DESC:FORM 2

THE PATENT ACT 1970
(39 of 1970)
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003

COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
(See Section 10, and rule 13)

AN ALL-TERRAIN TRACTION SYSTEM

Sukoon Solutions Private Limited, an Indian company, of 497, Major Asharam Tyagi Marg, Siddique Nagar, Sihani, Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.

AN ALL-TERRAIN TRACTION SYSTEM

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an all-terrain traction system. Specifically a unique four wheeled electric powered system useful in farm and industrial operations and provided enough power to climb sharp incline of 45 degree, pull and push powers through its versatile elements.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Farming is one of the fundamental elements of civilizations. In developing economies with large size population, efficient farming is crucial for food security. Unfortunately, the cost of farming is increasing due to rising cost of farming inputs such as manpower, fertilisers, diesel, and petrol. With the rising cost of farming, it has become very difficult for the framers to produce crops and bring them to the market to sell them.

Massive degradation of environment and plight of small land holding farmers burdened our hearts to create a multiutility farm machine which could meet most of the farming needs at very little economic and environmental cost. We closely observed the farming cycle and all the small or big operations a farmer must undertake. There are plenty of options for wealthy farmers. Different operations need different equipment. Tractors are very common, but those are expensive and quite harsh on the environment. Besides heavy carbon emission, those cause sound pollution and lot of harmful vibrations. Running cost is high yet those can do very limited operations. For other operations, the farmer depends on other kinds of equipment which means higher cost and more running and maintenance cost. If the fuel station is farm sites, which is the case for most of the farmers, lot of time and money is wasted for the fuel refills.

US5743347A discloses the lawn end garden tractor has independent electric motors for both driven wheels. The motors are combined with reduction gearboxes, and the wheel is mounted on the output shaft of the gearbox. There is no mechanical axle connection. The power to the motors is controlled by an automatic controller as to wheel speed, power being increased/decreased in accordance with whether the wheels are under-running or overrunning relative to manually-controlled speed setting. Steering is controlled by potentiometer on a mechanical steering wheel or by joystick control. The joystick may be on the tractor, or remote. The drive system is suitable also for four-wheel drive.

EP3601015B1 discloses a multipurpose tractor (1) comprising a base structure (2), wheels (3a, 3b), at least one motor (13), first tool means (5) that are able to work in a working zone A situated on a first side of the base structure, and second tool means (6) that are able to work in a working zone B situated on the second side of the base structure, the base structure being formed by a peripheral frame defining an opening forming a central working zone (C'), at least two of said wheels comprising integrated drive means, the central working zone (C') not having any traction and/or transmission member associated with moving the tractor.

US4113045A discloses a modular farm tractor whose wheels are driven by individual A.C. induction motors and whose accessories or attachments are also driven by A.C. induction motors. A prime mover, such as a gas turbine operating at a constant speed, is mounted on the tractor and drives a three-phase alternator which produces A.C. power at a constant frequency of 400 Hz. The frequency of the power applied to the wheel motors is controlled by a first cycloconverter means connected to the output of the alternator. The alternator output is also coupled through a second cycloconverter means to an A.C. power outlet mounted on the tractor. Various farm accessories associated with the tractor are driven by A.C. induction motors connected to the A.C. outlet. The frequency of the power applied to the accessory motors is controlled by the second cycloconverter means. A material-transferring tunnel runs between the front and rear of the tractor along the center line thereof and between the tractor's wheels.

WO2020143277A1 discloses a power matching method for an electric tractor comprises a power output shaft transmission gearbox (2), a second differential gearbox (3), a rear transmission (5), a first drive motor (6), a front controller (7), a rear controller (13), a first differential gearbox (8), a front axle transmission (10), and a second drive motor (11). A power output shaft of the second drive motor (11) is connected to a power input shaft of the rear transmission (5). A power output shaft of the first drive motor (6) is connected to a power input shaft of the front axle transmission (10). A power output shaft of the front axle transmission (10) is connected to an input shaft of the first differential gearbox (8). An output shaft of the first differential gearbox (8) is connected to a front wheel (9) by means of a transmission shaft. The method employs a motor having high operation efficiency and offering a wide range of rotation speeds for high-efficiency regions, and facilitates power supply for subsequently used agricultural machinery. Moreover, a PTO clutch is provided to turn the power output shaft transmission gearbox on or off in a convenient manner.

