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MINI PROJECT REPORT

On

DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT OF PROTOTYPE MODEL OF WIRELESS

FORKLIFT
Submitted to
MIT ADT University
in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the degree of

BACHELOR OF TECHNOLOGY
IN
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT OF
PROTOTYPE MODEL OF WIRELESS FORKLIFT)

Submitted by
Group Code: ME2021MPIII-07
PRAMOD.J. DIVEKAR MITU19BTMLD007
VIDYA.K. WAGH MITU19BTMLD060
APARNA GANGANE MITU19BTMLD009
VINAYAK MARADKAR MITU19BTMLD032

Under the Guidance of

PROF.ASHISH UMBARKAR

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

MIT SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, MIT ADT UNIVERSITY
RAJBAUG, LONI KALBHOR, PUNE – 412201
JUNE 2021
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MIT SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING,
RAJBAUG, LONI KALBHOR,
PUNE – 412201

CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the Mini Project report entitled

“DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT OF PROTOTYPE MODEL OF WIRELESS
FORKLIFT”

Submitted by

PRAMOD.J. DIVEKAR (MITU19BTMLD007)

VIDYA.K. WAGH (MITU19BTMLD060)
APARNA GANGANE (MITU19BTMLD009)
VINAYAK MARADKAR (MITU19BTMLD032)

is a bonafide work carried out by him/her, under the supervision of Prof. Ashish
Umbarkar and it is submitted towards the partial fulfilment of the requirement of MIT
Art, Design and Technological University, Pune for the award of the Bachelor of
Technology in Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics & Automation)

Prof. Ashish Umbarkar Prof. Savita Shinde

Guide Prof. Siddharth Salve
Mini-Project Co-ordinator

Prof. Dr. Sudarshan Sanap Prof. Dr. Kishore Ravande

Professor & Head Mechanical Principal,MIT-SOE

Prof. Dr. _________________________

Chairperson
Place: Pune
Date:
 DECLARATION

We hereby declare that the Mini project entitled “Design & Development of
prototype model of wireless forklift” submitted towards the partial fulfilment of the
requirement of MIT-ADT University, Pune for the award of the Bachelor of
Technology in Mechanical Engineering (Mechatronics & Automation) is a record of
bonafide work carried out by me/we under the supervision of Prof. Ashish Umbarkar,
Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, MIT School of Engineering, Pune.
We further declare that the work reported in this report has not been submitted and
will not be submitted, either in part or in full, for the award of any other degree or
diploma in this institute or any other institute or university.

Place:Pune PRAMOD.J. DIVEKAR

Date: VIDYA.K. WAGH
APARNA GANGANE
VINAYAK MARADKAR
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

We express our profound thanks to Guide Prof. Ashish Umbarkar Mechanical

Engineering MIT School of Engineering, MIT-ADT University, Pune for his/her
expert guidance, encouragement, and inspiration during this Mini project work.

We are very thankful Prof. Savita Shinde, Prof. Siddharth Salve, Mini-
Project Co-ordinator, Mechanical Engineering Department for their guidance and all
kinds of help to complete our work.

We also express thanks to Prof. Dr. Sudarshan Sanap, Head, Department of

Mechanical Engineering, being constant source of inspiration throughout the
execution.
We are grateful to Prof. Dr. Kishore Ravande, Principal, MIT School of
Engineering, MIT-ADT University, Pune, for providing us the facilities to carry out
our project work.
We also thank all the faculty members in the department for their support and
advice. We are very much grateful to our Parents for their immense love, affection,
help, cooperation, and encouragement to complete this course.
Finally, a special thanks to all our classmates and friends who helped and
encouraged us to successfully complete our Mini project work.

PRAMOD.J. DIVEKAR
(MITU19BTMLD007)
VIDYA.K. WAGH
(MITU19BTMLD060)
APARNA GANGANE
(MITU19BTMLD009)
VINAYAK MARADKAR

(MITU19BTMLD032)
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ABSTRACT

Material handing is an important question in the industry or any warehousing

practices which not only the transport of material to be delivered safely but also the
time of delivery is mattered. As the traditional IC engine or gasoline-based forklifts
are mostly manually driven vehicle which needs more maintenance and also the
skilled labour is required for the driving of the vehicle. Also we humans get tired
easily with this hard job. So we thought what if the vehicle do its job continuously
without a brake and without any driver for vehicle.
In this report we have designed a model which is basically semi-automatic
and is operated via Bluetooth wireless connection. Also the model works on electric
dc supply and hence no toxic fumes are released into the work atmosphere.
In this project we find that such AGV’s can be more cost and time saving for
the concern industry and warehouses.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

