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=Mechanical= | |||
#3" shaft | #3" shaft | ||
#3/4" keyway | #3/4" keyway for motor and implement mounting | ||
#Double-chain coupler for flexible mounting | |||
#Compatible with 15,000 in lb torque and 30,000 lb vertical weight loading when mounted on a vehicle frame (needs CAE) | |||
#Bolt-down wheel mount for easy takeoff and replaceability or universal rotor implements | #Bolt-down wheel mount for easy takeoff and replaceability or universal rotor implements | ||
#Can accept any hub and wheel, such as tubeless truck tire, steel wheels, etc | #Can accept any hub and wheel, such as tubeless truck tire, steel wheels, etc | ||
#Clamp-based axial thrust handling mechanism | #Clamp-based axial thrust handling mechanism | ||
=Fabrication= | |||
#Made from off-shelf parts, only milling required is keyway | |||
#Welded construction | |||
#6 human hour build time from CNC cut parts to weld, mill, and assemble | |||
=Product Ecology= | |||
#Builds on existing Universal Rotor frame geometry (proven) with 4 bolt-through or 2 bolt-around mounting to 4" square tubing | #Builds on existing Universal Rotor frame geometry (proven) with 4 bolt-through or 2 bolt-around mounting to 4" square tubing | ||
#Compatible with CNC Torch Table, Geardown Module of Bulldozer, Power Cube, Biohydraulic fluid, Oil Expeller, LifeTrac, Precision Machining Construction Set, and Induction Furnace infrastructures | |||
#Interchangeable hydraulic motors | |||
=Human Factors= | |||
#Liftable by a single strong farmer (weight limit 250lb) | |||
#Transparent connection to the frame with 2 or 4 bolts | |||
#Field-serviceable by taking off in the field | |||
=Scalability= | |||
#Relevant for <1000lb microtractors and >20,000lb heavy equipment such as bulldozers and larger tractors. | |||
#Multiple units of these are attachable to frames for stronger drive | |||
=Cost= | |||
#$500 prototype cost and $250 production cost goal for materials + hydraulic motor cost | |||
Latest revision as of 14:44, 21 August 2014
Mechanical
- 3" shaft
- 3/4" keyway for motor and implement mounting
- Double-chain coupler for flexible mounting
- Compatible with 15,000 in lb torque and 30,000 lb vertical weight loading when mounted on a vehicle frame (needs CAE)
- Bolt-down wheel mount for easy takeoff and replaceability or universal rotor implements
- Can accept any hub and wheel, such as tubeless truck tire, steel wheels, etc
- Clamp-based axial thrust handling mechanism
Fabrication
- Made from off-shelf parts, only milling required is keyway
- Welded construction
- 6 human hour build time from CNC cut parts to weld, mill, and assemble
Product Ecology
- Builds on existing Universal Rotor frame geometry (proven) with 4 bolt-through or 2 bolt-around mounting to 4" square tubing
- Compatible with CNC Torch Table, Geardown Module of Bulldozer, Power Cube, Biohydraulic fluid, Oil Expeller, LifeTrac, Precision Machining Construction Set, and Induction Furnace infrastructures
- Interchangeable hydraulic motors
Human Factors
- Liftable by a single strong farmer (weight limit 250lb)
- Transparent connection to the frame with 2 or 4 bolts
- Field-serviceable by taking off in the field
Scalability
- Relevant for <1000lb microtractors and >20,000lb heavy equipment such as bulldozers and larger tractors.
- Multiple units of these are attachable to frames for stronger drive
Cost
- $500 prototype cost and $250 production cost goal for materials + hydraulic motor cost