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The prime object of the present invention is to remove the above drawbacks of the prior arts.

An object of the present invention is to develop a traction device which runs on battery power and thereby reducing the petrol and diesel fuel costs.

Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a traction device which is a powerful lifter and able to run various farm implements.

Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a traction device which has the flexibility for moving on uneven terrains.

Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a traction device which runs on non-polluting, economical energy.

Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a traction device which provides facility for power take off as and when required.

Yet another object of the present invention is to develop a traction device which reduces drudgery of farmers and make farming interesting.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and featurs described above, further aspects, embodiments and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.

The embodiment of the present invention provides an All-Terrain Traction System characterized in that a frame, mounted thereon an electronic control box (2) consisting of battery packs and front motor (6) to provide power to the front wheel assembly, a rear motor (5) to provide power to the rear wheel assembly, a steering system to control the movement and a seat for the driver, a multi-axis hinge (1) which gives freedom of movement on x and y axis, a front wheel assembly driven by the front motor mounted on the frame, a rear wheel assembly driven by the rear motor mounted on the frame, an electrical wrench fitted at the front end which can turn the vehicle into powerful crane, a lift on both front (2) and rear side (4) to provide increased functionality and a rear hook socket;

Another embodiment of the present invention provides an All-Terrain Traction System wherein the said system is a four wheeled electric powered system.

Yet another embodiment of the present invention provides an All-Terrain Traction System wherein the four-wheel drive vehicle is provided with wide grip of twin-tyres on every wheel.

Yet another embodiment of the present invention provides an All-Terrain Traction System wherein the the said system run on electric power through rechargeable battery pack.

Yet another embodiment of the present invention provides an All-Terrain Traction System wherein the said system has the battery swapping system.

Yet another embodiment of the present invention provides an All-Terrain Traction System wherein said batteries could be charged with either grid electricity or Solar/wind electricity.

Yet another embodiment of the present invention provides an All-Terrain Traction System wherein said system is powered by separate motors of equal powers for front and rear set of wheels.

Yet another embodiment of the present invention provides an All-Terrain Traction System wherein the separate motors provided in the front and rear are BLDC motors.

Yet another embodiment of the present invention provides an All-Terrain Traction System wherein said system has special joint between front and rear sections which provides freedom of movement in both x and y axis.

Yet another embodiment of the present invention provides an All-Terrain Traction System wherein the front wheel assembly is driven by the front motor mounted on the frame.

Yet another embodiment of the present invention provides an All-Terrain Traction System wherein the rear wheel assembly is driven by the rear motor mounted on the frame.

Yet another embodiment of the present invention provides an All-Terrain Traction System wherein wherein said system is provided with a 100-meter crane wire wrench.

Yet another embodiment of the present invention provides an All-Terrain Traction System wherein wherein the lifts provided both at the front and rear side are hydraulic lifts.

The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and featurs described above, further aspects, embodiments and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of this disclosure, illustrative examplary embodiments and together with the description, serve to explain the disclosed principles. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the figures to reference like features and components. Some embodiments of system and/or methods in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter are now described, by way of example only, and with reference to the accompanying figures, in which:

Figure 1: Overview of the All-Terrain Traction System
Figure 2: Systematic drawing of turning axis
Figure 3: Side view of systematic drawing illustrating main powertrain, motors, and differential placement
Figure 4: Bottom view of Systematic Diagram illustrating main features
Figure 5: Frontal-side view of Systematic Diagram illustrating main features

It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that any block diagrams represent conceptual views of illustrative systems embodying the principles of the present subject matter. Similarly, it will be appreciated that any flow chart, flow diagrams, state transition diagram, pseudo code, and the like readable medium and executed by a computer or processor, whether or not such computer or processor is explicitly shown.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are described herein such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided herein is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments: on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.

It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised that although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “includes” and/or “including”, when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.

In addition, the description of “first”, “second”, “third”, and the like in the present invention are used for the purpose of description only, and are not to be construed as indicating or implying their relative importance or implicitly indicating the number f technical features indicated. Thus features defining “first” and “second” may include at least one of the features, either explicitly or implicitly.

