Department of Mechanical Engineering

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi

MCL 201: Mechanical Engineering Drawing

Time: 2 to 5 pm Maximum Marks: 10

Practical Sheet -3
(Session 2021-2022)

Instructions: If no indication is provided in the problem/views, assume the third angle projection
system for drawing considering all dimensions in mm.

(A) Description of device

Screw jack (refer Fig.1) is a simple machine, which is employed
for raising and lowering the heavy loads through some vertical
distances by applying comparatively very small force at the end
of a long lever. Small screw jack can be found in almost every
automobile toolbox, which is used to lift the automobile for
changing a wheel/tyre. A typical screw jack consists of a body
made of cast iron (cast iron has good compressive strength and
damping property, hence, it is employed for making body/bed
for the majority of machines). A nut [material is gun metal
(GM)] is fitted at the top of body. Gun metal is bronze (an
alloy having 88% copper, 8–10% tin, and 2–4% zinc), which has
good tribological (low friction) compatibility with steels. A
square threaded spindle made of mild steel (low carbon steel:
0.05%-0.25% of C) involves/interfaces the nut. In the head of
spindle, a through hole is made for inserting the lever (Tommy
bar). Lever is used for turning the threaded spindle. Far end of
lever is knurled to provide a good grip for holding purpose. A
cap made of carbon steel is put on the head of the spindle and is
free to rotate about the axis of spindle and slip on head surface.
The cup is loosely held in position over spindle head by washer
screw. To achieve a good grip of the load on the cup, the upper Fig.1 Screw jack (This image is for
face of the cup is serrated at 4-6 places. illustration point of view. It should
not be understood that this is
For information: assembly of components provided
Low-carbon steel (or mild steel): 0.05 to 0.25% C; Medium- in Fig.2)
carbon steel (or Carbon steel): 0.3–0.7% C; High-carbon steel:
0.8 –2% C; Ultra-high-carbon steel: 3.25 – 4% C

(B) What to be done

From the details of screw jack provided in Fig.2 (on page-2), draw the following views of the assembly:

(i) Front view (right half in section) (6.0 Marks)

(ii) Top view (3.5 Marks)

Prepare bill of materials with part names. (0.5 Mark)

P.T.O.
Fig.2 Component details of screw jack [(1) Body; (2) Nut; (3) Threaded spindle; (4) Cup; (5) Washer; (6) Screw; (7) Lever (Tommy bar)]