Design and Fabrication of Power Kit for Wheeled Carts

Abstract

Carts are a common means of transportation for a variety of goods and materials, but when loaded with a heavy load, they can be difficult for a person to manually pull. This can be especially challenging for elderly individuals. In this project, a power kit is designed and fabricated that can be attached to any cart to make it easier to pull. The power kit has an adjustable width and height to fit different sizes of carts. The power kit consists of motors, sensors, battery, an electronic controller, adjustable height and width mechanism and a micro controller. It is activated by pressing a button and controlled by mobile app. In order to design and fabricate the power kit, a systematic approach has been followed that included gathering data and information from relevant sources, prototyping and testing different designs and iteratively improving the design based on the results of our testing. Different factors are considered during design such as cost, safety, reliability and ease of use in our design. The resulting power kit will be able to successfully move carts of different sizes in our testing. Various tests would be done to ensure that the kit would functional and met the project objectives. The power kit has the potential to improve the transportation of goods and materials and to facilitate greater independence and mobility for users. In addition to its practical applications, the power kit also has the potential to make a positive impact on the environment. By reducing the reliance on manual labor to pull carts, the power kit can help to reduce the physical strain on workers and potentially reduce the risk of injury. Overall, the design and fabrication of a power kit for carts represents a practical and innovative solution to the problem of manually pulling heavy carts. It has the potential to improve the transportation of goods and materials and to facilitate greater independence and mobility for users.