Switchable Discharge Device for Granular Material Distribution
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing agricultural distribution machines lack the flexibility to discharge and spread granular materials, such as seed and fertilizer, to different positions and depth levels on arable land, with limited control over the merging and separation of materials during the spreading process.
Innovation Solution
The distribution machine incorporates a switchable device with multiple outlets and a pivotable switch device that allows for adjustable discharge of granular materials, enabling merging or separation of materials at various positions and depth levels, with an actuating element for manual or automated control, and is configured to work with colter assemblies for efficient spreading.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single outlet is used for discharging granular materials, then the device structure is simple, but the flexibility to discharge materials to different positions and depth levels is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into multiple outlets (first outlet and second outlet) instead of using a single outlet. Each outlet can discharge granular materials to different positions and depth levels, enabling flexible material distribution while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is designed with multiple outlets that can serve different functions - discharging materials to different positions and depth levels. This multi-functionality allows a single device to handle various spreading requirements without needing multiple separate devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If granular materials are always discharged merged through one outlet, then the device structure is simple, but the ability to discharge materials to different positions and depth levels is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates a switchable mechanism that can dynamically change the discharge configuration between merged and separate outlets. This dynamic capability allows the device to adapt to different operational requirements, enabling materials to be discharged to different positions and depth levels as needed.
Solution Approach 2:
The switchable device is pre-configured with multiple outlets and switching mechanisms that are ready to operate in different modes. The preliminary arrangement of outlets and switching components enables quick adaptation to different discharge requirements without complex real-time adjustments.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple outlets are added to enable flexible discharge, then the flexibility to discharge materials to different positions is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The switchable device is designed to automatically switch between merged and separate outlet configurations based on operational requirements. This self-service capability reduces the need for manual intervention and complex operational procedures, making the device easier to operate despite having multiple outlets.
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AI summary
Agricultural distribution machine for spreading granular materials comprising a storage container for storing the granular materials, several distribution units to which the granular materials can be supplied independently of one another and in an adjustable manner via a delivery line starting out from the storage container, where the distribution units have a plurality of distribution lines, where a device is provided along the distribution lines and is configured to discharge the granular materials, which can be delivered via the distribution lines by two distribution units and which can be introduced via several inlets of the device, via an outlet formed on the device in the direction of at least one spreading element. In order to further improve the spreading process of granular material, it is provided that the device has a further outlet via which the granular materials can be discharged at least in part in the direction of the spreading element, and in that the materials that can be introduced via at least two inlets can be discharged in an adjustable manner, firstly, merged through one of said outlets and, secondly, through separate outlets.