Cable Plow Coupling Structure for Crane-Free Transport
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current cable plow systems are complex to transport due to the need for heavy-duty cranes to load and unload the chassis and cable plow, requiring laborious separation and reassembly, and lack a simple method for coupling and uncoupling.
Innovation Solution
A cable plow system with a coupling device allowing interchangeable connection between the chassis and cable plow, featuring eye-bolt connections and adjustable supports for easy separation and reconnection, enabling self-propelled chassis operation and reduced reliance on heavy-duty cranes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the cable plow is integrated with the chassis as a fixed unit, then structural stability is improved, but transport complexity and crane dependency increase
Solution Approach 1:
The cable plow system is divided into two independent segments: the chassis and the cable plow. The chassis can be separated from the cable plow using a coupling device, allowing each component to be transported independently. This segmentation eliminates the need for heavy-duty cranes during transport while maintaining structural stability when connected through the coupling mechanism.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the cable plow is separated from the chassis for transport, then transport flexibility is improved, but coupling and uncoupling time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling device extracts the complex separation/reconnection process into a simple, standardized interface. The coupling mechanism allows the chassis and cable plow to be quickly connected or disconnected without requiring laborious manual assembly, reducing coupling time while maintaining transport flexibility.
3Force
If heavy-duty cranes are used for loading and unloading, then lifting capacity is improved, but equipment requirements and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The chassis is equipped with a self-propelled capability and an integrated coupling device that enables it to load and unload the cable plow independently without external heavy-duty cranes. The chassis uses its own propulsion system and coupling mechanism to perform the loading/unloading operations, eliminating the need for additional lifting equipment.
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a cable plow system, comprising a cable plow for introducing at least one line into the ground and a chassis, wherein the cable plow comprises at least one laying unit, wherein the or each laying unit has an attachment suitable for engaging the ground to form a trench in the soil and a line routing for laying the line into the trench formed or formable by the attachment, wherein the chassis comprises a driver's cab and front wheels and rear wheels, wherein the front wheels and/or the rear wheels are attached in each case to the driver's cab by means of a support. The invention is characterized in that the cable plow system has a coupling device, the chassis and the cable plow being interchangeably connectable or connected to one another by means of the coupling device.