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• Discussed with J.J. Mowder to get feedback on refined needs and specifications.

Patents & Literature

• Reviewed the design & challenges of a previous NSA project
• 1800 mechanical movements : devices and appliances by Hiscox
• Classical and modern mechanisms for engineers and inventors by Jensen

Patents & Literature

• Reviewed products that provide similar functions
• Broke down trailer jack

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Internal Searches - Group Brainstorming

Raising Mechanisms	Locking Mechanism	Supports	Power-Input
Scissor jack	Pawl	Angled Posts	Human (arms/legs)
Power screw	Throw lock (mechanical handle lock)	Anchored to ground	Electricity (wall outlet, AC/DC)
Trailer jack	Pin	Cables	Battery
Hand crank	Prop (rigid column)	Platform	Air Compressor
Foot pump (hydraulics)	Self-locking threads (square threads)	Truss	Chemical (fuel cells)
Compressor (pneumatic cylinder)	Bearing w/angled surface	Lattice
Forklift (bike chain/gears)	Magnetic self-locking motor	Sandwiched w/platform
Pulley system	C-clamp
Counterweights	Ball & spring (ratchet)
Direct drive motor	Quick release seat post
Worm gear	Set screw
Rail gun
Rack & Pinion
Air suspension
Lever
Office Chair
Springs
Stream compressor

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