Modular Agricultural Vehicle Cabin With Integrated Frame Lighting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cabins for agricultural work vehicles are not universally compatible with different types of agricultural work vehicles, and they require complex fastening systems for lighting units, which increases installation effort and costs.
Innovation Solution
A modular cabin frame with an integrated uniform lighting structure and a control unit that can be adapted for different types of agricultural work vehicles, eliminating the need for individual fastening systems and allowing for independent control of light modules.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If individual fastening systems are used for lighting units on cabin pillars, then lighting can be attached to the cabin, but installation effort and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The lighting structure is merged with the cabin frame structure itself. The A-pillars and B-pillars of the cabin frame directly serve as mounting structures for the lighting modules, eliminating the need for separate fastening systems. The lighting modules are integrated into the frame segments connecting the pillars, creating a unified structure that reduces both installation effort and system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The cabin frame structure is designed with universal lighting integration capabilities that can be applied across different agricultural work vehicle types. The frame segments and pillars are configured to accommodate lighting modules in a standardized manner, allowing the same cabin design to be used across multiple vehicle platforms without requiring vehicle-specific fastening adaptations.
2Adaptability or versatility
If cabins are customized for different agricultural work vehicle types, then specific customer requirements can be met, but manufacturing costs and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The cabin frame structure is designed with universal lighting integration capabilities that can be applied across different agricultural work vehicle types. The frame segments and pillars are configured to accommodate lighting modules in a standardized manner, allowing the same cabin design to be used across multiple vehicle platforms without requiring vehicle-specific fastening adaptations.
Solution Approach 2:
The lighting structure is divided into modular lighting modules that can be independently integrated into different frame segments. This segmentation allows for flexible configuration where the same basic cabin design can serve multiple vehicle types by simply adjusting which modular lighting components are installed in which frame segments, rather than requiring complete cabin redesigns.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a cabin (2) for an agricultural work vehicle (1), wherein the cabin (2) comprises a cabin frame (3) with a frame structure (4) which has two A-pillars (8) provided in its front area (FB) and two B-pillars (9) spaced apart from these in the rear area (HB), which are connected to each other at their ends by frame segments (21) extending longitudinally and transversely in the cabin (2), wherein the pillars (8, 9) are arranged substantially vertically and accommodate a cabin roof (15), wherein the cabin frame (3) of the cabin (2) is modular and includes a lighting structure (12) integrated into the frame structure (4), and wherein the cabin (2) has a control unit (14) which is configured to control the lighting structure (12) for at least partial illumination of one or more work areas and/or viewing areas of the work vehicle (1).