Design and Development of a Microcontroller-Based Cargo Lift Control System

Abstract

A cargo lift is a type of vertical transport equipment that efficiently moves people or goods between floors (levels, decks) of a building, vessel or other structure. lifts are generally powered by electric motors that either drive traction cables or counterweight systems like a hoist, or pump hydraulic fluid to raise a cylindrical piston like a jack. In agriculture and manufacturing, a lift is any type of conveyor device used to lift materials in a continuous stream into bins or silos. Several types exist, such as the chain and bucket lift, grain auger screw conveyor using the principle of Archimedes' screw, or the chain and paddles/forks of hay lifts. lifts are a candidate for mass customization. There are economies to be made from mass production of the components, but each building comes with its own requirements like different number of floors, dimensions of the well and usage patterns. This document is intended to reflect a cost efficient policy regarding design and construction of cargo lifts. This document has been developed to assist architects and engineers in the proper design of lifts with low cost. This is because modern lifts are complex multi-disciplined products, guidance is needed to cost efficient lifts production and help the architectural and engineering disciplines understand their roles in lift design.