Hyster - Yale Carriage Bounce Control System
Hyster-Yale Carriage Bounce Control System
Forklift carriages can bounce causing the forks to drop its contents. Using a brake mechanism to hold the carriage steady will reduce carriage bounce and can ensure more efficient transport of products leading to increased profits and a safer work environment.
Team Members
Bryce Bilderback, Mechanical Engineering
Conner Krezman, Mechanical Engineering
Nick Daquila, Mechanical Engineering
Sean Blatner, Mechanical Engineering
Client/Sponsor
Hyster-Yale
Faculty Advisor
Mathew Swenson, U of I Department of Mechanical Engineering