Authors :
Prasad Pawar; Kaustubh Mokal; Velean Fernandes; Keegan Pereira; Mangirish Shirodkar; Shashank Vernekar
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 6 - June
Google Scholar :
https://bit.ly/3TmGbDi
Scribd :
https://tinyurl.com/yc3sz45c
DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8163003
Abstract :
In this paper we discuss about the
development of a wheel changer mechanism, which can
assist any individual in the process of tyre replacement
of an LMV in case of a tyre puncture or any process in
which tyre removal is associated. The idea to develop this
mechanism popped up during our internship days in an
automobile service centre, where we observed
technicians experiencing back pain due to fatigue as a
result of tyre replacement for a number of vehicles on a
day to day basis. Our mechanism is inspired by a
Forklift which is driven by a chain drive to lift or drop
the tyre, accompanied by a motorised scissor jack and an
electric wrench, powered by the 12Volt car battery. The
mechanism offers better ergonomics, which reduces
physical risk factor and can assist in reducing back pain.
Keywords :
Tyre Replacement, Forklift, Chain Drive, 12 Volts Car Battery, Ergonomics, Motorised Scissor Jack.
In this paper we discuss about the
development of a wheel changer mechanism, which can
assist any individual in the process of tyre replacement
of an LMV in case of a tyre puncture or any process in
which tyre removal is associated. The idea to develop this
mechanism popped up during our internship days in an
automobile service centre, where we observed
technicians experiencing back pain due to fatigue as a
result of tyre replacement for a number of vehicles on a
day to day basis. Our mechanism is inspired by a
Forklift which is driven by a chain drive to lift or drop
the tyre, accompanied by a motorised scissor jack and an
electric wrench, powered by the 12Volt car battery. The
mechanism offers better ergonomics, which reduces
physical risk factor and can assist in reducing back pain.
Keywords :
Tyre Replacement, Forklift, Chain Drive, 12 Volts Car Battery, Ergonomics, Motorised Scissor Jack.
