Angled Wing Frame Pivoting for Narrow Implement Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
Agricultural implements, such as planters and air-seeders, often require complex routing and hydraulic hardware to narrow their width during transportation, which is time-consuming and laborious.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a wing frame assembly that is pivotally coupled to a main frame, allowing it to move between operational and stowed positions through an actuator-driven mechanism, eliminating the need for complex hydraulic systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional hydraulic systems are used to narrow the implement during transportation, then the narrowing function can be achieved, but the device complexity and time consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the complex hydraulic system from the implement and replaces it with a simpler mechanical coupling mechanism. The coupling mechanism includes a coupling arm that can be detached to allow the wing frame to pivot independently, eliminating the need for hydraulic hoses, pumps, and control valves while achieving the same narrowing function.
Solution Approach 2:
The coupling mechanism is divided into separable components - a coupling arm with coupling sections that can be detached. This segmentation allows the wing frame assembly to be independently pivoted relative to the main frame by simply disconnecting the coupling arm, enabling narrow configuration without complex integrated hydraulic systems.
2Productivity
If complex hydraulic routing is used to narrow the implement, then the width can be reduced for transportation, but the time and labor required increase
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling arm is pre-configured with coupling sections at specific locations on the wing frame assembly. Before narrowing is needed, the coupling arm is attached in the operational position. When narrowing is required, the coupling arm is simply detached and reattached in the transported position, eliminating the need for time-consuming hydraulic system activation and configuration.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the wing frame is rigidly coupled to the main frame, then structural stability is maintained, but the ability to pivot for narrow configuration is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling mechanism transitions from a rigid connection to a dynamic, adjustable connection. The coupling arm can be detached and reattached at different positions, allowing the wing frame to pivot relative to the main frame. This dynamic coupling provides both stability during operation (when coupled) and adaptability during transportation (when uncoupled).
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AI summary
An agricultural implement with a main frame and wing assemblies, wherein the wing assemblies are configured to move between an operational position and a stowed position via an actuator, which is coupled to a main frame of the implement and coupled to the wing assembly. The implement also includes a coupling mechanism that couples the main frame, the actuator, and the wing frame assembly. The coupling mechanism is also moveably coupled to at least the main frame. The coupling mechanism ma move relative to the main frame about a main frame axis, wherein the main frame axis is positioned between a horizontal and vertical position.