Design And Fabrication Of An Industrial Trolley
In the modern world though there are many developments in the field of engineering. Still there are difficulties to carry heavy loads from place to place. Development of lift simplifies the effort of carrying heavy loads from place to place, it is not possible to use lift in all places like schools, college’s constructional areas. This project aims at developing a mechanism for easy transportation of heavy loads from place to place. The need for such arises from day to day requirements in our society. Devices such as hand trolleys are used to relieve the stresses of carrying object from one place to another.
INTRODUCTION
In day today life we may have to carry so many goods and objects of various quantities from one place to another especially in offices, schools, colleges, hotels, industries, apartments etc. where the lifts may not be available, may be crowded with people or may be under repair .It is highly tiresome to carry various objects through stairs manually for higher floors for so many times. The various applications may be carrying bundles of answer sheets in a school or a college, carrying furniture in different buildings, different apparatus in colleges, in hospitals etc., carrying electronic items in houses and offices .So there should be a way to carry the objects from place to place in a more comfortable and tireless manner without forcing the user to apply more force.
For this chapter, it is about discussion of the project background, problem statement, objective of the project, and significance of the project, application of the project and lastly scope of the project.
1.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND
Trolley is equipment used to move heavy loads from one place to another. It can reduce the human burden in their daily lives.
This device is commonly used by a large number of industries to transport physical products. Trolley is often used by those who organize and stock merchandise in retail stores restock. When used properly, trolley can protect people from having back injuries and other health problems that can result from lifting and carrying heavy loads.
A typical trolley consists of two small wheels located beneath a load-bearing platform; the trolley usually has two handles on its support frame. These handles are used to push, pull and maneuver the device. The handles may extend from the top rear of the frame, or one handle may curve from the back. An empty hand trolley usually stands upright in an L-shape, and products are usually stacked on top of the platform. When the goods are in place, it is tilted backward so that the load is balanced between the platform and the support frame. Especially if heavy or fragile materials are moved, the person operating the trolley should return it to an upright position carefully, to insure nothing falls off the platform. The front of the frame may be squared off for boxes or curved for drums and barrels. Sometimes, a hand truck also has straps for securing loose freight during transport. Professional material handlers prefer to use a hand truck when moving stackable items such as boxes, crates or packages. Heavier items are usually stacked on the bottom of the hand truck, with lighter objects saved for the top. Hand truck users must be careful not to stack it so high that their vision is blocked or the load becomes unstable. Generally, it is safe to load a hand truck to the level of its handles or the top of the frame. The load is then shifted onto the wheels with a backwards lifting motion. The user can maneuver the cargo by steering it left, right or forward.
1.2 AIM OF THE PROJECT
Carrying heavy objects from one place to another are not painless jobs, especially where there are no lifting facilities (elevator, conveyer, etc.). Moreover, most of the buildings are structurally congested and do not have elevators or escalators. This project is aimed at building a new option for the transportation of loads from place to place.
1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE PROJECT
• The main objective of this project is to reduce the manual efforts.
• Combining various components to the simple industrial trolley to create a multifunctional trolley which will help to convey industry product from one place to another.
1.4 PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT
The purpose of this work is to provide an alternative means of reducing man labour of carrying load from place to place.
1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROJECT
Nowadays there are many equipment developed for warehouses to make the jobs easier and simple. Important job in warehouses to do is to carry, lift and move boxes or any luggages. Uses of trolleys and pallets helps in transporting any heavy loads or luggage’s, additionally there are facts that increase efficiency in the workplace. Different warehouses will need different kinds of equipment that won’t cause any injuries or problems to workers.
1.6 APPLICATION OF THE PROJECT
This device can be used in places like offices, schools, colleges, hotels, industries, apartments etc. where the lifts may not be available, for moving goods, luggages or object from one place to another.
1.7 PROBLEM STATEMENT/LIMITATION
i. Most of the trolley available are not foldable and not multi functional.
ii. It must be pushed before it can move.
1.8 SCOPE OF THE PROJECT
i. Portable and easy for storage (foldable).
ii. Adjustable for variety of usage.
iii. Easy to operate.
iv. It is extensive for warehouse and workshop.
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