Heavy Equipment Attachment Apparatus with Tilting Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing heavy equipment and machinery require frequent attachment changes to handle different surfaces during construction and maintenance tasks, leading to inefficiencies and increased downtime.
Innovation Solution
A multi-functional attachment apparatus comprising a broom, fixed rake tongues, and spring-loaded tongues, which can be rotated or tilted to seamlessly transition between various surface types without the need for attachment changes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate attachments are used for different surfaces, then each surface can be cleaned effectively, but the equipment requires frequent attachment changes causing downtime
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate attachments (broom, fixed rake, spring-loaded rake) into a single integrated apparatus that can be attached to heavy equipment. This merging eliminates the need to detach and reattach different attachments when transitioning between surface types, directly resolving the time loss associated with attachment changes while maintaining the ability to clean various surfaces effectively.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated apparatus is designed with multi-functional components that can handle different surface types (hard surfaces, dirt, grass, loose rock) without requiring separate specialized attachments. The universal design allows a single apparatus to perform multiple cleaning functions across diverse surfaces, eliminating downtime while preserving adaptability.
2Loss of time
If a single multi-functional apparatus is used, then attachment changes are eliminated, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus is segmented into distinct functional modules (broom component, fixed rake component, spring-loaded rake component) that are integrated into a single attachable unit. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for specific surface types while maintaining overall simplicity through modular construction, reducing the complexity burden of multi-functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus incorporates dynamic elements such as spring-loaded rake components that can adapt their configuration based on surface conditions. This dynamic capability allows the apparatus to handle multiple surface types effectively while maintaining a relatively simple static structure, balancing multi-functionality with structural simplicity.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables continuous operation on multiple surfaces, including hard, dirt, grass, and loose rock surfaces, without damaging the surfaces or requiring frequent attachment swaps, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and reducing downtime.
Implementation Method 1
spring-loaded tongues/teeth
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a heavy equipment or machinery attachment apparatus. More particularly, the present invention relates to a heavy equipment or machinery attachment apparatus that includes a broom, fixed rake tongues, and spring-loaded tongues, whereby tilting of the apparatus (and not detachment from a piece of heavy equipment or machinery) engages the broom or the rake component for use.