Vehicle Cutting Device Bracket With Ball Coupling And Dual Hydraulic Cylinders
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cutting device attachment systems for vehicles face challenges in providing secure and versatile attachment solutions that can handle varying terrain and tasks, often resulting in stability issues and inefficient operation due to oblique loads and the need for coordinated hydraulic cylinder operation.
Innovation Solution
A four-point mounting system with a three-point frame and ball coupling, allowing for secure attachment and easy switching between parallel and non-parallel guidance modes, which distributes side loads evenly and enables automatic control of hydraulic cylinders to maintain consistent cutting device height or distance from the vehicle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a three-point frame mounting system is used, then the attachment security and stability are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into distinct functional components: a three-point frame structure for stable attachment, a ball coupling mechanism for versatile connection, and hydraulic cylinders for positioning. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function while maintaining overall system reliability without excessive complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The ball coupling mechanism serves multiple functions: it provides secure attachment, enables adjustable positioning, and facilitates easy installation and removal. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby reducing overall device complexity while maintaining high reliability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If hydraulic cylinders are used to adjust cutting device position, then the operational flexibility is improved, but the operation complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The hydraulic cylinder system is designed to automatically maintain the cutting device at the desired height and distance from the vehicle through self-regulating mechanisms. The system compensates for terrain variations and maintains position without requiring complex manual coordination of multiple cylinders, thereby reducing operational complexity while preserving adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The hydraulic positioning system incorporates feedback mechanisms that continuously monitor the cutting device's position and adjust the hydraulic cylinders accordingly. This automatic feedback loop maintains precise positioning while eliminating the need for complex manual coordination, reducing operational complexity.
3Stability of the object's composition
If parallel guidance is implemented, then the cutting device stability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The parallel guidance mechanism is merged with the existing three-point frame and ball coupling system. The hydraulic cylinders are integrated into the mounting structure, allowing parallel guidance to be achieved without adding separate complex mechanisms. This merging maintains stability while minimizing additional complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The parallel guidance system uses movable and adjustable components that can dynamically adapt to different working conditions. The hydraulic cylinders and ball coupling allow the system to transition between parallel and non-parallel guidance modes as needed, providing stability when required while maintaining flexibility otherwise.
4Force
If a four-point mounting system is used, then the load distribution is improved, but the assembly complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The four-point mounting system segments the load-bearing structure into four distinct attachment points distributed across the vehicle. This segmentation enables even lateral load distribution while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure that can be assembled using standard components like ball couplings and hydraulic cylinders.
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 system provides enhanced stability and ease of operation, allowing the cutting device to be used in various conditions such as hilly or narrow areas, and enables quick assembly and dismantling, with the ability to maintain consistent cutting height or distance from the vehicle, improving task versatility and operational efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
The first arm is arranged on the vehicle so that its height can be adjusted and is connected to the vehicle via a first hydraulic cylinder
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AI summary
In an arrangement comprising a vehicle (1), a cutting device (2), and a bracket (3) for attaching the cutting device (2) to the vehicle (1), the bracket (3) has a first arm (4) and a second arm (5) articulated thereto. The first arm (4) is arranged on the vehicle (1) so as to be height-adjustable and is connected to the vehicle (1) via a first hydraulic cylinder (9). According to the invention, a second hydraulic cylinder (10) is arranged between the first arm (4) and the second arm (5).