Rotary Separator Sieve Vibration Prevents Soil Sticking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing agricultural separators face issues with rapid wear, limited high-speed operation, lengthy design making them difficult to control, and unsatisfactory grading due to the 'sticking' phenomenon which affects soil aeration, and are not effective in separating elements of varying sizes efficiently.
Innovation Solution
A compact separator system using a frame with a first rotary cultivator for digging and collecting elements, a second rotary brush for sorting, and a matrix or wire mesh sieve for size-based separation, leveraging centrifugal force for efficient separation and self-cleaning, with optional conveyor belt or pre-mesh for enhanced performance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If a conveyor belt with rods is used for separation, then elements can be separated by size, but the 'sticking' phenomenon occurs reducing hole size and causing fine sieving that compacts soil
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies mechanical vibration to the sieve surface to prevent material from sticking to the rods. The vibration causes elements to bounce and slide across the surface rather than adhering, maintaining consistent hole sizes and preventing the compaction problem. This resolves the contradiction by enabling effective separation without the harmful sticking effect.
2Manufacturing precision
If separation means are distributed over a long distance for effective separation, then separation effectiveness improves, but the separator becomes more difficult to control
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separation functions into a single integrated unit where the sieve, vibration mechanism, and element discharge are closely positioned. This merging maintains effective separation capabilities while improving controllability and reducing the overall length of the separator, making it easier to operate and position in the field.
3Speed
If the mass of elements moves on the conveyor belt, then transport is achieved, but crushing of clods occurs resulting in deposition of earth on the surface of the rods
Solution Approach 1:
The patent modifies the local quality of the conveyor surface by using a筛网 (sieve) structure with specific hole patterns rather than continuous rods. This allows earth to pass through while larger elements are separated, preventing the accumulation of crushed material on the surface and reducing further crushing of clods during transport.
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 system reduces wear, enhances separation effectiveness, prevents sticking, and allows for efficient size-based separation with reduced machine length, improving soil aeration and ease of transportation and storage.
Implementation Method 1
A compact separator system using a frame with a first rotary cultivator for digging and collecting elements, a second rotary brush for sorting, and a matrix or wire mesh sieve for size-based separation, leveraging centrifugal force for efficient separation and self-cleaning
Data Source
AI summary
The machine of the invention includes a separator comprising rotary transport means and sorting means for sorting the soil and the stones collected when digging a trench and for re-depositing them in a desired manner in said trench.