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Hydraulic Log Splitter

ET 493- Senior Design OneJordan Millet

Ridge BourgeoisMarcus Millet

Advisor: Dr. Junkun MaTeacher: Dr. Cris Koutsourgeras

Introduction

For our project, we have chosen to design a hydraulic log splitter that is capable of being towed by a vehicle using engineering methods that we have obtained throughout the years.

What we are trying to accomplish

Overview of Project

The Project is divided into three main parts: The Trailer Design The Hydraulics and Pump Design The Control System

Trailer Design

Jordan Millet

Goal: To design a trailer that will be able to support a certain amount of weight and capable of traveling at a maximum speed of 75 miles per hour.

Trailer Design

-Objective: To design the trailer in a way that you flip the trailer the horizontal position that you tow the machine in, to a vertical position that is needed for use.

AutoCAD Drawing of Frame

AutoCAD Drawing of Frame

AutoCAD Drawing of Frame

Trailer Design

Trailer will be made with W-beam (w150-22)

HSS (High Speed Steel) for the tongue of the trailer.

Estimated Weight: 400 pounds

Hydraulic System

Ridge Bourgeois

We will design a hydraulic system that is able to support a design force.

This force is the force needed to split a log with maximum of two foot in length.

Hydraulic System

We will have to find suitable valve systems for the hydraulics and select the capacity of the hydraulic pump.

Hydraulic System

Other things that we will have to take into account: Types of lubricants to use What size of cylinders for the hydraulics? What size motor needed for the hydraulics? What size of reservoir to store hydraulic oil?

Hydraulic Design

Engineering designs and practices that were used such as mechanical design, and fluid mechanics.

Control System

The control system is the main part to make the wedge go up and down in order to split logs.

The control system determines the amount of hydraulic pressure that will be exerted to the cylinder.

Auto Cad Drawing of Control System

Auto Cad Drawing of Control System

Control System

Detent Control System is the type of Control system that we have decided to use.

Two-Way control system.

Auto-Return

Safety!!!

Parts of the Control Valve

Port A

Port B

Inlet Port

Outlet Port

Pressure Release Valve

Picture of Control Valve

Parts needed for Log Splitter

2-inch Ball Coupler

Hydraulic Cylinder

Mounting Plates

Wedge

Splitting Beam

Engine (Donated)

2 16 inch Tires

Hydraulic Fluid Filter

Hydraulic Pump

Parts for Log Splitter

Beam Bracket

Support Leg

1 ¼” Safety Chain around 12 inches long

Tongue made of HSS 3/16 x 2 x 2

1 axle

2 spindles and 2 hub caps

One W beam ¼ x 6 x 6 (W 150-22) 60”

Hydraulic Hose

Hydraulic Hose

Potential Challenges

There will be some challenges associated with the project.

Cost of parts

Another challenge will be to find people who may be willing to donate some parts to us.

Time Management

Moving Forward:

Begin construction of the log splitter starting with the frame.

Have a fully functional hydraulic log splitter by the end of next semester.

Make modifications as needed

Timeline for Spring Semester

February-March: Continue to get parts in and once in begin construction of trailer.

March-April: Finish trailer frame and install hydraulics and control systems.

April-End of April: Make modifications as needed and begin final presentation work.