It should be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example two figures shown in succession may, in fact, be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.

Unless otherwise defines, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g. those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.

The foregoing detailed description of the system implemented is better understood when read in conjunction with the attached drawings. For better understanding, each component is represented by a specific number which is further illustrated as a reference number for the components used with the figure.

Unless otherwise defines, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g. those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.

Figure 1 illustrates an overview of the All-Terrain Traction System. It a unique four wheeled electric powered system offers an effective replacement of prevailing diesel tractors and tillers. This unit uses battery power to replace highly polluting Internal Combustion Engines. It provides freedom from rising prices of diesel and petrol, while performing all the farming and industrial operations. It provided enough power to climb sharp incline of 45 degree, pull and push powers through its versatile elements. The All-Terrain Traction System as depicted in Figure 1 is Powerful in traction to be able to run various farm implements. It is a Powerful lifter. The powerful wrench is provided for pulling action. It also has flexibility for moving on uneven terrain and runs on non-polluting, economical energy. It also provides facility for power take off as and when required and reduces drudgery of farmer and make farming interesting.

Various components like Wrench, Steering, Front Wheel Assembly and the Rear Wheel Assembly are depicted in Figure 1 of the All-Terrain Traction System .

Figure 2 illustrates the top view of the All-Terrain Traction System. It also depicts a flexible turning system. Both front and rear parts of the All-Terrain Traction System is connected with a joint which gives freedom of movement on x and y axis. It gives small turning radius which is crucial for small farmlands. Freedom of movement in y axis allows it to maintain strong grip on the ground of an uneven surface.

It is a four-wheel drive vehicle with wide grip of twin-tyres on every wheel. It is powered by separate motors of equal powers for front and rear set of wheels. The All-Terrain Traction System in reference has very special joint between front and rear sections. It provides freedom of movement in both x and y axis. This helps in maintaining grip of power over the uneven ground. It makes it convenient for said system to move even in hilly areas.

Figure 3 illustrates the side view of Systematic Diagram illustrating main features. An All-Terrain Traction System of the present invention has two sets of hydraulic lifts in both front and rear sides. With the help of these lifts it can carry weight, multiple times of its own weight. If it is lifting heavy weight using front lift arms, it can lift adequate counterweight using the rear arms in case the weight in front is more than the weight of the All-Terrain Traction System. Strong all-wheel drive with eight tyres’ grip on ground makes it a very powerful traction system for haulage and pulling functions required in the farm operations.

All movements of the All_Terrain Traction System runs on electric power through rechargeable battery pack. There are motors of various configurations and wattages to move various elements. In conventional tractors one single engine powers various elements using transmission trains. It causes significant losses of energy. The System of the present invention saves energy by optimizing the energy usage precisely for the movement of an element as and when required.

One of the most attractive features of the All-Terrain Traction System is that it runs of a rechargeable battery, which could be charged with either grid electricity or Solar/wind electricity. It also comes with a battery swapping system. Hence, it has the potential to continue functioning for several hours. This makes the system a unique multifunctional electric tractor cum crane.

The All-Terrain Traction System of the present invention is fitted with rechargeable battery pack which can render enough power for portable PTO, electrical pump set, spray pump, large fan, rotavator, chaff cutter, grinder etc.

Figure 4 illustrates the bottom view of Systematic Diagram illustrating main features.

Multi terrane movement: It is a four-wheel drive vehicle with wide grip of twin-tyres on every wheel. It is powered by separate motors of equal powers for front and rear set of wheels. The Cheeta-H has very special joint between front and rear sections. It provides freedom of movement in both x and y axis. This helps in maintaining grip of power over the uneven ground. It makes it convenient for Cheeta-H to move even in hilly areas.

Pull: Haulage function: Strong all-wheel drive with eight tyres’ grip on ground makes it a very powerful traction system for haulage and pulling functions required in the farm operations.

Lifts: Cheeta-H has two sets of hydraulic lifts in both front and rear sides. With the help of these lifts it can carry weight, multiple times of its own weight. If it is lifting heavy weight using front lift arms, it can lift adequate counterweight using the rear arms in case the weight in front is more than the weight of Cheeta-H

Wrench: The Cheeta-H is provided with a 100-meter crane wire wrench. It offers additional power and capability to it for converting it into a crane. It can also pull the Cheeta-H itself from slushy water or uphill, towards steep inclines.

