Loader Bucket Retractable Bunk Defacing Apparatus
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing loader bucket attachments for skid steer loaders do not efficiently retract bunk defacing apparatuses, leading to operational limitations and material contamination when not in use.
Innovation Solution
A loader bucket with a retractable bunk defacing apparatus featuring a powered rotor mounted on pivot arms that can be extended and retracted into housing boxes within the bucket, along with a hose caddy system for managing hydraulic hoses, allowing for safe and efficient operation and storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the bunk defacing apparatus is mounted externally on the loader bucket, then it can be easily accessed and operated, but it cannot be retracted when not in use, leading to material contamination and operational limitations
Solution Approach 1:
The bunk defacing apparatus is nested within the loader bucket structure, with the rotor and support members retracting into the bucket body when not in use. This nesting arrangement allows the apparatus to be both accessible when needed and retractable when not needed, eliminating material contamination risks while maintaining operational capability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the bunk defacing apparatus is retracted into the loader bucket, then material contamination is prevented and the bucket can convey materials freely, but the apparatus becomes less accessible when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The bunk defacing apparatus is designed with dynamic positioning capability, allowing it to be extended from and retracted into the loader bucket. The support members can pivot between retracted and extended positions, enabling the apparatus to transition between storage and operational states as needed.
3Adaptability or versatility
If hydraulic hoses are allowed to move freely during loader operation, then flexibility is maintained, but the hoses can become damaged or tangled
Solution Approach 1:
A hose caddy serves as an intermediary structure between the hydraulic hose and the moving loader components. The caddy guides and protects the hose, allowing it to move with the loader while preventing tangling and damage. The hose caddy acts as a mediator that maintains hose flexibility while providing mechanical protection.
Data Source
AI summary
A hose caddy is pivotally mounted on a powered implement connected to the boom arms of a loader to control the positioning of hydraulic hoses or electrical wiring. The hose caddy is formed with an elongated retention member that provides for the detachable mounting of a first support member at the upper end and a second support member at the lower end. Each support member has a detachable hose clamp member for engaging the hoses and controlling the positioning of the hoses relative to the retention member. The retention member is pivotally connected to an implement mounting bracket by a pivot pin. A spring biasing mechanism mounts on the pivot pin to bias the pivotal movement of the implement mounting bracket toward the retention member. A bunk defacing apparatus is also disclosed to facilitate the operation of dislodging and collecting silage material from a compacted bunker of silage material.