Disc Type Power Weeder for Paddy Cultivation

Patent Number :

LK/P/ 21170

Inventors :

Mr. H G C P Bandara
Prof. P L A G Alwis
Mr. K M T S Bandara

Weed control is one of the main inter cultivation practices in agriculture. The existing weeding machines do not achieve precision weeding process for small scale fields. Two-stroke engine powered disc type weeding machine has achieved the requirements such as simple operative, low weight, less power requirement, high working efficiency, quality weeding and low-cost operation. It consists of a steel drive straight shaft with gear head attachment, weeding blades attached with the disc and safety guard. The straight shaft is for handling purpose. The weeding blades with the disc are attached to gear head and powered by using grass cutter engine. The disc consists of three blades for weeds cutting and uprooting. Those blades are a shield with covering disc to enhance the safety of the user. Safety guard uses to prevent mechanical crop damages as well as it will protect the operator.