Affiliation:
1. Federal University of Technology – Paraná
2. CNH Latin America
Abstract
This paper describes the design of a system to facilitate the adjustment of grain transport vanes in Axial-Flow® combine harvesters produced by Case New Holland (CNH). The goal was to develop a mechanism that allowed quick and convenient setup and was at the same time simple, effective and inexpensive. The systematic approach to product planning and design was used. The results of market and patents researches conducted are reported, as well as task clarification, conceptual design, embodiment and detailed design of the system. The conceived system allowed a 80% reduction of time spent in grain transport vane adjustment. Its implementation is planned to be conducted by CNH.
Publisher
Trans Tech Publications, Ltd.
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