Rotating Receiver Assembly for Work Vehicle Frame Coupling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing coupling systems for work vehicles and implements often require multiple alignments and may only support implements through an arm, limiting the vehicle's capacity for work due to lack of direct coupling to the frame, leading to inefficient force distribution and potential tipping.
Innovation Solution
A connection system with a mounting portion at one end of the frame for direct coupling to the work vehicle's frame and a receiver assembly that rotates between longitudinal ends to couple with the vehicle's arm, allowing for two connections that improve force distribution and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the implement is coupled only through the arm of the work vehicle, then the coupling process is simpler, but the work capacity decreases and the vehicle becomes less stable due to poor force distribution
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling system is divided into two separate connection points: a mounting portion that couples directly to the work vehicle frame and a receiver assembly that couples to the arm. This segmentation allows forces to be distributed across two independent connection points, increasing work capacity and stability without requiring a completely complex integrated system
2Ease of operation
If the operator manually aligns locking features multiple times, then the coupling can be achieved, but the time and effort required increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The receiver assembly is pre-configured with a rotating mechanism that allows it to automatically align with the connector assembly during a single approach motion. This preliminary positioning eliminates the need for multiple manual alignment attempts, reducing both the time and effort required for coupling
3Stability of the object's composition
If the mounting portion is positioned far from the point of rotation, then the force distribution improves, but the alignment precision during coupling becomes more difficult to achieve
Solution Approach 1:
The receiver assembly incorporates rotation about a point of rotation that is longitudinally positioned between the mounting portion and the second end of the frame. This dimensional arrangement allows the top part of the receiver assembly to be longitudinally aligned with the point of rotation, creating a geometric relationship that facilitates precise alignment while maintaining optimal force distribution through the frame
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AI summary
A connection system for coupling a working assembly to a work vehicle includes a frame having a mounting portion at a first longitudinal end of the frame. The mounting portion is configured to directly couple to a frame of the work vehicle. The connection assembly also includes a mounting assembly at a second longitudinal end of the frame of the connection system. Additionally, the connection system includes a receiver assembly movably coupled to the frame of the connection system. The receiver assembly is configured to rotate about a point of rotation positioned along the frame of the connection system. The receiver assembly is configured to couple to a connector assembly on an arm of the work vehicle. A top part of the receiver assembly is substantially longitudinally aligned with the point of rotation while the receiver assembly is in a receiving position.