ABSTRACT....................................................................................................................i
PHOTOGRAPH OF THE PROJECT............................................................................ii
TABLE OF CONTENTS..............................................................................................iii
LIST OF FIGURES......................................................................................................vi
LIST OF TABLES.......................................................................................................vii
ABBREVIATIONS....................................................................................................viii
NOMENCLATURE......................................................................................................ix
Chapter 1........................................................................................................................1
INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................1
1.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................1
1.2 Guidelines for Introduction..................................................................................1
1.3 Organization of the Report...................................................................................2
1.4 Closure..................................................................................................................2
Chapter 2........................................................................................................................3
LITERATURE REVIEW...............................................................................................3
2.1 Introduction..........................................................................................................3
2.2. Review of literature.............................................................................................3
2.2 Review types........................................................................................................4
2.3 Guidelines for Literature review..........................................................................4
2.3 Citation format......................................................................................................5
2.3.1 Single Author Citation...................................................................................5
2.3.2 Double Authors Citation................................................................................5
2.3.3 More than two authors citation......................................................................5
2.3.4 Sources written in the same year by the same author(s)................................5
2.3.5 Sources written by the same author(s) in different Year(s)...........................5
2.4 Summary of the literature.....................................................................................6
2.4 Identification of Gaps/Scopes of Work................................................................6
2.5 Problem Statement................................................................................................7
2.6 Objectives.............................................................................................................7
2.7 Closure..................................................................................................................7

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Chapter 3........................................................................................................................8
METHODOLOGY.........................................................................................................8
3.3 Instrumentation.....................................................................................................8
3.6 Closure..................................................................................................................9
Chapter 4......................................................................................................................10
NUMERICAL METHODOLOGY/SOFTWARE ANALYSIS..................................10
4.1 Introduction........................................................................................................10
4.2 Numerical Strategy/Methodology......................................................................10
4.3 Computational Domain......................................................................................10
4.4 Numerical results/model validation....................................................................10
4.5 Closure................................................................................................................10
CHAPTER 5.................................................................................................................11
RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS................................................................................11
5.1 Introduction........................................................................................................11
5.2 Key points in Results and Discussion................................................................11
CHAPTER 6.................................................................................................................12
CONCLUSION AND FUTURE SCOPE....................................................................12
6.1 Introduction........................................................................................................12
6.2 Guidelines...........................................................................................................12
6.3 Closure................................................................................................................12
APPENDIX I................................................................................................................15
PROJECT BASED AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS (if any)..............................15
PATENT...................................................................................................................15
COPY RIGHT..........................................................................................................15
LIST OF PUBLICATIONS......................................................................................15
AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENT IN ANY COMPETITIONS......................................15
APPENDIX II..............................................................................................................16
PROJECT BASED OUTCOMES................................................................................16
APPENDIX III.............................................................................................................17
PLAGIARISM REPORT.............................................................................................17

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Chapter 1
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Introduction

The process of loading, unloading and transport of materials is one of the main issues
for every production site and it has a great impact on product cost. The increase in
time productivity and reduction in labour cost we focused in this model. It is
controlled wirelessly with the help of Bluetooth module HC-05 and Arduino
microcontroller. It is powered with electric DC battery which is smooth in working,
low in maintenance and helps to keep surrounding air toxic free which IC engine
powered vehicle do create.

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Chapter 2

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LITERATURE REVIEW

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 Paper Title Author Names & Findings
Ref. No.
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Publication
Details

1. Design & Sachidananda Battery, Power

Fabrication Of Hassan Published Supply
Battery Operated 12 January 2020
Forklift (Researchgate)

2. Automated Mr. Virendra Types of AGVS

Guided Vehicle Patil, Prof. and vehicle
System Bhatwadekar S.G functions
Vol:05 Issue:
04Apr- 2018
(IRJET)

3. Design, Ugale Sachin S. , Design and

Development and Salvi Tushar S. calculations
Modelling of Vol:03 Issue 4
Forklift Apr-2014
(IJERT)

4. Design & Students of Material

Development Of Sanjeevan selection, design
Mechanical Engineering & and calculations
Forklift Technology
Iinstitute,
Panhala, MH,
India Volume: 05
Issue: 03 Mar-
2018 (IRJET)

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2.5 Problem Statement

The gasoline driven forklifts creates toxic fumes over in the work area and creates an
uncomfortable and also affects to the health of the labour working inside. Also the
gasoline forklifts are high in maintenance. Thus we are using electric forklift due to
its low maintenance characteristics.

2.6 Objectives
The first objective of this project is to create, design and build a forklift that capable
to lift-up and place an object. By using arduino we are going to design a wireless
forklift with the help of bluetooth.

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Chapter 3

METHODOLOGY

3.1 Introduction
The project is divided into two parts. First is the hardware design and second is the
software design. This project activity must be done step by step in order to achieve it
target.

3.2 Methodology details

Mechanical structure design:- This wireless forklift is built consists of base body,
aluminium fork arm, actuators, wheels. Most of these parts built from raw material
and some are modified to congruent with this project. In other hand most of the
material use will be, wheels, chain sprocket.

Electronic circuit:- Here we are using Arduino UNO as a microcontroller for the
forklift. The Bluetooth module we are using here is HC-05 module because it is to use
and is designed for transparent wireless serial connection setup. It uses the 2.4GHz
frequency band and the transfer rate of the data can vary upto 1mbps and is in range
of 10 meters.

