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Research Article Volume 6 Issue No. 6

Design and Development of Lat Pull Down Machine for Power

Generation
M Muthu subash1, S Parthiban2
M.E. Student1, Assistant Professor2
Engineering Design 1, Department of Mechanical2
Sri Shakthi Institute of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, India

Abstract:
Today among the scientific community the field of energy conservation has become an increasingly notable subject of research. Lat
pull down machine aims at harnessing the mechanical energy of machine and converted into electrical energy using generator based
system and to use it to power light bulbs, cell phone and other small appliances. Lat pull down machine usually consists of machine,
chain, free wheel, fly wheel, gears, battery, dc generator, and inverter. The kinetic energy from the flywheel is supplied to the dc
generator by means of gears. The generated power is stored in the lead acid battery. The part drawing of the various parts required
for design of lat pull down machine are drawn and analyzed by using solid works (2012). The result of the project shows that if all
the machineries in the gym are equipped with suitable power generating equipment, more power can be stored in the battery.

Keywords: Energy conservation, Machine, Kinetic energy, Harnessing, Battery.

1. INTRODUCTION user from being trapped under the weight. The leg press can
There are basically two types of equipment in the fitness be used to evaluate the athlete’s overall lower body strength
center. They are free weights and machines. [1].
Free weights
Free weights are the most basic form of body building 1.3 Pec deck machine
equipment. The reason they are called “free weights” is Pec deck machine is a piece of gym equipment that is
because there are no attached pulleys, cables, pins, or weight designed to isolate the pectorals major and minor chest
stacks. They consist of barbells, dumbbells and weight plates. muscles. This equipment uses a nautilus style weight system
Machines in which the weights are controlled by leverage. The pec
The wide variety of exercises are performed in the machines. deck engages the chest in a butterfly style movement, arms
Some machines are designed to work individual muscles, out to the sides pushing the weight of the machine forward to
while other machines consist of a multi-station that works the the center of the chest [1].
whole body. Most of the gyms have different machines for
each muscle group. Machines are generally easier to use and 1. CONCEPTUAL MODEL
safer than free weights. The part drawings that are used to manufacture the lat pull
down machine are drawn by using the software solid works
1.1 Lat pull down machine (2012). The conceptual model of lat pull down machine for
The Latin word latissimus meaning ‘broadest’ and dorsum power generation is shown in the below figure.
meaning ‘back’. They are commonly called “lats”. The
latissimus dorsi is responsible for extension, adduction and
transverse extension also known as horizontal abduction,
flexion from an extended position and internal rotation of the
shoulder joint. During the lat pull down machine workouts,
the muscles in the biceps and middle back get quite some
attention. The pull down usually uses a weight machine with
a seat and brace for thighs. The starting position involves
sitting at the machine with the thighs braced, back straight
and feet flat on the floor. During the full extension the arms
are held overhead by grasping the bar connected to weight
stack. The movement is initiated by pulling the elbows down
and back, lowering the bar to the neck and completed by
returning to initial position [1].

1.2 Leg press machine

The leg press is a weight training exercise in which the
individual pushes a weight or resistance away from them
using the legs. The term “leg press” also refers to the
apparatus used to perform the exercise. The user sits below
the sled and pushes it upward with their feet. These machines
normally include adjustable safety brackets that prevent the Fig. 1 Conceptual Model