Electricity Powered: All movements of Cheeta-H run on electric power through rechargeable battery pack. There are motors of various configurations and wattages to move various elements. In conventional tractors one single engine powers various elements using transmission trains. It causes significant losses of energy. Cheeta-H saves energy by optimizing the energy usage precisely for the movement of an element as and when required.

Power Take Off: The Cheeta-H is fitted with rechargeable battery pack which can render enough power for portable PTO, electrical pump set, spray pump, large fan, rotavator, chaff cutter, grinder etc.

Flexible turning system: Both front and rear parts of Cheeta-H is connected with a joint which gives freedom of movement on x and y axis. It gives small turning radius which is crucial for small farmlands. Freedom of movement in y axis allows it to maintain strong grip on the ground of an uneven surface.

Pulling acting with all-wheel drive: Tilling, leveling and preparation for cultivation require very strong pulling capacity with strong grip of tyres on the ground. We decided to make a traction vehicle with a pair of tyres for all four wheels. In order to create adequate traction, we made the vehicle to be all wheel drive. Two sets of BLDC motors running two separate, but equal power train systems energize the pull action. Power of motors would vary according to the size and capacity of Cheeta-H vehicles. The lowest power category starts with 1500 watts motors each for front and the rear wheel systems. This arrangement makes it a great haulage machine for pulling trolleys within the farmland.

Lift: Cheeta-H comes with special hydraulic lift arms in the front as well as at the rear end. Having lifts on both sides give a farmer increased functionality. It can also help in creating balance if the lifting weight is higher than the weight of Cheeta-H itself. Both side lift can also help a firmer to put extra weight with full convenience to increase traction of the tyres on the ground. These lifts can be used to load and unload the bags of grains and fertilizers. It can also help the leveling of land or collecting undesirable roots of weeds.

Wrench: Strong iron wire rope is used in the electrical wrench fitted at the front end of Cheeta-H. This is a very special function which can turn Cheeta-H into a powerful crane. This crane function would come handy for pulling out submersible pumps, loading and unloading the trolleys, pulling out other vehicles or implements stuck in the fields or pulling the Cheeta-H itself from difficult situations. With the help of the wrench, Cheeta-H can move in hilly areas from one field to another. Wrench can also be used to lift a sick large size cow or buffalo, with specially designed harness and pully system.

Electric/Solar powered system: One of the most attractive features of Cheeta-H is that it runs of a rechargeable battery, which could be charged with either grid electricity or Solar/wind electricity. The Cheeta-H also comes with a battery swapping system. Hence, it has the potential to continue functioning for several hours. This is makes Cheeta-H a unique multifunctional electric tractor cum crane.

Power Take Off: The Cheeta-H provides a PTO function similar to the conventional tractors. However, the PTO function of Cheeta-H is far more effective because of portability of the PTO. Besides a mechanical portable/detachable PTO, it provides facility for taking electric power from its battery bank. This facility helps it be able to run numerous farming and industrial implements.

Flexible turning system: Both front and rear parts of Cheeta-H is connected with a joint which gives freedom of movement on x and y axis. It gives small turning radius which is crucial for small farmlands. Freedom of movement in y axis allows it to maintain strong grip on the ground of an uneven surface.

The All-Terrain Traction Vehicle as depicted in figure has Disc Brakes.

Figure 5 illustrates the Frontal-side view of Systematic Diagram illustrating main features. It a unique four wheeled electric powered system offers an effective replacement of prevailing diesel tractors and tillers. This unit uses battery power to replace highly polluting Internal Combustion Engines. It provided enough power to climb sharp incline of 45 degree, pull and push powers through its versatile elements.

All movements of Cheeta-H run on electric power through rechargeable battery pack. There are motors of various configurations and wattages to move various elements. In conventional tractors one single engine powers various elements using transmission trains. It causes significant losses of energy. Cheeta-H saves energy by optimizing the energy usage precisely for the movement of an element as and when required. Power Take Off: The Cheeta-H is fitted with rechargeable battery pack which can render enough power for portable PTO, electrical pump set, spray pump, large fan, rotavator, chaff cutter, grinder etc.

