Spader/Research Development - Revision history

Chris F at 17:45, 20 September 2011

2011-09-20T17:45:32Z

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	*'''Tow Pin and Jaw''' - is the mechanism used to attach the front of the spader to the rear of a tractor. The tow pin and jaw allows the spader to be pulled by another vehicle to facilitate the tilling process.		*'''Tow Pin and Jaw''' - is the mechanism used to attach the front of the spader to the rear of a tractor. The tow pin and jaw allows the spader to be pulled by another vehicle to facilitate the tilling process.

			==Manufacturers==
	===~~Industry Standards~~===

	'''Manufacturers'''		'''Manufacturers'''
	*[http://www.fobro.com/ Bärtschi-FOBRO AG]		*[http://www.fobro.com/ Bärtschi-FOBRO AG]
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	*[http://www.sicma.it/ Sicma (Miglianico)]		*[http://www.sicma.it/ Sicma (Miglianico)]
	*[http://www.tortella.it Tortella]		*[http://www.tortella.it Tortella]

			==See Also==
			*[[Tiller]]

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Chris F at 17:44, 20 September 2011

2011-09-20T17:44:52Z

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	*[http://www.sicma.it/ Sicma (Miglianico)]		*[http://www.sicma.it/ Sicma (Miglianico)]
	*[http://www.tortella.it Tortella]		*[http://www.tortella.it Tortella]

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Chris F at 17:43, 20 September 2011

2011-09-20T17:43:54Z

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 *'''Tow Pin and Jaw''' - is the mechanism used to attach the front of the spader to the rear of a tractor. The tow pin and jaw allows the spader to be pulled by another vehicle to facilitate the tilling process.
 ===Industry Standards===
-{| cellpadding="6" cellspacing="2" border="1" align="center"
+'''Manufacturers'''
-|-align="center"
+*[http://www.fobro.com/ Bärtschi-FOBRO AG]
-! '''Industry Standard'''
+*[http://www.celli.it/en Celli]
-! '''GVCSTool'''
+*[http://www.droeppelmann.de/intro.asp Dröppelmann Agrartechnik GmbH]
+*[http://www.falc.eu/ Falc]
-|}
+*[http://gramegna.pangeaweb.net/en Gramegna]
+*[http://www.imants.nl Imants]
-===Funding===
+*[http://www.selvatici.com/ Selvatici]
+*[http://www.sicma.it/ Sicma (Miglianico)]
-{{wanted|List of expenses for prototyping and documenting GVCSTool}}
+*[http://www.tortella.it Tortella]

YK: /* Hydraulic System */

2011-09-15T22:10:21Z

Hydraulic System

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	*'''Flow Control Valve''' - controls the rotation speed of the spade hydraulic motor and tine hydraulic motor.		*'''Flow Control Valve''' - controls the rotation speed of the spade hydraulic motor and tine hydraulic motor.

	*'''Pressure Relief Valve''' - ensures continuity of flow by opening a pump-to-tank hydraulic hose line when pressure reaches a predetermined value.

	*'''Spade Hydraulic Motor''' - transforms hydraulic power to kinetic power for rotating the spade rotor.		*'''Spade Hydraulic Motor''' - transforms hydraulic power to kinetic power for rotating the spade rotor.

YK: /* Tines */

2011-09-13T12:58:44Z

Tines

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	*'''Tines''' - are the metal components that contact and till the soil; the tines set the topsoil to a deeper level for faster decomposition of organic matter. The tines are joined to the tine rotor.		*'''Tines''' - are the metal components that contact and till the soil; the tines set the topsoil to a deeper level for faster decomposition of organic matter. The tines are joined to the tine rotor.

			[[File:tine.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|Tines]]

	===Hydraulic System===		===Hydraulic System===

YK: /* Spades */

2011-09-13T12:51:48Z

Spades

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	*'''Spades''' - are the metal components that contact and till the soil; the spades dig and overturn the soil. The spades are joined to the spade rotor.		*'''Spades''' - are the metal components that contact and till the soil; the spades dig and overturn the soil. The spades are joined to the spade rotor.

