Executive Summary
The aim of the
AgrAbility group is to design and develop a fully functional person lift
to be mounted to a 1/16 scale tractor. The lift is to be used as
a demonstrational model at agricultural exhibits. The model must
be operable by remote control with all components, including motor and
battery, contained within the demonstration piece itself. The lift
must also reflect all safety measures incorporated in an actual full-scale
lift.
Three candidate
designs were developed and evaluated to determine the best prototype to
be used. The designs considered were a winch-style lift, a fender-style
lift, and an inclined plane lift. After feasibility comparisons,
the inclined plane lift was chosen as the most practical candidate.
Detailed design
and analysis were accomplished through the application of Pro/Engineer.
The electrical components were purchased from Nittany Line hobbies and
the track was produced by engineering services. The lift was assembled
and performed as expected. Note all activities were a collaborative
effort of the entire group. The total cost of all hardware, materials,
and labor was $600.
Industry Sponsors/Technical Contacts
Industry Sponsors/Technical Contacts (l. to r.): Linda Fetzer, Doug Schaufler
Team AgrAbility
Group Members (l. to r.): John Wisniewski,
David Bickford, Corey Raymo, Michal Kuzminsky
Faculty Coach: Dr. Mary Frecker
