Hydraulic Jack Attachment for High Clearance Lifting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional hydraulic jacks are inadequate for lifting high clearance objects, such as farm field sprayers, as they require expensive and complex lift apparatuses or specialized high clearance jacks that are difficult to operate and maintain.
Innovation Solution
A hydraulic jack attachment featuring a base support with wheels for repositioning, a linkage tube interlocked with a lifting member, and a hydraulic jack that forces the linkage tube and lifting head upward to lift high clearance objects efficiently and safely.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Length of moving object
If conventional hydraulic jacks are used, then they are suitable for raising lower clearance objects, but they are inadequate for high clearance objects
Solution Approach 1:
The lifting system is divided into two functional segments: a base support unit with wheels for positioning and a separate hydraulic jack component. This segmentation allows the hydraulic jack to remain compact while achieving extended lifting capability through the base support structure, resolving the contradiction between lifting height and equipment complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The hydraulic jack is positioned within the base support structure, with the linkage tube and lifting member nested within the base support. This nesting arrangement consolidates multiple components into a compact configuration, maintaining simplicity while achieving the required lifting height for high clearance objects.
2Length of moving object
If specialized high clearance jacks are purchased, then high clearance objects can be lifted, but they are expensive to own and maintain
Solution Approach 1:
The invention creates a universal lifting system where a standard hydraulic jack can be used with the base support attachment to lift various high clearance objects. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for object-specific specialized jacks, reducing ownership and maintenance costs while maintaining the capability to lift high clearance objects.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of purchasing expensive specialized high clearance jacks, the invention creates a simple replicated system using a standard hydraulic jack combined with a base support structure. This copying approach uses readily available, inexpensive components to achieve the same functional result as specialized equipment.
3Length of moving object
If specialized high clearance jacks are used, then high clearance objects can be lifted, but they are difficult to operate
Solution Approach 1:
The system separates the complex lifting mechanism (linkage tube and lifting member within base support) from the simple operating component (standard hydraulic jack). This segmentation allows the operator to use the familiar, easy-to-operate hydraulic jack while the base support handles the complexity of achieving high clearance lifting.
Solution Approach 2:
The base support structure acts as an intermediary between the standard hydraulic jack and the high clearance object. It translates the simple vertical motion of the hydraulic jack into the extended lifting capability required for high clearance objects, shielding the operator from operational complexity.
4Productivity
If standard hydraulic jacks are used with base support, then high clearance objects can be lifted efficiently, but the base support needs repositioning capability
Solution Approach 1:
The base support is equipped with wheels that enable it to be easily repositioned by the operator without requiring additional equipment or assistance. This self-service mobility feature allows the base support to be quickly moved into position under high clearance objects, maintaining high operational efficiency while adding only minimal complexity to the overall system.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables quick and safe lifting of high clearance objects using a standard hydraulic jack, reducing the need for expensive specialized equipment and improving operational efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
When the hydraulic jack is lifted, it will force the linkage tube and lifting tube upwards
Implementation Method 2
a footing which includes one or more wheels to aid in repositioning the base support
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AI summary
A hydraulic jack attachment for quickly and safely jacking up high clearance objects in an efficient manner. The hydraulic jack attachment generally includes a base support adapted to be positioned underneath an object to be lifted. The base support includes a footing which includes one or more wheels to aid in repositioning the base support. A linkage tube is interlocked with a lifting member and positioned within the base support. A hydraulic jack may be placed into a lower end of the base support via an access opening. When the hydraulic jack is lifted, it will force the linkage tube and lifting tube upwards. A lifting head positioned on the upper end of the lifting tube will press against and force the object upwardly to jack the object up.