Software programming:-

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CHAPTER 5
RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

After the completion of the project we found that the vehicle is good
efficient and balancing well at after the lifting load. The frequency
range is quite adequate but not feasible for long distance controlling
of the vehicle, hence may be wifi module will help complete that lag.
However this is the vehicle which are more efficient cost saving, low
maintenance that any industry would like to have.

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CHAPTER 6

CONCLUSION AND FUTURE SCOPE

6.1 Future Scope:-

The safety majors of the vehicle can be improved with the help of
various sensors in the future.

Gps systems can be used to locate and control the vehicle.

Also the reduction in time of the charging of the vehicle can be improved.

Conclusion:-

We came to conclusion that remote controlled forklift is the way to stop such
industrial issues like labor cost, hazardous material handling. Most of all human safety is a
major concern’s by using a remote controlled forklift. We can use our human brain but the
hands and legs of a robot, and thereby nullifying the chances of accident.

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REFERENCE
*Anil A. Sequeira, saif mohammed, avinash A. Kumar, Muhammed Sameer,
Yousef A. Kareem, Krishnamurthy H. Sachidananda. (Jan-2020). Design and
fabrication of battery operated forklift. Research Gate

*Lobo Allwyn M, Khebude Karan N, Adsul Ganesh B, Bhosale Prathamesh G,

Khade Omkar S, Naik Abhijeet N. (Mar-2018). Design and development of
mechanical forklift. International Research Journal Of Engineering and
Technology.

*Mr. Virendra Patil, Prof. Bhatwadekar S.G. (Apr-2018). Automated guided

vehicle system. International Research Journal Of Engineering and Technology.

*Kaushik S. Panara, Vivek R. Mishra, Amrat M. Patel, Tushar B. Patel, Krunal R.

Dhivar. (Oct-2015). Construction of battery operated forklift. International Journal
Of Science Technology & Engineering.

*Ugale Sachin S. , Salvi Tushar S. , Lanjekar Sachin S. , Kshirsagar Prashant R.

(Apr-2014). Design, development and modelling of forklift. International Journal
Of Engineering Research & Technology

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APPENDIX I

PROJECT BASED AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS (if any)

The student need to attach the testimonials of the achievement obtained for the project
work at the end of the Appendix I.

PATENT
The students need to write the patent details and attach the testimonial for the same (if
any).

COPY RIGHT
The students need to write the copyright details and attach the testimonial for the
same (if any).

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS
The students need to write the publications details in IEEE format and attach the
entire paper in the final report for the same (if any).

AWARDS/ACHIEVEMENT IN ANY COMPETITIONS

The students need to write the details of any awards/achievement received relevant to
the project work along with the photograph (if any).

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APPENDIX II
PROJECT BASED OUTCOMES

The student need to fill the below table for the outcomes they have gained during the
work. These outcomes will vary based on project based learnings.

Outcomes Agree Moderately Highly

(1) (2) Agree (3)
1. Engineering knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics science
engineering fundamentals and an mathematics, science, engineering
fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex
engineering problems engineering problems.
2. Problem analysis: Identify, formulate, review research literature, and
analyze complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions
using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering
sciences.
3. Design/development of solutions: Design solutions for complex
engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet
the specified needs with appropriate consideration for the public health and
safety, and the cultural, societal, and environmental considerations
4. Conduct investigations of complex problems: Use research-based
knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis
and interpretation of data, and synthesis of the information to provide valid
conclusions
5. Modern tool usage: Create, , select, and apply appropriate techniques,
resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including and modeling to
complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations
6. The engineer and society: Apply reasoning informed by Apply reasoning
informed by the contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal
and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities legal and cultural issues
and the consequent responsibilities relevant to the professional engineering
practice
7. Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the
professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and
demonstrate the knowledge of, and need for sustainable development and need
for sustainable development.
8. Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and
responsibilities and norms of the engineering practice
9. Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual and as a
member or leader in diverse teams and individual, and as a member or leader
in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings
10. Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering
activities with the engineering community and with society at large, such as,
being able to comprehend and write effective reports and design
documentation, and write effective reports and design documentation, make
effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions
11. Project management and finance: Demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of the engineering and knowledge and understanding of the
engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as
a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary
environments.
12. Life-long learning: Recognize the need for and have the Recognize the
need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and
lifelong learning in the broadest context of technological change

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APPENDIX III
PLAGIARISM REPORT

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Plagiarism
“When you have borrowed words, facts, or idea of any kind from someone else’s
work, acknowledge your debt by giving your source credit in footnote (or in running
text as cited reference). Otherwise, you will be guilty of plagiarism. Also, be sure you
have represented the original material honestly and accurately. Direct word to word
quotations should be enclosed in quotation marks”.
When you use programs written by others with or without modifications, the report
must clearly bring this out with proper references, and must also reflect the extent of
modification introduced by you, if any. A modified program is not entirely yours.
Only a program, which you write from scratch, does not require the source to be
identified. Identification of source in all other cases is a must. Standard subroutines
(even if public domain) used in your programs must be properly referenced. Although
programs need not be appended to the thesis, they must be submitted to your research
supervisor in hard copy and other media. Inclusion of a computational flow chart in
your thesis is highly recommended, however.

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