Innovation Description
Profile
The innovator was interested in electronic gadgets from a very young age and started tinkering with old TV se
ts and audio players, familiarizing himself with different aspects of these gadgets. In 1999, he developed a novel way to manufacture quality audio cassettes at a cost that was cheaper than the ones available in the market. However, as time passed the technology evolved, making audio cassettes obsolete. Thereafter he started to work on a mechanized model to resolve one of the issues faced by the weaver community.
Purpose
Weavers face problems while working with Jacquard's handlooms due to the heavyweight of the Jacquard box (housing the whole mechanism), which has to be lifted by the weaver manually using his leg and a wooden lever. The weight of the machine coupled with the number of repetitions, subject the weaver to physical strain and fatigue. This led to a decline in quality at the end of the day as well as lower productivity. To reduce the drudgery, health-related ailments, and increase in production speeds, the innovator designed a simple yet durable mechanism in 2009 that could be used to lift the Jacquard box with a simple press of a pedal.
Technical Specification
Single-phase 230 V AC motor of 0.25 hp, L angle, Model of bearings 204-12 type, V-Belt of 1.75"
Performance
The innovator's motorized Jacquard lifting mechanism is an attachment, which can be used in any Jacquard handloom for lifting the Jacquard box. The main function of the Jacquard lifting box is to convert electric power into rotating motion by a single-phase motor, which is later converted to linear motion.
Benefits
The weavers affected by knee problems, spine problems, and even elderly peoples can get benefited from this machine by just applying a little force over the pedal.
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