			[[File:spade.jpg\|thumb\|150px\|Spade]]

	====Tines====		====Tines====

YK: /* Development */

2011-09-11T15:04:31Z

Development

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	====Spades====		====Spades====

	*'''Spade Rotor'''		*'''Spade Rotor''' - consists of the metal axle to which the spades are joined. Each end of the spade rotor is joined to the spade rotor mount that directly couples to the spade hydraulic motor.

	*'''Spade Rotor Mount'''		*'''Spade Rotor Mount'''- is the square metal plate that joins to the ends of the spade rotor and directly couples to the spade hydraulic motor.

	*'''Spades'''		*'''Spades''' - are the metal components that contact and till the soil; the spades dig and overturn the soil. The spades are joined to the spade rotor.

	====Tines====		====Tines====

	*'''Tine Rotor'''		*'''Tine Rotor''' - consists of the metal axle to which the tines are joined. Each end of the tine rotor is joined to the tine rotor mount that directly couples to the tine hydraulic motor.

	*'''Tine Rotor Mount'''		*'''Tine Rotor Mount''' - is the square metal plate that joins to the ends of the tine rotor and directly couples to the tine hydraulic motor.

	*'''Tines'''		*'''Tines''' - are the metal components that contact and till the soil; the tines set the topsoil to a deeper level for faster decomposition of organic matter. The tines are joined to the tine rotor.

	===Hydraulic System===		===Hydraulic System===

	*'''Flow Control Valve'''		*'''Flow Control Valve''' - controls the rotation speed of the spade hydraulic motor and tine hydraulic motor.

	*'''Pressure Relief Valve'''		*'''Pressure Relief Valve''' - ensures continuity of flow by opening a pump-to-tank hydraulic hose line when pressure reaches a predetermined value.

	*'''Spade Hydraulic Motor'''		*'''Spade Hydraulic Motor''' - transforms hydraulic power to kinetic power for rotating the spade rotor.

	*'''Tine Hydraulic Motor'''		*'''Tine Hydraulic Motor''' - transforms hydraulic power to kinetic power for rotating the tine rotor.

	===Structural System===		===Structural System===

	====Chassis====		====Chassis====
			- is comprised of the metal components that make a box-like frame for the spader, having twelve vertices hence twelve metal square tubes.

	*'''Front Vertical Tubes'''		*'''Front Vertical Tubes''' - are the two metal square tubes positioned vertically at the front of the spader.

	*'''Rear Vertical Tubes'''		*'''Rear Vertical Tubes''' - are the two metal square tubes positioned vertically at the rear of the spader.

	*'''Bottom Horizontal Tubes'''		*'''Bottom Left Right Horizontal Tubes''' - are the two metal square tubes positioned horizontally at the bottom left and right sides of the spader.

	*'''Top Horizontal Tubes'''		*'''Bottom Front Rear Horizontal Tubes''' - are the two metal square tubes positioned horizontally at the bottom front and rear sides of the spader.

			*'''Top Horizontal Left Right Tubes''' - are the two metal square tubes positioned horizontally at the top left and right sides of the spader.

			*'''Top Horizontal Front Rear Tubes''' - are the two metal square tubes positioned horizontally at the top front and rear sides of the spader.

	====Cover====		====Cover====
			- consists of metal plates that joins to and covers a surface on the chassis.

			*'''Front Cover Plate''' - covers the front

			*'''Top Cover Plate''' - covers the top

			*'''Left Right Cover Plate''' - covers the left and right

			*'''Rear Cover Plate''' - covers the rear

	*'''Top Cover Plate'''		====Wheels====

	*'''~~Side Cover Plate~~'''		*'''Wheel Mount''' - is the metal component that joins to the chassis and mounts the wheel.

	*'''~~Rear Cover Plate~~'''		*'''Wheel''' - is the component that contacts and freely rotates on the ground and provides a clearance between the ground and the bottom of the chassis.

	====Towing Mechanism====		====Towing Mechanism====

	*'''Tow Pin and Jaw'''		*'''Tow Pin and Jaw''' - is the mechanism used to attach the front of the spader to the rear of a tractor. The tow pin and jaw allows the spader to be pulled by another vehicle to facilitate the tilling process.

	===Design===		===Design===

YK: Created page with "{{OrigLang}} {{ToolTemplate|ToolName=Spader}} ==Research== '''Spader Function''' - is to till the soil in preparation of the next planting process, seeding. '''Tilling''' - ..."

