Abstract

DESIGN OF PADDY COLLECTING MACHINE

Author(s): Abisha M V, Bavanya S, Deenadayalan V

A simple mobile vacuum engine-driven pneumatic paddy collector made of locally available materials using local manufacturing technology was designed, fabricated, and tested for collecting and bagging of paddy dried on concrete pavement. The project “Vacuum collector for bagging of paddy” is designed at the aim of time consumption, low man power and with simple vacuum mechanism. ICE farming in the Philippines took a complete turn when modern technologies were introduced which include the adoption of high yielding varieties, application of inorganic fertilizer, better crop pest control, water management, and other improved farming practices. Paddy is collected in the cylinder at a certain suction pressure by using vacuum. This principle is based on industrial vacuum cleaners. This is a batch type machine and so the suction and collection is done at separate pressures. The paddy can be collected in sack placed in the hooks and need not be holded by the labour. The hose inlet can be attached to the sweeper and the machine can be pushed for suction. After the cylinder is filled the suction is stopped and is collected. There are four wheels attached in the bottom and are rotating type. The wheels also contain lock to make the machine hold on in a particular place. This can be used in post harvest technology for the collection of paddy in sun drying process. This can also be used for collection of grains similar to paddy.