Reversible Plow Lateral Mounting for Clogging Reduction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Reversible plows face issues with clogging and contamination due to the design of traditional plow body mounts that extend above and below the plow frame, impairing its operational efficiency.
Innovation Solution
The use of variable position attachment elements that engage in complementary recesses on the plow frame, allowing secure connection of plow body holders without obstructing the frame's upper and lower areas, and a pivotable connection for adjusting the working width, which reduces the risk of clogging and enhances durability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If traditional plow body mounts with clamping plates and attachment lugs are used to securely fasten plow bodies to the plow frame, then the connection strength is improved, but the space above and below the plow frame is impaired and clogging occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment element is designed to engage with the plow frame from the lateral sides rather than extending above and below the frame. This dimensional shift moves the connection interface to the sides, clearing the upper and lower spaces and eliminating clogging while maintaining secure attachment through form-fitting engagement and fastening means
2Reliability
If plow body mounts are positioned to securely hold plow bodies on the plow frame, then the reliability of connection is improved, but the operational efficiency is reduced due to clogging
Solution Approach 1:
The harmful function of the attachment element (causing clogging) is separated from its useful function (securing plow bodies). By extracting the attachment element from the traditional mounting position and redesigning it to engage laterally, the clogging problem is removed while the secure connection function is preserved through form-fitting engagement
3Ease of manufacture
If fixed position attachment elements are used to connect plow body holders to the plow frame, then the manufacturing precision is simplified, but the adaptability to assembly conditions is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment element incorporates adjustability along the lateral side of the plow frame, allowing its position to be varied during assembly. This dynamic positioning capability enables adaptation to different assembly conditions and manufacturing tolerances while maintaining secure form-fitting engagement through the complementary recess design
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AI summary
The reversible plow has a plow frame (2) that is rotatably and pivotally fixable to a headstock for connection of the reversible plow with an agricultural towing vehicle, where plow blade rows with plow bodies are arranged on opposite sides of the plow frame. Holder of functional sections is provided as a plow body holder (7) and holder portion of the headstock is provided with a projecting element (29), which is inserted into a recess (33) in the plow frame. The projection element has a movable connecting element that is insertable into the recess.