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- Discussed with J.J. Mowder to get feedback on refined needs and specifications.
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- 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
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- Reviewed products that provide similar functions
- Broke down trailer jack
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Raising Mechanisms | Locking Mechanism | Supports | Power-Input |
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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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