U Series 通用型碎草机 by Vladimir Zagorac is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2024 A' Design Award 银奖 in 农业工具、农用设备与机械设计 Competition Category.

银农业设备· 2024

U Series 通用型碎草机

by Vladimir Zagorac

Client: FPM Agromehanika

A' Design Award 银奖 Winner in 农业设备 Category

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The Design

About U Series 通用型碎草机

U系列是一款专为拖拉机配套设计的通用型碎草机。机身采用焊接钢结构制造，表面经粉末喷涂或镀锌处理，提供250、280和300厘米三种工作幅宽。液压驱动的侧移机架使其既可悬挂于拖拉机前端，也可悬挂于后端；滑撬与镇压辊可分四档调节作业高度。加固式侧板护罩为传动系统提供保护。棱面造型的悬挂架灵感源自生产基地附近的尔坦山（Rtanj），彰显力量与坚韧不拔的气质。

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award 银奖

U Series 通用型碎草机是 A' Design Award 银奖得主，这是授予顶级、华美而令人印象深刻的设计的极为崇高的认可。银奖得主是极其卓越、极具创造力的作品，展现出其设计师杰出的专业技能、才华与敏锐。预计U Series 通用型碎草机将成为一件出色的典范之作，兼具非凡的专业性与深刻的创新性。这件赢得 A' Design Award 银奖的设计是一项备受瞩目、令人钦佩的发明，造福并拓展艺术、科学、设计和技术的边界。U Series 通用型碎草机是一件令人羡慕的创作，它唤起渴望，带来积极的情感，并激发惊叹与赞叹。

Behind the Design

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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: The head-stock features a distinct faceted and structurally robust form, which draws inspiration in the shape of Mount Rtanj, at the foot of which the company is located. The form of the reinforced side mask also associates to strength, focus and perseverance, which is the brand motto. Robustness is highlighted with carefully positioned brakes on the top surface, while the impression of orderliness and discipline is achieved by mutually corresponding angles of surfaces visible from the sides, and neat concealed joining.
Dimensions & Packaging: Width: 305cm, Depth: 122cm, Height: 105cm (for 280cm working grip), Weight 1010kg
Tags: Mulcher, Shredder, Dynamics, Strength, Perseverance
Production Technology: Welded steel, powder-coated / galvanized
Design Challenge: The product was redesigned using a streamlined visual language, strong appearance and a character set by the V series. The plan was to reduce errors and minimize the number of operations needed for build, but still achieve an interesting and forward-looking form. Large surfaces and small number of brakes presented a challenge regarding structural stability, especially considering material thickness, which needed to be relatively low, as this everyday product is intended for general usage.
Research: The form features a combination of sharp lines and angled surfaces. The side-view details follow the direction of movement. Special attention was given to the shape and robustness of the head-stock, an important design element that brings character. The new design simplifies the production of skids and the side mask, which also play a role in the dynamic look of the product. The front and back elements were moved further apart so the machine complies to the latest CE certification rules.
Inspiration: The U mulcher series is a continuation of a complete redesign of the product portfolio. The aim is to use the latest technologies and superior quality of workmanship with a design language started by the V series. The appearance of the machine follows the redesigned logo, with features that strongly unite sharp motion-oriented lines, large flat surfaces, and distinctive details. Corresponding bold graphics potentiate the main directions of the form and emphasize dynamics.
Project Duration: The project lasted for several months, and was done in Belgrade and Boljevac
Operation Flow: The machine has a multifunctional hydraulically operated side shift attachment frame, with changeable direction of usage, for placement at the front or back of the tractor. The working height can be set in four increments using both skids and the roller. The transmission is protected from accidental impacts with a reinforced side mask, while the rotor is protected with a characteristically shaped side cover. Three working grips are available - 250, 280, and 300cm.
Patents: Copyrights belong to FPM Agromehanika 2022
Image Credits: Vladimir Zagorac