Hydraulic Foot Jack with Lifter Stand

Abstract

A foot jack is required to lift a vehicle during maintenance under the vehicle and tyre changing works. In Vehicle Maintenance Skills subject, special needs students (deaf) need to do repair work under the car and motorcycle which involved safety. However, the design of lift platform area for existing jack is small and the user needs to place it carefully while raising the vehicle. The risk of accidents and damage could occur if the vehicle is not properly placed. Moreover, existing jack could only be used on four-wheeled vehicles. Therefore, the objectives of this innovation are to design a hydraulic foot jack with a wider lift platform to improve safety aspects and to design a dual-used hydraulic foot jacks for lifting a car and motorcycle. The scopes are to lift the vehicle below 2 tons and the empty spaces under the vehicle must be at least 16.5 cm height. The design, fabrication, installation and testing processes of product was done at welding workshop involving process of cutting, welding, milling and drilling. The hydraulic foot jack is capable of lifting at a height of up to 31 cm from the floor. Overall, the Hydraulic Foot Jack with Lifter Stand is a user-friendly maintenance device which is easy to operate, saves time and even reduces manpower consumption.