Description : | The use of animals for farming has been very ancient, however, the technologies for harnessing of animal energy has remained at a primitive level for a very long time. As a consequence, with the adventure of fossil fuels, the use of animals has greatly dwindled. Nevertheless, from all considerations, animals have proved to be a renewable, sustainable & holistic source of energy. Therefore RuTAG IIT Delhi took an initiative to standardize the Animal Driven Gear Box (ADGB) and power transmission system developed by M/s. Panchal Pumps & Systems, Kanpur. Further, gear box was coupled with multiple applications such as Screw Pump, Chaff-Cutter, Atta-Chakki, and Paddy Thresher. The technology was very much appreciated by small farmers who use bullocks for farming.
Salient Features of Developed Equipment: Redesigned gearbox is lighter weight & smaller in size, Simplified designs with reduced cost and user-friendliness, Gearbox design is standardized, Power transmission is redesigned & standardized to couple with ADGB, Lever support is provided to reduce load on bullocks, Standard gear box & power transmission can be used to run multiple applications such as Screw Pump, Chaff-Cutter, Atta-Chakki, and Paddy Thresher.
Impact of the Improved ADGB: Nearly 40 devices have been sold by the vendor.Efficient harnessing of animal power and environment friendly, Fuel dependent applications can now run on animal power which is renewable, Currently being used in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Jharkhand, and Assam.
Field Agency/ Dissemination: M/s. Panchal Pumps & Systems, Kanpur.
Benefits from Industry Collaboration: Improved industry & academia relations, Better market penetration, Dedicated vendors/ manufacturers.
Tentative Cost of ADGB with applications: Gear box cost approx. Rs. 45,000; Cost of Screw Pump Rs. 45,000; Power Transmission System Rs. 22,000 ; Chaff-Cutter Rs. 14,000; Atta-Chakki Rs. 14,000; Paddy Thresher Rs. 8,000. |