Accessory Attachment System for Machine Power Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing machines lack the ability to efficiently utilize their electrical and hydraulic systems for performing additional tasks beyond their primary functions, leading to increased operational costs due to the need for additional equipment and reduced productivity.
Innovation Solution
An accessory attachment system that includes a housing detachably coupled to the machine, with electric and fluid connectors allowing for the selective power supply to external devices, enabling the machine to power external electrical and hydraulic devices directly from its systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If additional equipment is arranged alongside the machine to perform extra tasks, then the machine can perform more functions, but the operational cost increases and the worksite requires more equipment maintenance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements an accessory attachment system with electric and hydraulic connectors that enable a single machine to perform multiple functions by powering external devices. The system allows the machine's electrical and hydraulic systems to serve both primary machine operations and additional external tasks simultaneously, eliminating the need for separate equipment.
2Productivity
If additional equipment is arranged alongside the machine to perform extra tasks, then the machine can perform more functions, but transporting and maintaining this equipment increases operational cost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functionality of multiple separate devices into a single integrated attachment system. By combining electric connectors, hydraulic connectors, and mounting mechanisms into one accessory attachment system, the machine can perform multiple tasks using a single integrated unit rather than multiple separate devices, reducing transportation and maintenance costs.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the power source is used to propel the machine and drive predefined implements, then the machine performs its primary functions, but it cannot directly power additional tasks requiring external equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces an intermediary accessory attachment system that acts as a bridge between the machine's power source and external devices. The electric and hydraulic connectors serve as intermediaries, transferring power from the machine's systems to external equipment, enabling the power source to directly support additional tasks without requiring separate power sources.
Data Source
AI summary
An accessory attachment system for a machine is disclosed. The accessory attachment system includes a housing configured to be detachably coupled with the machine. A plurality of electric connectors is disposed in the housing. The plurality of electric connectors is communicably coupled with an electrical system of the machine. The plurality of electric connectors is configured to selectively provide an electric power to one or more detachable external devices. A fluid connector is disposed in the housing. The fluid connector is in fluid communication with a hydraulic system of the machine. The accessory attachment system further includes a hydraulic device detachably coupled with the housing. The hydraulic device includes a device fluid connector configured to be fluidly coupled with the fluid connector of the housing. The hydraulic device is selectively powered by the hydraulic system of the machine.