Tillage Point With Lateral Wings For Uniform Soil Profile
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional ripper points in deep tillage implements create mounds of compact soil between the points, hindering root penetration and soil uniformity.
Innovation Solution
The ripper points feature a wider wingspan with a shallower vertical distance between the leading edge and wings, a downwardly and forwardly sloped leading edge, and a beveled nose to reduce drag and minimize soil compaction, resulting in a uniform soil profile.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional ripper points are used, then the implement can fracture the soil, but mounds of compact soil are created between the ripper points
Solution Approach 1:
The ripper point is divided into multiple functional segments: a central body portion for fracture and multiple laterally extending wing portions for soil redistribution. This segmentation allows different parts of the ripper point to perform distinct functions - the body fractures the soil while the wings actively move soil to fill gaps, thereby eliminating compact mounds between traditional single-point rippers.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from a conventional single-point fracture approach to a multi-dimensional solution by adding lateral wing portions that extend perpendicular to the direction of travel. These wings operate in a lateral dimension to redistribute soil horizontally, filling the gaps between traditional ripper points and eliminating the need for additional spacing adjustments.
2Area of stationary object
If the wingspan of the ripper point is increased, then soil redistribution improves, but the structural complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges the fracture function and soil redistribution function into a single integrated ripper point structure. The body and wings are formed as one cohesive component (or permanently attached assembly), combining what would traditionally require separate tools into a single unit. This integration achieves wide effective wingspan for soil redistribution without the complexity of multiple independent mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The ripper point features localized functional zones: the central body is optimized for high-strength soil fracture, while the lateral wings are shaped and positioned specifically for soil lifting and redistribution. Each portion has geometry tailored to its specific function, allowing the structure to achieve complex soil manipulation capabilities without requiring overall structural complexity throughout the entire component.
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AI summary
A tillage point configured to produce a uniform subsurface soil profile. The tillage point includes a main body having a leading edge, a top surface and a bottom surface. Wing sections extend laterally from the main body.