Hi,
I am trying to design a scissor jack for a little project I am working on.
Can anyone point me in the direction of a formula that I can use to calculate the height displacement of the jack, given the specs on the threaded rod and lengths of the arms used?
Namely I am intersted in determing the hight dieplacement per revolution of the threaded rod.
Also, what about lateral forces, i.e. forces against the sides of the jack, instead of forces in the direction of travel? In other words, what is the best type of design configuration, or what steps can be taken, that would minimize or resist side to side movement once the jack is extended?
Thanks.