Removable Weighing Element for Feed Mixer Support Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
The weighing elements in feed mixers, particularly pull-type or self-propelled models, are prone to significant stress and wear due to the large forces acting during operation, making regular maintenance and replacement difficult and often requiring disconnection of other parts like the train of wheels.
Innovation Solution
A feed mixer design that allows for the easy removal and exchange of weighing elements by configuring them to be removably mounted to a support structure, enabling vertical movement, tilting, or lateral movement without the need to disconnect other parts of the feed mixer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If weighing elements are firmly mounted to withstand large forces during operation, then measurement reliability is improved, but ease of repair deteriorates as removal requires disconnection of other parts
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is divided into a first support part and a second support part that can be separated from each other. The weighing element is mounted between these two separable parts, allowing the weighing element to be removed by separating the support parts without disconnecting other components of the feed mixer.
Solution Approach 2:
The weighing element is extracted as a separate, independently removable component from the support structure. By designing the support structure with separable first and second support parts, the weighing element can be taken out for replacement without affecting other parts of the feed mixer system.
2Measurement precision
If weighing elements are securely fixed to handle operational stresses, then measurement precision is maintained, but device complexity increases due to additional connection components
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is segmented into two separable parts that simply need to be positioned on opposite sides of the weighing element. This segmentation avoids complex fixation mechanisms while maintaining secure mounting during operation, as the separable parts can be easily joined and separated without additional connection components.
3Reliability
If weighing elements are permanently installed for durability, then reliability under stress is improved, but maintenance time increases due to difficult replacement
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure transitions from a permanent fixed state to a dynamic state where the first and second support parts can be separated. This dynamic design allows the weighing element to be quickly removed by separating the support parts, significantly reducing maintenance time while maintaining reliability during normal operation when the parts are joined.
Solution Approach 2:
The weighing element is designed to be extractable from the support structure by separating the first and second support parts. This extraction capability enables rapid replacement of worn weighing elements without time-consuming disconnection of other feed mixer components, reducing maintenance time while preserving operational durability.
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
This design facilitates easier maintenance and replacement of weighing elements in situ, reducing the complexity and effort required, and allowing for continuous operation without the need to dismount other critical components.
Implementation Method 1
a weighing element (4) which is configured to be removably mounted to the support structure (3) such that it is arranged below the container (2) for measuring a weight of the container (2)
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AI summary
Feed mixer (1) comprising a container (2), a support structure (3) and a weighing element (4), wherein the weighing element (4) is configured to be removably mounted to the support structure (3) such that it is arranged below the container (2) for measuring a weight of the container (2), and wherein the support structure (3) is configured to allow removal of the weighing element (4) by moving the weighing element (4) in a vertical direction (V) and/or by tilting the weighing element (4) in a vertical direction and/or by moving the weighing element (4) in a lateral direction (T).