Author : Dange Rahul U., Farakte Jitendra K., Mulik Rahul P., Patil Abhijeet S., Redekar Prabhakar M. and Patil V.B.

In today’s world of rapid mechanization and automation are becoming an integral part of farm in order to decrease the human effort. Introduction of rotary feeder is a basic step towards mechanization that help in easy sorting of manure and availability of manure at right place and at right time. They are now becoming an essential part of modern manufacturing systems. A physical prototype of a rotary feeder was constructed. A study on the obtained experimental data was performed and conclusions were drawn about effect of various parameters on the feed rate. The machine has hopper , manure at the required position , ease of feeding , and better accessibility for cleaning. The proposed machine is also affordable in price, particularly for the manure feeding for grape farm. The engineer is constantly conformed to the challenges of bringing ideas on design into reality. New machines and techniques are being developed continuously to the manufacture various products at cheaper rates and high quality. Using different mechanisms and by reducing efforts during manure feeding process in grape farming, Manure Feeder Machine is evolved.

Keywords: Hopper, Rotary feeder, Thrust bearing, Manure, Belt conveyor, Shaft, Spur gear, Chain drive

Article published in International Journal of Current Engineering and Technology, Vol.5, No.3 (June-2015)