Interchangeable modular-headed saw and shaking machine

Abstract

The invention relates to a product used in the agricultural sector for pruning, cutting, and shaking operations. This product allows multiple tasks to be performed with a single machine by using interchangeable saw and shaking heads attached to a fixed body.

Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] INTERCHANGEABLE MODULAR-HEADED SAW AND SHAKING MACHINE

[0003] Technical Field

[0004] The invention relates to a product used in the agricultural sector for pruning, cutting, and shaking processes. This product allows multiple tasks to be performed with a single machine by using interchangeable saw and shaking heads attached to a fixed body.

[0005] Prior Art

[0006] In the current agricultural sector, products undergo numerous processes before, during, and after harvest. These process stages often result in losses in terms of cost, time, and labor for harvesters or farmers.

[0007] Particularly during the harvest period of olives and similar products, different applications are performed, such as during the pruning periods.

[0008] Pruning is a process involving cutting, bending, removing buds, shoots, and leaves on the living aerial parts of plants. All these processes aim to establish a physiological balance between yield and growth in plants and to maintain this balance for as long as possible.

[0009] Pruning is a process conducted to enable trees to develop a regular and strong canopy (branches and leaves), remain productive for a longer period, rejuvenate weakened trees, and produce high-quality fruit. This process is typically carried out by workers using saws or machines.

[0010] Another process performed on the products is the harvesting process during harvest time. This process is carried out either manually by workers or using machines and, specifically for olives and similar fruits, by shaking. The important factor during this process is to avoid damaging the branches of the trees.

[0011] Shaking machines are used to collect fruits from the branches of trees before harvest. Shaking, which is generally a mechanical process, is faster and more efficient compared to traditional manual harvesting methods. These machines typically cause the fruits to fall by shaking or vibrating the branches of the trees.

[0012] Currently, pruning saws and shaking machines are used separately. This situation requires farmers to invest in multiple machines, creating disadvantages in terms of cost, time, and labor for users. There is a need for a multipurpose machine capable of performing both fruit shaking and pruning operations. The developed product aims to eliminate these disadvantages.

[0013] Brief Description of the Invention

[0014] The invention relates to a product that allows multiple tasks such as pruning, cutting, and shaking in the agricultural sector to be performed with a single machine, using interchangeable saw and shaking heads attached to a fixed body.

[0015] The invention aims to achieve cost savings by enabling different operations to be carried out with a single machine.

[0016] The invention features two interchangeable heads: one for fruit shaking operations and the other as a saw head for pruning operations. This allows users to perform both fruit collection and tree pruning with the same machine.

[0017] The invention, in terms of general structure and working principle, consists of a main body and two interchangeable heads. The shaking head is used to shake fruit trees to cause the fruits to fall. The saw head serves a cutting function for pruning operations.

[0018] Thanks to the interchangeable head mechanism of the invention, the heads can be easily mounted and removed from the front of the machine. The quick-change mechanism allows users to easily swap the heads.

[0019] The invention includes a mechanical arm and a vibration mechanism, enabling the branches of trees to be shaken to quickly dislodge fruits.

[0020] The invention is notable for its ease of use, featuring a user-friendly control panel and ergonomic design. The ability to use a machine with interchangeable heads on a single body offers numerous advantages, such as cost savings, space savings, ease of use, multipurpose functionality, efficiency, technological compatibility, and sustainability. These advantages enhance the operational efficiency of businesses and reduce costs in the long term.

[0021] Advantages of using the invention with interchangeable heads on a single body include;

[0022] Equipment Cost: Farmers and businesses can reduce their costs by purchasing a single machine instead of separate machines for different operations.

[0023] Maintenance Cost: Maintaining and repairing a machine with a single body is more economical than maintaining multiple machines.

[0024] Storage: A single machine body with interchangeable heads saves space compared to storing multiple machines. Additionally, the ability to consolidate parts into a single apparatus provides ease of transportation for the machine.

[0025] Seasonal Use: Using the same machine for different operations in different seasons ensures efficient use of the machine throughout the year.

[0026] Modularity: The interchangeable head system facilitates adaptation to technological advancements. New heads can be designed and added to the existing machine.

[0027] Material Savings: Producing fewer machines means less resource consumption and waste generation. With the energy savings it provides, the energy consumption of a single machine can be lower than that of multiple machines.

[0028] Description of the Figures

[0029] 1. Exploded view of the machine body.

[0030] 2. Exploded view of the shaking apparatus mounted on the machine body.

[0031] 3. Exploded view of the saw apparatus mounted on the machine body.

