Tool Carrier Cross Member Angle Adjustment Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing soil tillage tool carriers require complex structural configurations and significant space to adjust the angle of attack for tillage tools, which is inefficient and costly.
Innovation Solution
A tool carrier with a crossbeam held by a clamping mechanism involving holding arms and a lever arm, allowing for stepless adjustment of the angle of attack through a rotational movement, minimizing component count and space usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a complex adjusting mechanism with multiple components is used to adjust the angle of attack, then the angle of attack can be adjusted, but the device complexity and space requirement increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the angle adjustment function and the tool carrier support function into a single cross-member that performs both functions. The cross-member is pivotably connected to the frame to enable angle adjustment while simultaneously supporting the soil cultivation tools, eliminating the need for separate adjustment mechanisms and reducing overall device complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The cross-member is designed as a multi-functional component that serves multiple purposes: it supports the soil cultivation tools, enables angle of attack adjustment through pivotal connection, and provides a mounting structure for the tools. This universal component replaces what would traditionally require multiple separate components
2Adaptability or versatility
If a complex adjusting mechanism with multiple components is used to adjust the angle of attack, then the angle of attack can be adjusted, but the space requirement increases
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the adjustment mechanism into the cross-member's pivotal connection with the frame, the patent eliminates the need for additional space-consuming adjustment components. The adjustment function is integrated into the existing structural element, minimizing the space footprint
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional adjustment mechanisms are used, then the angle of attack can be adjusted, but the number of components and costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple functions into fewer components: the cross-member simultaneously provides structural support, enables angle adjustment through pivotal connection, and supports tool mounting. This consolidation reduces the total number of components required and associated costs
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a tool carrier (3) for a soil cultivation implement (1), with one or more soil cultivation tools (5) arranged on the tool carrier (3), wherein the tool carrier (3) comprises at least one cross member (4) on which the soil cultivation tools (5) are each attached laterally spaced apart from one another, wherein the at least one cross member (4) is pivotable with respect to its longitudinal axis (9) for adjusting an angle of attack of the soil cultivation tools (5), wherein the at least one cross member (4) has at least one holding device (6) with a first holding arm (7) and a second holding arm (8), between which the cross member (4) is held in a force-fit manner by a clamping force generated by a clamping means (10) connecting the free ends (11, 12) of the two holding arms (7, 8), wherein the clamping means (10) is associated with a lever arm (15) adjustable by the clamping means (10).which, with a free end (20), engages directly or indirectly with the crossbeam (4) in a section-by-section form-locking manner in order to transmit a rotational movement to the crossbeam (4) when the lever arm (15) is adjusted.