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 2. DESIGN CALCULATION Rc = ((T1-T2)/2π)2*(p/x)
The design calculation of integrated parts in the lat pull down Rc = 1.9
machine for power generation are expressed below K = 50nos
Chain Length, L = kP
2.1 Torque calculation L = 50*19.05
According to Rocky [2], the average adult can produce about L = 975 mm
100 watts constantly.
Power (P) = 0.100 kW 3. ANALYSIS
Speed (N) = 1400 rpm The analysis of the machine structure and hand rod of the lat
P = 2πNT/60 pull down machine by using solid works simulation are
0.1*103 = 2π*1400*T/60 shown below
T = 0.68209 N-m
3.1 Analysis of machine structure
2.2 Design of flywheel shaft It is the rigid body which is used to support all the parts of
Power (P) = 0.100 kW the machine and to stabilize the overall weight of the
N = 1400 rpm machine. The structure is fixed at one end. The material
Angle of deflection, chosen as A36 mild steel for the stability of the structure. The
(ϴ) = 0.250 load is applied in one direction and its corresponding mesh
ϴ = 0.00436 rad. details are to be given. Its corresponding displacement and
Spindle Length, vonmises stress are shown below:
(L) = 150 mm
Rigidity Modulus,
(G) = 0.8*106 kg/cm2
T = 0.68209 N-m

2.3 Diameter of the shaft

From Bhandari [3],
(T/J) = (G*ϴ)/L
J = π/32 d4
d4 = 29.4 cm
d ~ 25 mm

2.4 Design of chain and sprocket

From Khurmi [4], [5]
Power (P) = 0.100 kW
Speed (N1) = 1400 rpm
(N2) = 300 rpm
Velocity ratio = (N1/N2)
V.R ~ 4 Fig. 2 Machine structure – Vonmises stress
No. of teeth(T2) = T1*(N1/N2)
T2 = 72
Load factor (K1) = 1.5
Lub.factor (K2) = 1
Rating factor(K3) = 1.25
Service factor(Ks)= K1*K2*K3
Ks = 1.875
D = 12.07 mm
Roller width = 11.68 mm
Breaking load,Wb= 59 KN
Pitch circle diameter,
D1 = p*cosec (180/T1)
D1 = 130 mm
Pitch line velocity v1=(πD1N1)/60
v1 = 7.96 m/s
Centre distanceC= (30 to 50 pitch)
C = 30p
C = 572 mm Fig. 3 Machine structure – Displacement
Corrected distance, Thus the analysis of the machine structure for the applied
X = 572-4 load is done and the maximum deflection due to load is found
X = 568 mm as 0.450893mm.
No. of links,K = Ra+Rb+Rc
Ra = (T1+T2)/2 3.2 Analysis of hand rod
Ra = 48.5 It is the solid bar which is made up of alloy steel. In the
Rb = (2x)/P working stroke major force is concentrated on the top
Rb = 59.6 surface. Some hand rod are provided with rubber ball ends
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for safety and to protect user. Its corresponding displacement
and vonmises stress are shown below:

Fig. 4 Hand rod – Vonmises stress Fig. 7 Lat pull down machine - power generating unit

5. RESULTS
The time the light takes to turn on is dependent on both speed
and stroke length of the hand rod. Fig. 8 shows the
relationship between speed and voltage. Fig. 9 shows the
relationship between speed and current.

Fig. 5 Hand rod – Displacement

Thus the analysis of the hand rod for the applied load is done Fig. 8 Speed Vs Voltage
and the maximum deflection due to load is found as
0.02355mm.

4. FABRICATED MODEL
The fabricated model of the lat pull down machine for power
machine is shown in the fig.6 and power generating unit is
clearly shown in the fig. 7

Fig. 9 Speed Vs Current

6. CONCLUSION
In this project the conceptual model is drawn and analyzed by
using solid modelling software. The fabricated model is
tested in the practical condition and the corresponding graph
is shown. If all the equipment in the fitness center are
fabricated with power generating unit, we can generate more
power.

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[2]. Rocky KatochM.and Murali Prabhu(2012), ‘The Pedal

Power Generation’, International Journal of
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[3]. Bhandari, VB (2007), Design of Machine Elements

(3rded.),Tata McGraw- Hill,ISBN978-0-07-061141-2.

[4]. KhurmiR.S (2005), The Text Book of Machine Design

(2nded.), ISBN 978-8121925371.
Fig. 6 Lat pull down machine for power generation
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