rotational output of the motor into the back and forth
Motor and Gear Reduction:
It takes a lot of force to accelerate the wiper blades back and forth across the
windshield so quickly. In order to generate this type of force, a worm gear is used on the
output of a small electric motor. The worm gear reduction can multiply the torque of the

motor by about 50 times, while slowing the output of the electric motor by 50 times as
well. The output of the gear reduction operates a linkage that moves the hydraulic jack
plunger back and forth. A short linkage of the wiper motor, the coming out power is
utilized to actuate the jack plunger.
Switch contacts and their respective contact locations are labeled in this image
inside the motor/gear assembly is an electronic circuit that senses when the wipers are in
their down position. The circuit maintains power to the wipers until they are parked at the
bottom of the windshield, and then cuts the power to the motor. This circuit also parks the
wipers between wipes when they are on their intermittent setting.
A short cam is attached to the output shaft of the gear reduction. This cam spins around
as the wiper motor turns. The cam is connected to a long rod; as the cam spins, it moves
the rod back and forth. The long rod is connected to a short rod that actuates the wiper
blade on the driver's side. Another long rod transmitted inside the Wipers
The wipers combine two mechanical technologies to perform their task:
wipers.
 A neat linkage converts the rotational output of the motor into the back-and-forth
Linkage
A short cam is attached to the output shaft of the gear reduction. This cam spins
around as the wiper motor turns. The cam is connected to a long rod; as the cam spins, it
moves the rod back and forth. The long rod is connected to a short rod that actuates the
wiper blade on the driver's side. Another long rod transmits the force from the driver-side
to the passenger-side wiper blade.

3.3. Battery
These batteries have a pressure relief valve which will activate when the battery is
recharged at high voltage, typically greater than 2.30 volts per cell. Valve activation
allows some of the gas or electrolyte to escape, thus decreasing the overall capacity of the
battery. Rectangular cells may have valves set to operate as low as 1 or 2 psi; round spiral
cells, with metal external containers, can have valves set as high as 40 psi. The cell
covers typically have gas diffusers built into them that allow safe dispersal of any excess
hydrogen that may be formed during overcharge. They are not permanently sealed, but
are maintenance free. They can be oriented in any manner, unlike normal lead–acid
batteries, which must be kept upright to avoid acid spills and to keep the plates'
orientation vertical. Cells may be operated with the plates horizontal (pancake style),
which may improve cycle life.
VRLA (valve-regulated lead–acid battery) cells may be made of flat plates similar
to a conventional flooded lead–acid battery, or may be made in a spiral roll form to make
cylindrical cells.
At high overcharge currents, electrolysis of water occurs, expelling hydrogen and
oxygen gas through the battery's valves. Care must be taken to prevent short circuits and
rapid charging. Constant-voltage charging is the usual, most efficient and fastest charging
method for VRLA (valve-regulated lead–acid battery) batteries, although other methods
can be used. VRLA (valve-regulated lead–acid battery) batteries may be continually
"float" charged at around 2.35 volts per cell at 25 °C. Some designs can be fast charged
(1 hour) at high rates. Sustained charging at 2.7 V per cell will damage the cells.
Constant-current overcharging at high rates (rates faster than restoring the rated capacity
in three hours) will exceed the capacity of the cell to recombine hydrogen and oxygen.
3.4. Wiring & Switches
Wiring
Copper is considered the "gold standard" in the world of wiring. Most homes and
electrical appliances rely on copper wire to transfer electricity for two reasons: it is a very