[0032] Explanation of References in the Figures . Figure 1 (machine body) reference descriptions:

[0033] 1. Right Body Plastic

[0034] 2. Left Body Plastic

[0035] 3. Motor Flange

[0036] 4. Planet Gear

[0037] 5. Orbital Gear

[0038] 6. Sun Gear (central gear)

[0039] 7. Bevel Gear Bearing

[0040] 8. Bevel Gear MN1 Z28 Q44. 2x8

[0041] 9. Bevel Gear MN1 Z19 Q31.51x10

[0042] 10. Washer

[0043] 11. Milling Gear

[0044] 12. First Stage Body

[0045] 13. First Stage Body Pin

[0046] 14. Sun Gear (central gear) Housing

[0047] 15. Second Stage Body

[0048] 16. Second Stage Body Pin

[0049] 17.698 Bearing

[0050] 18.6801 Bearing

[0051] 19.6807 2RZC3 Bearing

[0052] 20. Shaft Ring

[0053] 21. Motor

[0054] ■ Figure 2 (shaking apparatus) reference descriptions:

[0055] 1. Shaking Comb Lower Plastic

[0056] 2. Shaking Comb Upper Plastic

[0057] 3. Washer

[0058] 4. Gearbox Housing

[0059] 5. Eccentric Gear

[0060] 6. Milled Gear

[0061] 7. Gearbox

[0062] 8. 6802 Bearing

[0063] 9. 698 Bearing

[0064] 10. Shaft Ring 11. Straight Connecting Rod

[0065] 12.688 Bearing

[0066] 13. Angled Connecting Rod

[0067] 14. Plastic Comb

[0068] 15.635 Bearing

[0069] ■ Figure 3 (saw apparatus) reference descriptions:

[0070] 1. Chain Bar

[0071] 2. Milled Gear

[0072] 3. Chainsaw Lower Body

[0073] 4. Chainsaw Steel Cast Wheel

[0074] 5. 6903 Bearing

[0075] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0076] The machine body of our invention includes the following components: Right Body Plastic (1), Left Body Plastic (2), Motor Flange (3), Planet Gear (4), Orbital Gear (5), Sun Gear (central gear) (6), Bevel Gear Bearing (7), Bevel Gear MN1 Z28 Q44.2X8 (8), Bevel Gear MN1 Z19 Q31.51X10 (9), Washer (10), Milled Gear (11), First Stage Body (12), First Stage Body Pin (13), Sun Gear (central gear) Housing (14), Second Stage Body (15), Second Stage Body Pin (16), 698 Bearing (17), 6801 Bearing (18), 6807 2RZC3 Bearing (19), Shaft Ring (20), Motor (21).

[0077] The shaking apparatus of our invention includes the following components: Shaking Comb Lower Plastic (1), Shaking Comb Upper Plastic (2), Washer (3), Gearbox Housing (4), Eccentric Gear (5), Milled Gear (6), Gearbox (7), 6802 Bearing (8), 698 Bearing (9), Shaft Ring (10), Straight Connecting Rod (11), 688 Bearing (12), Angled Connecting Rod (13), Plastic Comb (14), 635 Bearing (15).

[0078] The saw apparatus of our invention includes the following components: Chain Bar (1), Milled Gear (2), Chainsaw Lower Body (3), Chainsaw Steel Cast Wheel (4), 6903 Bearing (5).

[0079] The machine body of our invention is produced using specially designed right body plastic (1) and left body plastic (2) through plastic injection molding. These components are manufactured to house moving parts such as the motor, gears, and bearings.

[0080] The motor (21) is a brushless DC motor with a power output of 1000 watts and an unloaded speed of 18,000 RPM. When the motor (21) starts operating, the power it generates is transmitted via the sun gear (central gear) (6) with a module of 0.8 and 13 teeth to the first stage body pin (13) located on the first stage body (12). This transmission uses three planet gears (4) with a module of 0.8 and 15 teeth, which are precisely fitted into the central hole of the first stage body (12). The sun gear (central gear) (6) with 13 teeth is tightly secured to the first stage output, and this motion is then transferred to the second stage body (15). As a result, the 1000-watt power from the motor (21) at 11,000 RPM and 0.868 Nm torque will produce 12,543 RPM and 3.806 Nm torque at the end of the first stage.

[0081] Three planet gears (4) with a module of 0.8 and 15 teeth are mounted on the second stage body pin (16) located on the second stage body (15). This allows the first stage sun gear (central gear) housing (14), with a module of 0.8 and 13 teeth on the gear, to transfer the speed and torque generated to the planet gears (4) located in the second stage. The movement from the second stage is transferred via a splined coupling to a bevel gear Mnl Z19 Q31.51X10 (9) with a module of 1 and 19 teeth, and from there, at a 100° angle, it is transferred to another bevel gear Mnl Z28 Q44.2X8 (8) with a module of 1 and 28 teeth. In this way, the milling gear (11) with a module of 1 and 9 teeth produces 12,896 RPM and 16.689 Nm of torque. Thus, at the end of the two-stage planetary system, a more powerful structure is achieved.

