Design and control of power assisted jib crane

Abstract

Generally, cranes are used to perform a function that exceceds the capalities of the human, whichis loading, moving, and unloading the heavy weights . Jib crane is used to perform such a taske . the problem with such cranes, is the vibrations that are produced due to starting of rotation motion with high load. These vibrations affect inversely the system performance. However the expected result of this project is to design, analyze, building up the jib crane, and finally to control its rotational and translational motions, where the angular and linear positions of the load will be controlled with minimum vibration in the load during the motion. This report includes the graphical design of the system and all of its part. The mathematical model of the system also will be derived. This model will be used to implement the controller that wil provide the desired output signal to the motor. The system with its controller will be simulated to examine the performance of the designed controller. The system parts will be mechanically designed, also all electrical parts will be electrically designed. Finally a prototype for the system will be implemented, with all required specifications.