Rolling Cage Removable Sections for Entrapped Object Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional rolling cages for soil preparation are notorious for picking up objects like rocks without an effective way to remove them, leading to potential damage and reduced durability during high-speed operations.
Innovation Solution
A rolling cage design featuring removable sections between structural members, allowing easy access and removal of trapped objects using basic hand tools, maintaining durability and functionality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the rolling cage is fully welded for durability, then the structural strength and reliability are improved, but the ease of repair and object removal deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The rolling cage is divided into modular sections with at least one structural member containing a removable section. This segmentation allows the cage to maintain overall structural integrity while enabling easy access to the interior for object removal. The removable section can be detached using basic hand tools, providing maintenance access without compromising the welded structure's durability.
Solution Approach 2:
A removable section is extracted from at least one structural member of the rolling cage. This extracted portion serves as an access point that can be removed and reattached, allowing objects trapped inside the cage to be retrieved while maintaining the cage's overall welded construction and durability.
2Productivity
If the rolling cage operates at high speed, then the productivity is improved, but the harmful factors from trapped objects worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The removable section is designed to enable quick access to the cage interior before damage occurs. During high-speed operation, if objects become trapped, the removable section can be quickly detached and reattached to allow for rapid object removal, preventing potential damage while maintaining productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The rolling cage design allows operators to perform maintenance and object removal themselves using basic hand tools. The removable section is designed for easy detachment and reattachment, enabling field operators to clear trapped objects without specialized equipment or extensive disassembly, thus maintaining high-speed productivity while preventing damage.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a rear tool attachment (108) configured for soil clod sizing and firming, comprising at least one rolling cage (208) that rotates when being towed and is in contact with a soil surface, the at least one rolling cage (208) includes a pair of circular-shaped end plates (302) located at each end of a respective rolling cage (208) and, a plurality of structural members (310) arranged spaced apart around a circumference of the end plates (302), forming a cage-like structure, wherein at least one of the structural members (310) having a removable section (212) between the end plates (302). The invention also relates to a tillage tool equipped with such a rear tool attachment.