good conductor, and is easy to mold and bend. Copper is not difficult to come by (though
its abundance is not as great as that of some other conductive metal), so the price is
reasonable for residential use
Switches
4 & 6 pole Switches are commonly used as a disconnecting means for two-speed,
two-winding motors. Fused switches provide both over current and short circuit
protection. Non-fusible switches normally provide a local disconnection means for two
speed motors which are remote from their motor controller. 4 pole switches are also used
in 3-phase, 4-wire circuits when a switching neutral is required. All 4 & 6 pole switches
are service entrance rated.
3.2 Working of Electro-Hydraulic Jack
Place the project model under the chassis at the pre-specified jacking points. Is
then connected to the power source i.e. battery. The standard voltage requirement for the
wiper motor is 12 volts DC and is supplied to the wiper motor, by means of a battery
available in the automobile. Since the motor will only use what it needs, so no need to
bother of battery getting weaker with this operation. Upon pressing the button, the current
passing through the wiper motor resulting in the rotation of output linkage A neat linkage
converts the rotational output of the motor into the back and forth motion of the wipers
and hence the hydraulic jack plunger is moved up and down where the pumping unit is a
single plunger type. The force acting on the plunger causes a circular pipe to transmit the
hydraulic liquid from the smaller cylinder to the larger cylinder, with a check valve to
prevent backflow. The larger cylinder lifts a load. The load is indicated on piston of
hydraulic jack with rise in its mean level. After attaining a required lift, using remote
further lifting can be stopped and the tyre changing or any other operation can be carried
out. Once the work is over, the jack can be lowered by pressure release valve. A pressure
release valve is provided on the pumping unit.
For applying load lifting the vehicle by hydraulic Jack hand is operated with
separate pumping unit and is wiper motor. This Jack is portable and available in various
capacities. The pumping unit is connected to the hydraulic jack by means of a rigid

connecting flat 0.5 meter long. The approximate lift of the ram is 90 to 120mm. the
pumping unit is a single plunger type with detachable handle. But is modified by
replacing a flat. The unit is fixed on a metal frame base which is fastened with supporting
bars. A pressure release valve is provided on the pumping unit. The load is indicated on
piston of hydraulic jack with rise in its mean level.
Hydraulic jacks transmit a small mechanical force through one small hydraulic
cylinder to a large hydraulic cylinder. This results in a large mechanical force exerted by
the larger cylinder (due to Pascal’s principle which states that the pressure in a closed
system is the same everywhere). This model uses a hand pump to power the smaller
hydraulic cylinder. A circular pipe transmits the hydraulic liquid from the smaller
cylinder to the larger cylinder, with a check valve to prevent backflow. The larger
cylinder lifts a load. The mass of the load can be changed to investigate the pressures
generated in the hydraulic system.
Pressure Transmission:
Fluid pressure may be used to move and lift objects. This concept follows
Pascal’s law in that pressure change may be transmitted through a fluid. A hydraulic Jack
(or hoist) in an automobile shop is a typical example. Air pressure acts against a
hydraulic fluid (oil) to raise and lower a car. The oil reservoir has a greater diameter than
the cylinder used to raise the automobile, meaning that small displacements in the oil
reservoir result in large height changes in the car.

Chapter 4
Method of Jacking and Safety Precautions
4.1 Method of Jacking and Jacking Points
If you are using the jack that came with the car, it should be designed to fix
securely onto specific points under the car, typically here ; There will be a cut out or
indentation behind the front wheel and infront of the back wheel that will accept the head
of the jack. When the head of the jack is located at the correct points, it should not move
about whilst you are operating it and raising/lowering the car. How do I do it safely
then? For the purpose of this exercise we will assume that you are changing a wheel on
your car. If you are performing something else under your car, just stick to the stuff
relevant to chocking the wheels, raising the car and securing it.
Step 1. MOST IMORTANT - find a flat and solid surface to jack up your car. Don't jack
up any car when it is not on level ground or has an uneven surface. This is just asking for
trouble and you could end up in hospital or worse.
Step 2. Make sure that the handbrake is fully on and the car is in gear. Here are a couple
more examples of jacking points, your owner’s manual or Haynes Manual may help you
identify safe jacking points also.
Step 5. The reason for not lifting the wheel fully off the floor is so that we can loosen the
wheel nuts slightly and with it on the ground the wheel won't spin around. If you were to
jack up the car fully and then try and loosen the wheel nuts, the wheel will most likely
just keep turning around. So with the weight of the car on the jack, take your wheel bolt
spanner (or wheel brace/spider as shown below) and loosen off all the bolts very slightly.
Step 6. Now raise the car slowly with the jack until the tyre is off the floor.

