Multi-purpose Work Machine Modular Structure

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing work machine solutions fail to provide a comprehensive, multi-purpose solution for tasks such as excavation, material handling, and transportation, requiring separate machines for different functions and limiting efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A multi-purpose work machine capable of digging, loading, transporting, and performing various tasks, equipped with a modular structure, interchangeable platforms, and remote control capabilities, allowing it to handle diverse operations like personnel hoist, material scattering, and bulldozer clearing on challenging terrain.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If separate excavator and transfer vehicle are used for digging and transporting material, then each machine can perform its dedicated function, but the total number of machines increases and operational efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemulti-purpose capabilityVSAvoidmachine structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the functions of an excavator and a transporter into a single integrated machine. The work machine includes a digging device with a bucket for excavation, a platform for material storage, and a transportation system, allowing one machine to perform multiple tasks that previously required separate equipment

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The work machine is designed as a universal platform capable of performing diverse functions including digging, material handling, transportation, and personnel hoisting. The machine can be equipped with different tools and attachments to adapt to various work requirements, making it suitable for construction, landscaping, and municipal work

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Productivity

If dedicated machines are used for each task, then task performance is optimized, but the need for multiple machines increases equipment costs and reduces working efficiency

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveworking efficiencyVSAvoidnumber of machines
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The work machine serves as a universal platform that can perform multiple functions including excavation, material loading, transportation, and personnel hoisting. By consolidating these functions into one machine, the patent reduces the total number of machines needed while maintaining or improving overall productivity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The machine features dynamically adjustable components including a rotatable cabin that can swivel 360 degrees, an adjustable boom with variable reach, and a platform that can be tilted for unloading. These dynamic features allow the single machine to efficiently handle various task configurations without requiring multiple dedicated machines

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Ease of operation

If a single machine performs multiple tasks, then equipment quantity is reduced and efficiency improves, but the machine structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperational convenienceVSAvoidmachine structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The work machine is divided into distinct functional modules including a digging device with bucket, a boom mechanism, a rotatable cabin with controls, a platform for material storage, and a transportation system. This modular segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while being integrated into a cohesive whole, managing complexity through functional separation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentEP3401446B1Multi-purpose work machine
Publication Date: 2021.09.22 IDEA KEKSI OY
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AI summary

The invention relates to a multi-purpose work machine. The multi-purpose work machine comprises an upper carriage, that is, an upper frame (B) and on it a cabin (10) and multi-purpose boom (11). The cabin (10) and the multi-purpose boom (11) rotate freely together around a vertical axis (Y). The multi-purpose boom (11) comprises a tool connected to it, such as a bucket (11e). Below the upper carriage (B), there is an undercarriage, that is, a lower frame (A). The undercarriage (A) comprises axles (50a, 51a...) and in them wheels (50b, 51b...), and on top of the undercarriage (A) there is a load unit (12).