Mini Diker Paddle Wheel for Field Diking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing diker systems for forming dikes and reservoirs in fields are complex and require large machinery with springs and hydraulics, making them difficult to attach to conventional farm equipment and operate independently.
Innovation Solution
A mini diker farm implement system that includes a mounting bracket assembly, an H-frame assembly, a diker paddle wheel assembly, and a lift arm assembly, allowing for attachment to various farming equipment and operation without springs or hydraulics, using kinetic energy from a tractor to form dikes and reservoirs, with adjustable depth and height controlled by the lift arm assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If large and complicated machinery with springs and hydraulics is used for diking, then the diking function is achieved, but the device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The diking system is divided into separate modular components: a mounting bracket assembly for attachment to farm equipment, an H-frame assembly supporting the paddle wheel, a paddle wheel assembly for soil displacement, and a lift arm assembly for height adjustment. Each component can be independently manufactured, assembled, and maintained, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention extracts and eliminates the complex spring and hydraulic systems from traditional diking machinery. Instead, it uses a simplified mechanical design that relies on the kinetic energy of moving farm equipment to rotate the paddle wheel, removing unnecessary complexity while preserving the core diking function.
2Reliability
If large and complicated machinery with springs and hydraulics is used for diking, then the diking function is achieved, but the ease of attachment to conventional farm equipment deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting bracket assembly is designed with universal attachment capabilities that can be configured to fit various types of conventional farm equipment including tool bars, cultivators, planters, and grain drills. The bracket includes multiple mounting holes and adjustable components that accommodate different equipment sizes and configurations, enabling the diking system to be attached to diverse farm machinery without requiring custom designs for each equipment type.
3Reliability
If springs and hydraulics are used for operating the diking system, then the diking function is achieved, but the ease of operation and manpower requirements deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system is designed to be self-powered through the kinetic energy of moving farm equipment. As the equipment moves through the field, the motion automatically rotates the paddle wheel via the H-frame assembly, eliminating the need for external power sources, springs, or hydraulic systems. The lift arm assembly allows operators to easily adjust the paddle wheel height without tools, further simplifying operation.
4Ease of manufacture
If minimal manpower and conventional tools are used for installation, then the ease of manufacture improves, but the manufacturing precision and adjustment capability may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The lift arm assembly provides dynamic adjustability for the paddle wheel height without requiring tools or complex mechanisms. The assembly includes adjustable components that allow operators to easily change the vertical position of the paddle wheel during operation, enabling precise control of dike height and reservoir depth while maintaining simple installation requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates multiple mounting holes and adjustable components that allow operators to change operational parameters such as paddle wheel height and angle using conventional tools. These parameter adjustments enable precise control over dike dimensions and reservoir characteristics while maintaining ease of installation and operation with minimal manpower.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables easy attachment and independent operation of diker systems on conventional farm equipment, reducing manpower and equipment complexity while effectively forming dikes and reservoirs, controlling water and soil erosion, and aiding plant growth by retaining water.
Implementation Method 1
each mini diker assembly operates independently, without springs or hydraulics, using only kinetic energy supplied by movement of the tractor
Data Source
AI summary
A mini diker farm implement system for diking a field includes one or more mini diker assemblies attached to farming equipment configured for movement through the field by a tractor. Each mini diker assembly includes a mounting bracket assembly, an H-frame assembly pivotably attached to the mounting bracket assembly, a diker paddle wheel assembly having a paddle wheel supported for rotation by the H-frame assembly, and a lift arm assembly configured to adjust a position of the paddle wheel. A diking method includes the steps of providing the mini diker farm implement system, removably attaching the mounting bracket assembly to the farming equipment, adjusting the vertical position of the paddle wheel using the lift arm assembly, and moving the farming equipment through the field to rotate the diker paddle wheel and form dikes and reservoirs.