Olive Beating Mechanism With Bevel Gear Drive and Fewer Wear Parts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional olive beating devices are technologically burdensome due to their complex kinematic chains, requiring many components and precise geometric designs, leading to increased wear and complexity.
Innovation Solution
A beating apparatus with a simplified kinematic chain using a bevel gear pair to transmit rotary motion from a motor to oscillating elements, reducing the number of components and weight while maintaining reliability and ease of assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional kinematic chains with multiple gear wheels and transmission elements are used, then reliable motion transmission is achieved, but device complexity and manufacturing burden increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates unnecessary intermediate transmission elements from the conventional kinematic chain. By using a direct crank mechanism connected to the oscillating element, the design removes redundant gear wheels and transmission components while maintaining reliable motion transmission from the motor to the beating rods.
Solution Approach 2:
The crank element serves multiple functions simultaneously: it converts rotary motion from the motor into oscillating motion, directly drives the oscillating element, and eliminates the need for separate transmission components. This multi-functionality reduces overall device complexity while maintaining transmission reliability.
2Productivity
If multiple kinematically connected elements are used for motion transmission, then effective beating action is achieved, but wear increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes intermediate transmission elements that would otherwise be subject to wear. By directly connecting the crank to the oscillating element, the design eliminates multiple kinematic joints and reduces the number of components experiencing friction and wear during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of using multiple transmission stages that accumulate wear, the patent inverts the approach by using a direct-drive mechanism. The motor drives the crank, which directly oscillates the beating element, reversing the conventional multi-stage transmission approach and thereby reducing wear.
3Manufacturing precision
If precise geometric design of multiple components is implemented, then correct motion transmission is achieved, but manufacturing burden increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates the need for precise geometric design of multiple transmission components. By using a simple crank mechanism with direct connection to the oscillating element, the design reduces the number of parts requiring精密 geometric design and precise assembly, thereby easing manufacturing while maintaining correct motion transmission.
4Reliability
If conventional kinematic chains with many components are used, then motion transmission is achieved, but apparatus weight increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and removes unnecessary transmission components from the conventional design. By using a direct crank mechanism connected to the oscillating element, the design eliminates redundant gear wheels and transmission elements, thereby reducing the overall weight of the apparatus while maintaining effective motion transmission.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus achieves a simpler, lighter, and less wear-prone design, facilitating maintenance and reducing operational complexity while maintaining effective fruit harvesting performance.
Implementation Method 1
said crank element is kinematically connected to said motor means by means of a bevel gear pair
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AI summary
A beating apparatus (10), particularly for beating olives and the like, which comprises a box-like body (11) provided, at an active portion (12), with an elongated handle (13); and a kinematic chain (14) inside the box-like body (11) for transmitting the rotary motion of motor means (15) to at least one oscillating element (16a, 16b) provided with beating rods (17); the kinematic chain (14) comprises at least one linkage element (20a, 20b) articulated at one end to the at least one oscillating element (16a, 16b) and at the other end to a crank element (18); the crank element (18) is kinematically connected to the motor means (15) by means of a bevel gear pair (19).