ISSN: 0974-5823 Vol. 6 No.

3 October-December, 2021

International Journal of Mechanical Engineering

SOLAR OPERATED BRUSH CUTTER

Aswin, R
Department of Agriculture Engineering, Nandha Engineering College, Erode – 638 052, Tamil Nadu, India.

Mano Bala, G
Department of Agriculture Engineering, Nandha Engineering College, Erode – 638 052, Tamil Nadu, India.

Dhananivetha, M*
Department of Agriculture Engineering, Nandha Engineering College, Erode – 638 052, Tamil Nadu, India.
Mail Id: [email protected]

Manickavalli E
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Nandha College of Pharmacy, Erode – 638 052, Tamil Nadu, India.

Abstract these issues at wastelands, uncultivable lands and road sides

brush cutters are effectively utilized. Brush cutter is a
Solar brush cutter is a mechanical device for powered operated machine generally used to trim weeds in
cutting unwanted plants in waste lands, borders of the wastelands, bunds and road sides which is similar to lawn
field, road sides, public places. At present the brush mower. Blades, trimmer heads of various size can be
cutter is operated using diesel or electricity which is high attached to the machine for specific purposes. Brush cutter
cost per unit. To overcome this solar energy can be is heavy in weight and more powerful machine, suitable for
effectively utilized instead of diesel or electricity. It can clearing overgrown grass, weeds, brambles and small
also be called as eco-friendly vehicle. The solar energy hedges. Basically, there are three types of brush cutters like
observed by the panels is converted into electrical handheld, walk-behind and tow-behind. Alfred
energy. The power is then transmitted to the battery and Schefenacker invented the first brush cutter. Thin nylon
then from battery the power transmitted to a electric string or metal blade is used to cut the vegetation that is
motor, on the shaft of the electric motor a nylon wire grown in waste lands, bunds such as grasses or weeds.
and aluminium cutter was connected. It is used to cut the Proper safety measures are to be followed to avoid high risk
grasses or bushes from the use of nylon wire the material for human health.
was flexible on stones and safe of workers when
compared with the blades. The main advantages of solar PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION
operated brush cutter is time saving, energy saving at
less cost. Use of solar energy was found to be eco-friendly Energy source
for environment and pollution free machine. This Brush cutters that are used today utilize diesel or petro
machinery is financially give more benefits for farmers. as energy source which cause high cost of operation. Brush
Use of wheels is the added advantage to the machinery, cutters utilize maximum fuel or electricity as a source of
since mounting it on the labour’s body will cause some energy which are cost efficient and non-renewable source of
health effects due to vibration that cause heart related energy.
problems and burden to the farmer.
Ergonomic defect
INTRODUCTION Use of brush cutters cause discomfort for the
Weeds are unwanted or undesirable plants which is people concerned. The present model of brush cutter has to
present everywhere in the soil. Weeds present in cultivable carried out in shoulder which cause pain and other health
lands cause heavy loss to crop productivity and weeds that effect to the workers. While using the cutter, it creates
grow in waste lands, road sides, bunds, irrigation channels vibration which cause heart problems and restricts blood
cause an increase in weed seed bank. Controlling weeds in supply.
both cultivable and uncultivable lands is usually done
manually. Unavailability of labours cause problem in METHODOLOGY
manual weeding. As an alternate herbicides can be used, but The project is designed to fabricate a cost efficient
continuous use of herbicides cause pollution and eco-friendly solar powered brush cutter. The methodologies
development of herbicide resistant weeds. To overcome of attachments are explained:

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 1. Components of attachments
2. Working of solar grass cutter

COMPONENTS OF ATTACHMENTS:
1. Solar panel for power generation
2. Battery to store the power
3. 1 hp motor
4. Wheel
5. Rod
6. Nylon wire WORKING
7. Brake connection 1. The grass cutter is mounted with a solar panel at an
8. Light angle of 45o in order to get a direct light from the
sun.
COMPONENTS 2. Once the sunlight is received in the solar panels, it
is converted into electrical energy which provides
Solar panel power for operating the bush cutter.
 An assembly of photo-voltaic cells that are 3. Using connecting wires motor of 1 HP connected to
mounted on a framework is known as solar cell battery.
panel. Source of energy for the panel is sunlight 4. From this motor the power is transmitted and make
which it converts in direct current electricity. the blade to rotate which cuts the grass.
 Power for electric loads is generated in the solar 5. For speed and movement, the grass cutter is
panels which collects and converts sunlight into provided with two handle bars setup with
electricity. accelerator and brake.
 Utilization of solar energy by using solar panels is 6. A pair of wheel is provided for the comfortable
less expensive and eco-friendly. movement.

Battery RESULT
 Battery used for our construction is lithium-ion Solar operated brush cutter effectively utilizes solar
batteries. energy as a source of energy which is eco-friendly and cost
 Ninety percent of the global grid battery storage effective. Using the weeds present in waste lands, bunds and
market is occupied by these types of batteries. They road sides can be effectively controlled. Future line of work
have the most popular storage options. can be done the aspect of sensor based cutting for increasing
 Lithium-ion batteries have high energy density and the efficiency of motor.
light in weight. These types of batteries can store
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