2011-09-10T21:46:59Z

Created page with "{{OrigLang}} {{ToolTemplate|ToolName=Spader}} ==Research== *'''Spader Function''' - is to till the soil in preparation of the next planting process, seeding. *'''Tilling''' - ..."

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==Research==

*'''Spader Function''' - is to till the soil in preparation of the next planting process, seeding.

*'''Tilling''' - consists of agitating the soil through means such as digging, stirring, and overturning. Tilling aids in soil aeration, organic matter dispersal, and weed removal.

*'''Soil Aeration''' - refers to the spacing out of soil as to make the soil less compacted. Soil aeration improves drainage and reduces puddle formation.

*'''Organic Matter Dispersal''' - refers to the spreading of plant material throughout the soil as to improve the uniformity of nutrient concentration within a given volume of soil.

===Theory===

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===Relevant Links===

[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycadZjZ1Vnw Spader Real-time Performance Video]

===Conceptual Notes===

*'''Front''' - includes the towing mechanism that allows the spader to be pulled by a tractor.

*'''Middle''' - includes the frame, covers, and rotors of the spader.

*'''Top''' - includes the hydraulic circuit of the spader.

==Development==

===Overview===

*'''Spading System''' - consists of rotors, spades, and tines that make actual contact with the soil.

*'''Hydraulic System''' - consists of the hydraulic components that power the rotation of the rotors in the spading system.

*'''Structural System''' - consists of the chassis and the cover used to strengthen and protect the spader, respectively; the cover also contains the movement of overturned soil.

===Spading System===

====Spades====

*'''Spade Rotor'''

*'''Spade Rotor Mount'''

*'''Spades'''

====Tines====

*'''Tine Rotor'''

*'''Tine Rotor Mount'''

*'''Tines'''

===Hydraulic System===

*'''Flow Control Valve'''

*'''Pressure Relief Valve'''

*'''Spade Hydraulic Motor'''

*'''Tine Hydraulic Motor'''

===Structural System===

====Chassis====

*'''Front Vertical Tubes'''

*'''Rear Vertical Tubes'''

*'''Bottom Horizontal Tubes'''

*'''Top Horizontal Tubes'''

====Cover====

*'''Top Cover Plate'''

*'''Side Cover Plate'''

*'''Rear Cover Plate'''

====Towing Mechanism====

*'''Tow Pin and Jaw'''

===Design===

*[[GVCSTool/Research Development/Requirements|Requirements]]
*[[GVCSTool/Research Development/Speed|Speed]]
*[[GVCSTool/Research Development/Throughput|Throughput]]
*[[GVCSTool/Research Development/Weight|Weight]]
*[[GVCSTool/Research Development/Size Constraints|Size Constraints]]
*[[GVCSTool/Research Development/Feed stock|Feed stock]]
*[[GVCSTool/Research Development/Design Description|Design Description]]
*[[GVCSTool/Research Development/Calculations - energy, efficiency|Calculations]]
*[[GVCSTool/Research Development/Drawings and Diagrams|Drawings and Diagrams]]
*[[GVCSTool/Research Development/Concept and Alternatives|Concept and Alternatives]]
*[[GVCSTool/Research Development/Full Design Views|Full Design Views]]
*[[GVCSTool/Research Development/Cut-away Views|Cut-away Views]]
*[[GVCSTool/Research Development/Exploded Parts View|Exploded Parts View]]
*[[GVCSTool/Research Development/3D Renders|3D Renders]]
*[[GVCSTool/Research Development/Decisions|Decisions]]
*[[GVCSTool/Research Development/Project Team|Project Team]]

===Industry Standards===

{| cellpadding="6" cellspacing="2" border="1" align="center"
|-align="center"
! '''Industry Standard'''
! '''GVCSTool'''

|}

===Funding===

{{wanted|List of expenses for prototyping and documenting GVCSTool}}

===Peer Reviews===

{{wanted|Peer reviews from the scientific community regarding the R&D of GVCSTool}}

===Experiments and Prototypes===

{{wanted|Empirical data on performance}}

====Experimental Results====

====Prototype Notes, Observations, etc.====

===Failure Mode Analysis===

===Testing Results===

===Recommendations for Improvement===