Modular Multipurpose Vehicle With Interchangeable Arm Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
The high manufacturing and maintenance costs of heavy vehicles used in agriculture and earthmoving fields necessitate a cost-effective solution without compromising the specific characteristics of these vehicles.
Innovation Solution
A multipurpose vehicle with a modular design featuring a planar body supported by independent electric wheels and an operative arm assembly that can be configured for various operational arrangements, allowing for customizable configurations and reduced production costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If different machines are designed and produced for each different use in agriculture and earthmoving fields, then the specific characteristics of heavy vehicles are maintained, but the manufacturing and maintenance costs are high
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by designing a single heavy vehicle platform that can perform multiple different functions through interchangeable operational arrangements. The vehicle body is designed with standardized mounting interfaces that allow different operational arrangements (such as plows, cultivators, harvesters, etc.) to be attached and detached, enabling one vehicle to replace multiple specialized vehicles while maintaining the specific characteristics needed for each operation
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the vehicle system into modular components: a standardized vehicle body and separate interchangeable operational arrangements. This segmentation allows each operational arrangement to be independently designed, manufactured, and maintained, reducing overall costs while maintaining versatility. The operational arrangements can be selectively attached to the vehicle body based on specific operational needs
2Adaptability or versatility
If users buy multiple vehicles to cover different operations, then the specific characteristics for each operation are ensured, but the total cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables one vehicle to serve multiple operational purposes through the universality of its mounting system. Users can attach different operational arrangements to the same vehicle body, allowing a single vehicle to cover multiple operations that would otherwise require several different specialized vehicles, thereby reducing the total number of vehicles needed
3Ease of manufacture
If a modular design with interchangeable operational arrangements is implemented, then manufacturing costs are reduced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by creating clearly defined modular components with standardized interfaces. The vehicle body includes standardized mounting structures, and operational arrangements include corresponding attachment mechanisms. This segmentation simplifies manufacturing by allowing components to be produced separately and assembled through standardized procedures, reducing overall manufacturing costs despite the modular complexity
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AI summary
Multipurpose vehicle (1) comprising a body (4) carried in movable manner on ground via ground engaging means (5), said body (4) defining a planar support surface (8) faced opposite to ground engaging means (5) and an operative arm assembly (9) carried by body (4) and housed in a seat (11) defined by body (4), the operative arm assembly (9) being configured to carry an operative arrangement (3) for the multipurpose vehicle and being configured to assume a plurality of configurations between a first limit configuration in which it is entirely contained within seat (11) and does not protrude over planar support surface (8) and a second limit configuration in which it is fully extended outside seat (11).