Case Study of Support Frame Optimization Using a Distant Load

Paweł Lonkwic, Krzysztof Przystupa, Tomasz Krakowski and Hubert Ruta
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Paweł Lonkwic: The State School of Higher Education, The Institute of Technical Sciences and Aviation, Pocztowa Street 54, 22-100 Chełm, Poland
Krzysztof Przystupa: Department of Automation, Lublin University of Technology, Nadbystrzycka street 36, 20–618 Lublin, Poland
Tomasz Krakowski: AGH University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics, Adama Mickiewicza Ave. 30 (B2-p115), 30-059 Kraków, Poland
Hubert Ruta: AGH University of Science and Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Robotics, Adama Mickiewicza Ave. 30 (B2-p115), 30-059 Kraków, Poland

Sustainability, 2020, vol. 12, issue 3, 1-16

Abstract: This article presents the results of the structure optimization for the power unit carrying frame of a friction lift by means of numerical calculations using the finite element method (FEM). Optimization analysis covered the frame structure. The analysis was focused on strength optimization with the use of a remote load and on manufacturing optimization with attention paid to the operating times necessary to complete the production process of the carrying frame subassemblies. The Solidworks simulation program was used to optimize the frame in terms of the strength criterion. The program allowed both quantitative and qualitative assessments of the frame material effort before and after optimization.

Keywords: FEM; simulation; elevator; optimization; production (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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