Step 7. At this point you can now fully remove all of the wheel bolts and put the safely to
one side. Now you can remove the wheel by just lifting it off the car, mind your back as
large wheels/tyres can be heavy. Place the removed wheel under the car as a back-up to
the jack. NOTE - if the wheel is stiff and does not want to come off, put one hand on the
top (6 o'clock) and one at the bottom (12 o'clock) and try to rock it loose. It should not
require too much force/effort to get the wheel loose but take care not to rock the car off
its jack.
Step 8. Now you can fit your replacement wheel, making sure that the bolt holes on the
wheel are lined up with the holes on the car wheel hub. Line up the holes and refit the
bolts you removed earlier. With the car jacked up, tighten each bolt as much as you can
until the wheel starts to turn. Now to ensure that the wheel goes on straight, make sure
that when you tighten the bolts, they are tightened up as follows; 4 studs (bolt) wheels 5
stud (bolt) wheels
Step 9. Lower the car to the floor with the jack and remove it. Now perform the final
tightening of the wheel bolts using the same sequence as shown above.
Step 10. Remove all tools and equipment to you has used and stores them away safely.
Warning! The car must be on a hard, stable, level surface! Not in the dirt, not in the
gravel, and maybe even not on asphalt.
4.2 Safety Precautions
1. Regularly inspect and lubricate jack to ensure it in good working order and condition.
Does not use the jack if damaged or a fault is suspected-check section 5 troubles
shooting. If necessary, immediately repair or replace damaged parts.
2. Use recommended parts only; the use of unauthorized parts may be dangerous and will
invalid

3. Use jack on level and solid ground, preferably concrete.
4. Park the vehicle and apply hand brake. Switch off the engine and place chokes under
the wheels.
5. Ensure a minimum distance of 0.5 m between vehicle and static objects such ass doors,
walls, etc. to allow for tilting during jacking.
6. Ensure all persons are out of the vehicle before jacking. Do not enter vehicle whilst it
is supported on the jack or axle stands.
7. Check lifting point is centered and stable on jack saddle. Positions jack so as to avoid,
operating it from under vehicle.
8. Keep hands etc. clear of moving parts during raising and lowering of the vehicle.
9. Road side wheel changing is hazardous. Use hazard warning lights.
10. When changing a wheel, slightly loosen wheel nuts/bolts prior to jacking vehicle.
Screw wheel nuts/bolts back before lowering vehicle. Finally tighten when vehicle is
fully
11. DO NOT exceed the rated capacity of the jack and do not operate the jack beyond its
maximum pump stroke.
12. DO NOT try to move the vehicle, or try to start the engine, when the vehicle is jacked
up.
13. DO NOT jack a vehicle if it may result in the spillage of fuel, battery acid, or other
dangerous substances.

14. Do not place any part of your body under vehicle whilst it is supported by the jack.
15. DO NOT use jack to support extensions or cradles.
16. DO NOT top up jack with brake fluid. Use hydraulic oil only. Do not adjust the safety
overload valve.
4.3 Operating instructions
1. Check that the ground upon which the jack will stand is level and solid.
2. Position the jack saddle under the vehicle manufacturers recommended lifting point.
3. Using the screw extension necessary raise the saddle to the lifting point.
4. Pump the unit until the required height is achieved.
5. Ensure that the suitable axle’s stands are provided and removed after and before
jacking. The lowering speed is controlled by the amount of release valve is opened. Turn
anti-clockwise and lower slowly and carefully.
4.4 Trouble shooting

Repair procedures must be performed in a dirt-free environment by qualified
personnel who are familiar with this equipment.

TROUBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

Erratic 1. Air in system 1. With jack sitting on its base and
Action 2. Viscosity of oil too high ram retracted, bleed air by opening
3. Internal leakage in cylinder release valve. Pump for 10 seconds.
4. Cylinder sticking or binding 2. Change to lower viscosity oil.
3. Replace worn seals. Check for
excessive contamination or wear.
4. Check for dirt, gummy deposits, or
leaks. Check for misalignment, worn
parts, or defective seals.
Jack does 1. Release valve is open 1. Close release valve
not advance 2. Low/no oil in reservoir 2. Fill with oil and bleed system
3. Air-locked system 3. Bleed the system
4. Load is above capacity 4. Use correct equipment
Jack only 1. Reservoir is low on oil 1. Fill reservoir
extends 2. Piston rod is binding 2. Check for dirt, gummy deposits,
partially or leaks
Jack 1. Pump not working correctly 1. Rework pump
advances 2. Leaking seals 2. Replace seals
slowly
Jack 1. Cylinder seals are leaking 1. Replace seals
advances 2. Pump check valve not working 2. Clean/replace check valve
but doesn’t correctly 3. Replace/adjust overload valve
hold 3. Overload valve leaking or not
pressure adjusted correctly
Jack leaks 1. Worn or damaged seals 1. Replace seals
oil
Jack will not 1. Release valve is closed 1. Open release valve
retract or 2. Cylinder damaged internally 2. Send jack to authorized service
retracts 3. Reservoir too full center for repair
slowly 3. Drain oil to correct level

4.5 Maintenance
1. When the jack is not in use, piston must be in their lowest positions to minimize
corrosion.
2. Keep the jack clean and lubricate all moving parts with acid free oil on a regular basis.
3. To check oil level, fully lower the jack. Remove the filler plug. The correct oil level is
to the bottom of the filler plug opening.
4. After a year of extensive use, the oil should be replaced.
5. To replace the oil fill as required. Pump (unloaded jack) 5 or 6 times to expel air.
Pump jack to full height and pour off excess oil before refitting plug.
6. Periodically check the pump piston and piston rod for signs of corrosion. Clean
exposed areas with a clean oiled cloth.

Chapter 5
Application of Electro-Hydraulic Jack

Application:
Power cylinders are used in machines and equipment for lifting loads, applying
pull forces, translating loaded machine parts and tools and for positioning devices. It can
work in two modes, either with a fixed piston and moving cylinder or with a fixed
cylinder and moving piston. The rotary motion can be given to any of the piston s or
cylinder. The simplest device one can think of is a cylinder jack, often used for lifting
heavy loads. The load can be placed on top of a platform, and with fixed piston the
cylinder may be rotated with the help of a lever. However, the load will rotate with the
cylinder. The alternative method would be to rotate the cylinder supported in vertical
direction and obstruct the cylinder to rotate with the piston.
The lead cylinder of a lathe machine, which moves the tool carriage, is another
example of power cylinder in which the cylinder rotates in a piston and cylinder is
supported like a shaft between two bearings. The thrust is caused on the piston, which is
integral part of the tool carriage. The piston moves along the length of the cylinder taking
the carriage. The reaction of the thrust bears on the supports of the cylinder. The cylinder
can be used for accurate positioning of the carriage if it is rotated by a separate stepper
motor. The cylinder in transferring of force can also be used in hand operated punching
machines, as a lifter of dam gate or as a presser of masses.
If there is a support like a collar, on the top of which the load is placed so that it
does not rotate, then the applied torque has to be equal to the sum of the torque required
to rotate the cylinder in the piston and the friction torque between the surfaces of the
collar and load platform. The friction torque between the supporting bearing surface and
stationary surface may be reduced by lubrication or by providing rolling bearing. In any
given situation the torque at bearing surface will have to be calculated.
Uses:
In the automotive world the 1 1/2 through 5 ton jacks are popular for cars and
light trucks, the 8 and 12 ton models for Recreational Vehicles and medium to heavy duty

