Abstract:
The design of the automated grow bag feeder aims to enhance the efficiency and precision of the filling process by designing and manufacturing a specialized feeding mechanism tailored to the specific requirements of small-scale mushroom cultivation. With mushroom farming automation , directly response to labour shortage and inefficiencies in labour. So, this system proposes a sophisticated solution to facilitate and enhance the entire fill process. This machine includes an advance collection of elements, including a motorised grow bag mouth opening system, with precision-driven gripper and motion systems, an automatic bag holder, and a comprehensive PLC control panel. Some of the most important new features of the design are a vacuum-actuated system that opens and closes grow bags and a lead screw and timing belt setup that makes the whole process smooth and controlled.The repositioning of NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association) motors, aluminium V profiles, and a powerful conveyor system ensures continued handling of grow bags with minimum intervention while ensuring optimal alignment and speed. A screw conveyor and grow media mixer are also integrated into the design to facilitate efficient filling without disrupting workflow. This automated system does away with such manual interventions, thus ensuring consistent and accurate bag feeding. The PLC control allows for real-time monitoring and operations of the system. This gives the user-friendly interface to monitor and manipulate the processes as needed. The design uses a combination of state-of-the-art motors, stepper drivers, and limit switches to maximise both speed and reliability, dramatically cutting down on operational costs. Automating more critical stages of mushroom production, this up and laudable innovation is set to increase productivity while ensuring cheaper labour and sustainability in agricultural practices. With greatly streamlined processes and enhanced control features, this machine marks a substantial step in the modernisation of mushroom farming operations to gain further growth and profitability in the industry.
