Diseño y construcción de un elevador hidráulico con volteo para la cosecha de palma africana para una capacidad de 5 ton.

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to design and build a hydraulic lift for the harvest of African palm with a capacity of 5 tons to increase the efficiency and production of palm oil companies. For its realization, it was compiled the necessary information about the African palm, its characteristics, properties, harvest methodologies and transport by means of a bibliographic study to proceed to make a QFD matrix (Quality Function Deployment) where the design specifications are defined and is chosen the best option with an ASTM A-36 material. Then, the mechanical design was performed where the hopper was dimensioned for a capacity of 5 tons, its resistance and safety factor were checked in the ANSYS software. A static analysis of the structure in low, medium and high position was performed where the most critical part is in the high position in which the resistance and safety factor was analyzed in the ANSYS software. Subsequently, it was made the design of the pins, bars and plate. In order to complete the mechanical design, it was carried out the dynamic analysis in the ADAMS software. Finally, the hydraulic hoses were selected according to the pressure of the hydraulic pump of the New Holland tractor, it was made the selection of the hydraulic cylinders for lifting and turning, they were designed the diagrams of the hydraulic circuit. In conclusion, the hydraulic lift supports a load capacity of 6.5 tons and has an adequate transportation system which guarantees an efficient production in the African palm harvest. It is recommended to review the maintenance manual of the hydraulic lift to extend the useful life of the equipment.