CHALLENGE:
Design a fully engineered CAD model and manufacturable prototype for a portable power-assist device that inserts into the 1.5” inner diameter winch shaft on standard flatbed trailer winches and automatically tightens/releases cargo straps.
SOLUTION:
Expandable Steel 3-leg collet.
Output rpm between 30–50 RPM under load.
Output torque target: ≥ 50 N.m.
OUTCOME:
Prototype-Ready for 3D Printing, delivering manufacturing files compatible with manufacturer providers like Protolabs, Jiga, PCB Way, or Xometry.
Case design with injection molding techniques.