Fodder Distributor With Dual Shredding Mechanisms
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current fodder distribution machines are inefficient as they are designed for either parallelepiped or cylindrical bales, leading to operational problems when faced with bales of different shapes, resulting in uneven distribution, increased time, and fuel costs due to frequent reloading.
Innovation Solution
A versatile fodder distributor with a propelled carriage equipped with a first shredding mechanism for parallelepiped bales and a second mechanism for cylindrical bales, featuring a horizontal shaft with longitudinal blades and fins, respectively, allowing for effective shredding and distribution of both shapes, along with additional bale support panels to increase storage capacity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If machines are designed for specific bale shapes (parallelepiped or cylindrical), then shredding efficiency is improved, but adaptability to different bale shapes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The machine incorporates two independent shredding mechanisms: a first mechanism with horizontal shaft and longitudinal blades for parallelepiped bales, and a second mechanism with fins for cylindrical bales. This multi-functional design allows the single machine to efficiently process both bale shapes without requiring separate specialized equipment for each type.
2Productivity
If bale storage space on the machine is increased, then productivity is improved by reducing reload trips, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The machine incorporates panels that can be positioned in horizontal or vertical positions to provide additional bale support surfaces. By utilizing vertical space and configurable panel orientations, the machine increases its bale storage capacity without proportionally increasing overall structural complexity, allowing it to carry more bales and reduce the frequency of reload trips to the storage area.
3Ease of manufacture
If toothed wheels or worms are used for shredding, then bale breaking is improved, but fodder dispersion increases leading to waste
Solution Approach 1:
The shredding mechanisms are designed with specific local characteristics: the first mechanism uses longitudinal blades arranged to cut parallelepiped bales into controlled portions, while the second uses fins configured for cylindrical bales. These localized shredding actions break the bales effectively while maintaining better control over fodder distribution, reducing excessive dispersion and subsequent waste compared to conventional toothed wheels or worms.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a fodder distributor formed by: a propelled carriage comprising a first shredding surface in the rear part, in the direction of travel, with first propulsion means, and a second surface in the front part, for feeding bales to the first surface; a first mechanism for shredding parallelepiped bales, with a shaft having a first end connected to rotation means and longitudinal blades projecting radially from the shaft; second propulsion means on the second surface; and respective panels for providing additional bale support, which are positioned horizontally adjacent to the second surface and have means for moving the bales to said surface.