[0082] The right body plastic (1), produced by plastic injection molding, is specially designed to protect the operating system from external factors. This design allows the system to take in air through ventilation holes, ensuring better performance.

[0083] The gear system, consisting of the orbital gear (5), bevel gear bearing (7), washer (10), 698 bearing (17), 6801 bearing (18), 6807 2RZC3 bearing (19), and shaft ring (20), transmits force and speed to the center by transferring motion between its components. The shaking apparatus of our invention includes:

[0084] Two 6 mm 698 bearings (9) are tightly fitted into the machined bearing seats within the gearbox housing (4). The milled gear (6), which receives motion from the body assembly, starts transmitting the motion via a slider. The produced motion provides an eccentric movement of 10.23 mm from the center axis with an eccentric gear (5) that has a module of 1 and 35 teeth.

[0085] As a result of this motion, the body assembly connected to the motor outputs 8,755 RPM with 24.6 Nm torque, transmitting motion to the eccentric gear (5) at 9,506 RPM with 22.6 Nm torque. This allows the angled connecting rod (13) and the gearbox housing (4) to convert the circular motion into linear motion through the angled connecting rod (13) and the straight connecting rod (11), which is then transmitted to the combs. The rods attached to the ends of the combs shake the branches, causing the fruits to fall.

[0086] The shaking comb lower plastic (1) and shaking comb upper plastic (2) prevent dust, leaves, and branches from entering the gearbox. The 6802 bearing (8), 698 bearing (9), and 688 bearings (12) located at the center of the shaking comb lower plastic (1) and shaking comb upper plastic (2) help facilitate the required motion for the plastic comb (14). The washer (3) is a machine component that allows the mechanical parts to rotate around their axis while reducing friction during rotation.

[0087] The saw apparatus of our invention;

[0088] The 6903 bearing (5) is tightly fitted into the bearing seats machined within the chainsaw steel cast wheel (4) and into the sun gear (central gear) housing (14) located in the body assembly, which is associated with the saw apparatus. The motion received from the body assembly through the motor flange (3) begins to be transmitted to the saw apparatus via the milled gear (2) and the female slider. The produced motion is transferred through the 6903 bearing (5) and the chainsaw steel cast wheel (4), allowing for motion in the saw apparatus. The milled gear (2) of the saw apparatus initiates a cutting operation with circular motion using a special blade on the chain bar (1).

[0089] The bearings used in our product are more durable than standard bearings on the market. Due to their special dimensions and characteristics, the cost of these bearings can vary depending on size and performance requirements. The bearings in our product are generally designed for applications requiring high precision. Therefore, they have low friction and high-speed capacity.

[0090] As a result of this motion, the body assembly connected to the motor transmits movement at 8,755 RPM with 24.6 Nm torque. This allows for the cutting of desired or undesired branches on the tree.

[0091] The invention is mounted to a 12-volt vehicle battery, and with the help of a converter, the 12-volt power is converted to 40 volts. The battery is connected to the machine through cables.

Claims

Claims1. The invention is a machine used in the agricultural sector for pruning, cutting, and shaking operations, characterized by: o a machine body comprising Right Body Plastic (1), Left Body Plastic (2), Motor Flange (3), Planet Gear (4), Orbital Gear (5), Sun Gear (central gear) (6), Bevel Gear Bearing (7), Bevel Gear MN1 Z28 Q44.2X8 (8), Bevel Gear MN1 Z19 Q31.51X10 (9), Washer (10), Milled Gear (11), First Stage Body (12), First Stage Body Pin (13), Sun Gear (central gear) Housing (14), Second Stage Body (15), Second Stage Body Pin (16), 698 Bearing (17), 6801 Bearing (18), 6807 2RZC3 Bearing (19), Shaft Ring (20), Motor (21); o a shaking apparatus comprising Shaking Comb Lower Plastic (1), Shaking Comb Upper Plastic (2), Washer (3), Gearbox Housing (4), Eccentric Gear (5), Milled Gear (6), Gearbox (7), 6802 Bearing (8), 698 Bearing (9), Shaft Ring (10), Straight Connecting Rod (11), 688 Bearing (12), Angled Connecting Rod (13), Plastic Comb (14), 635 Bearing (15); o a saw apparatus comprising Chain Bar (1), Milled Gear (2), Chainsaw Lower Body (3), Chainsaw Steel Cast Wheel (4), 6903 Bearing (5).

2. The invention is a machine used in the agricultural sector for pruning, cutting, and shaking operations, characterized by a product that allows multiple tasks to be performed with a single machine using interchangeable saw and shaking heads attached to a fixed body.

3. The invention is a machine used in the agricultural sector for pruning, cutting, and shaking operations, characterized by being mountable to a 12- volt vehicle battery and being able to convert 12-volt energy to 40 volts with the help of a converter.

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