Dump Truck

problem:

Design a simple mechanism to lift and empty dumpsters.

requirements:

  • Pivots must be behind cab.
  • Motion must clear truck body.
  • Must have good force characteristics.

solution:

    
  • 3-point motion generation.
  • Simple, single action mechanism.
  • Good transmission angle.
  • Designed with Lincages 4.

animation:



kinematic diagram:


This page was originally developed by Nick Gamble.