ATV LIFT

ET 493Instructor: Dr. KoutsougerasBy Rhett Falcone and Scott DauzatAdvised by Dr. Mitra

PURPOSE

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

METHODOLOGY

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

FRONT VIEW OF LIFT

Pulley

Pulleys

Pulleys Pulleys

Winch

Cables

Lifting Support Arms

OVERHEAD VIEW OF LIFT

Top Cross Beam

Winch

Lifting Support Arms

Stabilizing

bars

Stabilizing bars

DESIGNS AVAILABLE

Hydraulic/Scissor Lift(Grainger.com)

DESIGNS AVAILABLE

Ramp Lift(discountramps.com)

DOWNSIDES TO THESE DESIGNS

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

OUR DESIGN ADVANTAGES

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

OUR DESIGN OBSTACLES

Safety Lowering of ATV must be slow and

controlled Keeping weight to a minimum Maintain strength after many uses Minimizing cost

WINCH

Stops turning when cranking is stopped No free mode Split drum allows cable to be pulled from opposite

directions

(etrailer.com)

TIMELINE/DELIVERABLES

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.

SOURCES

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.