Strong iron wire rope is used in the electrical wrench fitted at the front end of Cheeta-H. This is a very special function which can turn Cheeta-H into a powerful crane. This crane function would come handy for pulling out submersible pumps, loading and unloading the trolleys, pulling out other vehicles or implements stuck in the fields or pulling the Cheeta-H itself from difficult situations. With the help of the wrench, Cheeta-H can move in hilly areas from one field to another. Wrench can also be used to lift a sick large size cow or buffalo, with specially designed harness and pully system.

Rear Hook Socket - Rear Hook Socket is useful for attachments of implements such as trolleys or harrow.

The above description does not provide specific details of the manufacture or design of the various components. Those of skill in the art are familiar with such details, and unless departures from those techniques are set out, techniques, known, related art or later developed designs and materials should be employed. Those in the art can choose suitable manufacturing and design details.

It should be understood, however that all of these and similar terms are to be associated with the appropriate physical quantities and are merely convenient labels applied to these quantities. Unless specifically stated otherwise, as apparent from the discussion herein, it is appreciated that throughout the description, discussion utilizing terms such as “receiving” or “determining”, or “retrieving” or “controlling” or the like refer to the action and processes of an control unit or similar electronic device, that manipulates and transforms data represented as physical (electronic) quantities within the control unit’s registers and memories into other data similarly represented as physical quantities within the control unit memories or registers or other such information storage, transmission or display devices.

Further, the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. It will be appreciated that several of the above-described and other features and functions, or alternatives thereof, may be combined into other systems or applications. Various presently unforeseen or unanticipated alternatives, modifications, variations, or improvements therein may subsequently be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present disclosure as encompassed by the following claims.

The claims, as originally presented and as they may be amended encompass variations, alternatives, modifications, improvements, equivalents, and substantial equivalents of the embodiments and teaching described herein, including those that re presently unforeseen or unappreciated, and that, for example, may arise from applicants/patentees and others. ,CLAIMS:We claim:

1. An All-Terrain Traction System characterized in that:
- a frame, mounted thereon an electronic control box (2) consisting of battery packs and front motor (6) to provide power to the front wheel assembly, a rear motor (5) to provide power to the rear wheel assembly, a steering system to control the movement and a seat for the driver;
- a multi-axis hinge (1) which gives freedom of movement on x and y axis;
- a front wheel assembly driven by the front motor mounted on the frame;
- a rear wheel assembly driven by the rear motor mounted on the frame;
- an electrical wrench fitted at the front end which can turn the vehicle into powerful crane;
- a lift on both front (2) and rear side (4) to provide increased functionality;
- a rear hook socket;

2.An All-Terrain Traction System as claimed in claim 1 wherein the said system is a four wheeled electric powered system.

3.An All-Terrain Traction System as claimed in claim 2 wherein the four-wheel drive vehicle is provided with wide grip of twin-tyres on every wheel.

4.An All-Terrain Traction System as claimed in claim 1 wherein the the said system run on electric power through rechargeable battery pack.

5.An All-Terrain Traction System as claimed in claim 1 wherein the said system has the battery swapping system.

6.An All-Terrain Traction System as claimed in claim 1 wherein said batteries could be charged with either grid electricity or Solar/wind electricity.

7.An All-Terrain Traction System as claimed in claim 1 wherein said system is powered by separate motors of equal powers for front and rear set of wheels.

8.An All-Terrain Traction System as claimed in claim 1 wherein the separate motors provided in the front and rear are BLDC motors.

9.An All-Terrain Traction System as claimed in claim 1 wherein said system has special joint between front and rear sections which provides freedom of movement in both x and y axis.

10.An All-Terrain Traction System as claimed in claim 1 wherein the front wheel assembly is driven by the front motor mounted on the frame.

11.An All-Terrain Traction System as claimed in claim 1 wherein the rear wheel assembly is driven by the rear motor mounted on the frame.

12.An All-Terrain Traction System as claimed in claim 1 wherein said system is provided with a 100-meter crane wire wrench.

13.An All-Terrain Traction System as claimed in claim 1 wherein the lifts provided both at the front and rear side are hydraulic lifts.

Dated this 26th Day of August, 2022

Rahul Salhotra
Agent for the Applicant [IN/PA-522}