Diseño y Construcción de una Máquina Desmenuzadora de Turba y/o Tierra para Vivero.

Abstract

The great edaphological richness of our country gives us opportunity to explore the turf. Because of its high nutrient content it is one of the best existing fertilizers, but its use needs to be processed. It is obtained in mines existing in the high grasslands of the Andean Range in small blocks. The present work deals with the turf mincing machine design which grinds turf pieces replacing forced hand work. The mincing machine offers an economic alternative for the greenhouses and fertilizer producers because of its cost and a short-term investment return. It is a stationary machine with the following measurements: The base, (71 x 67) cm; its height, 114 cm. The mincing device is made up of blades, and has fixed and movable blades. The fixed blades are mounted on the bed and the movable ones on the axle. The movable blades pass through the fixed ones mincing the material preventing it from sticking because of its humidity content. The transmission power is 5 horse powers; the transmission is trough bands, the motor speed, 1750 rpm and the axle speed, 1000 rpm. The parts are designed in such a way that they can guarantee mounting, part exchangeability and easy operation.