Modular Soil Cultivation Device with Interchangeable Share Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing soil working devices lack flexibility in adapting to varying soil conditions, particularly in separating soil from roots and other plant remains, as they are not optimally designed for different soil tasks.
Innovation Solution
The soil cultivation device features interchangeable cultivator share modules and ring cutting modules, connected via a resilient connecting element, allowing for flexible arrangement and adaptation to specific soil conditions, with cultivator shares tearing up the soil and ring cutters cutting up clods, and optionally followed by a roller-shaped soil cultivation element.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional fixed soil cultivation devices are used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the device cannot adapt to varying soil conditions and different cultivation tasks
Solution Approach 1:
The soil cultivation device is divided into multiple independent share modules (cultivator share modules and ring cutter modules) that can be separately attached and detached. Each module performs a specific function (soil breaking or clod cutting), and the modular structure allows flexible arrangement to adapt to different soil conditions without redesigning the entire device.
Solution Approach 2:
The support frame is designed with universal connection devices that can accommodate different types of share modules. The same connection mechanism can attach either cultivator shares or ring cutters, allowing one device to perform multiple cultivation functions by simply changing the modules, thereby achieving versatility without proportionally increasing structural complexity.
2Adaptability or versatility
If interchangeable share modules are introduced, then the device can be adapted to different soil tasks, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A universal connection device is designed that can accommodate both cultivator share modules and ring cutter modules through the same mounting mechanism. This standardization reduces the complexity increase that would otherwise result from having separate connection systems for different module types.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection device incorporates resilient connecting elements with adjustable parameters (such as spring pressure and mounting position) that can be modified to suit different module configurations. This allows the same basic connection structure to handle varying operational requirements without requiring multiple specialized connection mechanisms.
3Productivity
If multiple rows of different share modules are arranged, then optimal soil preparation is achieved, but the arrangement and configuration becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The share modules are arranged in distinct rows (first row with cultivator shares, second row with ring cutters) where each row performs a specific stage of soil preparation. This segmented arrangement optimizes productivity by creating a sequential processing flow while keeping the configuration manageable through functional grouping rather than random distribution.
Solution Approach 2:
The modules are pre-configured in optimal arrangements for specific soil conditions and cultivation tasks. Users can select and attach the appropriate module configuration in advance based on the expected soil conditions, eliminating the need for complex on-site adjustments and simplifying the operational complexity.
4Loss of time
If resilient connecting elements are used, then quick module changes are enabled, but the connection device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connection device uses resilient (spring-based) connecting elements that provide dynamic, self-adjusting connections rather than rigid fixed connections. The spring mechanism automatically engages and disengages modules through simple linear motion, enabling quick changes without complex locking mechanisms while the resilience compensates for manufacturing tolerances and wear.
Solution Approach 2:
The resilient connecting element is extracted as a separate, standardized component that can be independently replaced and maintained. This separation simplifies the overall connection device complexity by isolating the complex spring mechanism into a modular unit that doesn't complicate the rest of the connection system.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This modular design enables optimal soil preparation by effectively tearing up the soil and cutting clods, allowing for quick and easy module changes, thus enhancing the device's adaptability to different soil tasks and conditions.
Implementation Method 1
each cultivator share module and each ring cutter module is connected to the connecting device via a resilient connecting element
Implementation Method 2
the cultivator shares break up the soil
Implementation Method 3
the ring-cutting modules cut through hard soil clods
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AI summary
The invention relates to a soil cultivation device (1) comprising at least one support frame (2) on which several share elements (3, 4) are arranged spaced apart from one another in at least two rows (R1, R2) running parallel to each other and transverse to the longitudinal axis (LA) of the soil cultivation device (1). The share elements are particularly advantageously designed as interchangeable share modules (3, 4), wherein a share module (3, 4) is detachably attached to the support frame (2) along at least a first or a second row (R1, R2) via a connecting device (5), and wherein several cultivator share modules (3) are arranged along the first row (R1) and several ring cutter modules (4) are arranged along the second row (R2), each comprising a hub assembly (4.1) with spokes (4.2) and a ring cutter (4.3) connected to the hub assembly (4.1) via the spokes (4.2).