Self-filling Agricultural Tender Conveyor Direct Bin Coupling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Self-filling agricultural tenders in the prior art require a dedicated subframe for supporting the conveyor assembly, increasing manufacturing complexity and cost, and suffer from precision and reliability issues due to mechanical connections that are potential failure points.
Innovation Solution
An improved direct coupling between the conveyor assembly and the tender bin, utilizing a support member connected to the conveyor assembly at strategic points, including a bearing around the bin outlet gate for machine-assisted rotation, and a linkage system allowing horizontal and vertical adjustment, reducing the number of potential failure points and enhancing precision and reliability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a dedicated subframe is used to support the conveyor assembly, then the conveyor assembly can be supported and positioned, but manufacturing complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the conveyor assembly support function directly into the bin structure by providing connection points on the bin itself, eliminating the need for a separate dedicated subframe. The conveyor assembly is directly coupled to the bin, combining structural support and conveyor mounting functions into a single integrated system.
Solution Approach 2:
The bin structure serves multiple functions: it stores material and simultaneously provides mounting points for the conveyor assembly. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for dedicated support structures, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining reliability.
2Reliability
If mechanical connections are used to connect the conveyor assembly to the frame, then the conveyor assembly can be securely mounted, but the number of potential failure points increases
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating the mounting connection points directly into the bin structure, the patent reduces the number of separate mechanical connections required. The conveyor assembly connects directly to the bin rather than through multiple intermediate frame components, minimizing potential failure points.
3Reliability
If the conveyor assembly is positioned using a dedicated subframe, then the conveyor can be supported, but positioning precision decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent provides specific connection points on the bin structure that are strategically positioned to enable precise conveyor assembly positioning. These localized connection points allow for accurate horizontal and vertical adjustment of the conveyor discharge to align with the bin opening for self-filling operation.
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 solution enables precise positioning and reliable operation of the conveyor assembly, reducing manufacturing complexity and cost by eliminating the need for a dedicated subframe, while improving the self-filling capability and reducing mechanical failure points.
Implementation Method 1
a bearing around the bin outlet gate for machine-assisted rotation
Implementation Method 2
The support member supports the conveyor assembly at an adjusted position
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a self-filling agricultural tender with a conveyor assembly attached to the tender by a bin coupling assembly, a detachable first connection point near the conveyor assembly inlet, and a vertically and horizontally rotatable connection linkage near the conveyor center of gravity, enabling the tender to be configured for travel, for the discharge of the conveyor portion to be positioned for remote loading, or for the discharge of the conveyor portion to be positioned for self-filling.