trucks while the 20 ton bottle jacks are used primarily for 'big rig' tractor trailers. Bottle
jacks and variations thereof appear in fields as diverse as medicine (for patient lifts,
examine tables, hydraulic stretchers), plumbing (pipe benders), electrical (cable slicers),
printing (paper cutters) warehousing (material handling), agriculture (equipment
maintenance), construction (pushing, pulling, hoisting or lifting), food industry (from
pallet jacks to pressing apple juice or sausages) metal shops (bending, cutting and
fabricating) and in dozens of applications too numerous to mention. Jacks, while
traditionally used in an upright fashion with the ground as a base to lift a great weight in
the air, are quite often mounted inside a framework to do a specific job such as
compressing, as in a hydraulic press, or mounted on a vertical beam to push against a
horizontal beam making a crane. An often overlooked characteristic of bottle jacks is that
they can be turned sideways in order to push objects apart such as fence posts or a door
frame warp by weather

Chapter 6
Cost of Electro-Hydraulic Jack
Sr. No. Parts Cost in Rs.

1. Hydraulic Jack 3500/-
2. D.C Motor 2400/-
3. Worm & worm type Gear 1000/-
4. Battery 1000/-
5. Wiring 50/
6. Switches 50/-
Total Cost in Rs 8000/-

Chapter 7
Conclusion
It is concluded that the project has been completed successfully as per our
objective oriented in the beginning. Being the motive of this object to prepare a project
model which is light weight (6 kg) and compact in nature to serve the people of elder
civilian, moreover the physically challenged persons. It is also experienced that the wiper
motor can be replaced by stepper motor to have more torque and less space consumption
resulting in reduction of weight and cost; hence the range of operation can be increased.
Also by including further latest technology available it can be implemented and produced
in lump sum.

Reference
1) R.S. Khurmi and Gupta, “Machine Design” 14th edition, S. Chand

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Development of Motorized Hydraulic Jack

1.1 Introduction of Electro-Hydraulic Jack

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1.2 Need of Electro-Hydraulic Jack

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2.1 STANDARD RANGE OF HYDRAULIC JACKS

a) Hydraulic Bottle Type Jack. From 5MT – 100MT Capacity.

2.2 STANDARD RANGE OF HYDRAULIC JACKS

2.3 PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES

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Construction of Electro-Hydraulic Jack

Parts used in Electro-Hydraulic Jack

Fig.3.1 Hydraulic Jack

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3.1 Hydraulic Jack Working & Design

A hydraulic jack consists of a handle cum lever of 30 cm length and an assembly

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Area of cross section of the large piston = 𝛑𝐝²𝟒

The force exerted on the small piston must be = (𝐏× 𝛑𝐝²𝟒) N

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3.2 Wiper Motor Working & Design

D.C. Motor Principle

Working of D.C. Motor

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Figure (3.2) Motor

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Design of Wiper Motor

Wiper Motor Design

Powering the Motor

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Wiper Motor Design

Motor and Gear Reduction:

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The wipers combine two mechanical technologies to perform their task:

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3.4. Wiring & Switches

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3.2 Working of Electro-Hydraulic Jack

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4.1 Method of Jacking and Jacking Points

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4.2 Safety Precautions

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3. Use jack on level and solid ground, preferably concrete.

9. Road side wheel changing is hazardous. Use hazard warning lights.

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15. DO NOT use jack to support extensions or cradles.

4.3 Operating instructions

4. Pump the unit until the required height is achieved.

4.4 Trouble shooting

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TROUBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

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4. After a year of extensive use, the oil should be replaced.

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Application of Electro-Hydraulic Jack

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Sr. No. Parts Cost in Rs.

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1) R.S. Khurmi and Gupta, “Machine Design” 14th edition, S. Chand