Industrial Consultancy & Sponsored Research (IC&SR) , IIT Madras

JACK ASSEMBLY

Technology Category/Market

Category- Mechanical Engineering & Industrial Design

Applications– Heavy-duty applications such as car jacks, warehouse forklifts, and scissor lifts.

Industry- Automotives, Furniture Manufacturing, Construction and Industrial Machinery.

Market – Global automotive assembly market was valued at US$ 41,490 Million in 2021 and is expected to reach US$ 68,750 Million by 2030 at a CAGR of 5.80% between 2022 and 2030.

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Problem Statement

  • Existing seat height adjustment mechanisms in vehicles are complex, costly, and limit under-seat cargo space. These mechanisms require additional mounts for attachment, increasing vehicle weight.
  • Scissor mechanisms restrict movement below a reference seat height. Further, Deeply recessed door sills hinder seat swivel motion.
  • Commercially available jack assemblies are heavy, lack safety and have uneven weight distribution and high-stress concentrations.
  • There is a need for a simpler jack assembly that can adjust seat height and lift objects vertically in both upward and downward directions.

Technology

The present invention relates to a jack assembly (100) which allows easy operation of height adjustment of an object. (Fig. 1&2)

  • The jack assembly (100) includes a first rack assembly (102) coupled with a threaded rod (104) rotation of which moves the first rack assembly (102) in a horizontal direction.
  • The first rack assembly (102) is coupled with a base (106) of an object to be lifted through at least two L-shaped arms (108).
  • The base (106) comprises a linear slot in which a second rack assembly (110) is attached.
  • Ends of the at least two L-shaped arms (108) are in threaded engagement with the first rack assembly (102) and the second rack assembly (110) through a plurality of pinions, and movement of the first rack assembly (102) in the horizontal direction rotates the at least two L-shaped arms (108) to move the second rack assembly (100) in turn which will move the base (106) of the object in a vertical direction.

Key Features/Value Proposition

Simplicity

  • The jack assembly offers a simple structure, making it easy to operate for height adjustment of objects/articles.

Extended Range of Motion

  • It allows for an extended range of vertical motion for objects, providing flexibility in positioning.

Retrofit Capability

  • The assembly can be retrofitted into existing jack mechanisms, offering an upgrade solution.

Bi-directional Adjustment

  • The assembly easily adjusts the height of objects, such as seats, in both upward and downward directions

Heavy-duty Applications

  • Suitable for heavy-duty applications such as car jacks, warehouse forklifts, and scissor lifts, ensuring robust performance.

Repairability

  • It incorporates modular components, enhancing repairability and ease of maintenance.

 

Questions about this Technology?

Contact for Licensing

Research Lab

Prof. Rengaswamy Jayaganthan

Department of Engineering Design

Intellectual Property

  • IITM IDF Ref. 2425
  • IN 437237 – Patent Granted

Technology Readiness Level

TRL – 4

Technology validated in lab scale.

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