]> http://west.gian.org/taxonomy/term/71/all en http://west.gian.org/gear_system <img class="thumb" src="http://west.gian.org/images/innovation/thumbs/thumb_a8157ca979082b1f407aa8933cd9b0c9-271.gif" />Rickshaw pulling is an exhausting task especially on an uphill track when the power that the pedals can transmits, falls short of the critical level. The rider has to get off and physically pull the rolling load at a drain rate of energy. Jabbarbhai’s variable gear system consists of the plurality of the sprocket mounted on a pair of shaft. Free wheels are provided on the front and rear shaft of the gear system. The free wheel can provide free movement in the clockwise and anticlockwise direction. The free wheel comprises of a dog lifter, instead of a spring loaded dog pawl.Hence require l Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:25:39 +0530 http://west.gian.org/small_engine <img class="thumb" src="http://west.gian.org/images/innovation/thumbs/thumb_e0a769467159207b75288469332b68ae-165.jpg" /><p align="justify">The innovator has developed a unique, lightweight and compact 3.5 HP, single cylinder, 4-stroke diesel engine with many significant facets. It is compact, portable, powerful, lightweight and affordable diesel engine with varied applications. The engine was mounted on a Rajdoot motorcycle, which achieved an average speed of 55 km per hour and fuel consumption of 100 km per liter.</p> <p align="justify">The innovator of the small efficient diesel engine, Shri Mansukhbhai Suthar, is an illiterate (he has studied only till class 2) mechanic genius in engine technology. He has experience of about 40 years in repairs of all kinds of engines. </p> Tue, 21 Aug 2007 11:38:52 +0530