Conveyors TRIZ Cases

Integral support pins on a guided rigid chain enable repeatable sensor mounting outside the reactor, reducing damage and installation time.

RF position tracking moves an overhead trolley and projects light onto target bins, speeding picking while reducing search errors and operator strain.

Curved side drive surfaces redirect force through chain pin axes to cut torque and jerking in compact reversible chain conveyors.

Curved side drive surfaces align force through chain pin axes, cutting torque and jerking in compact reversible chain conveyors.

Feed forward and PID backlog control smooth processing line speeds, cut operator intervention, and allow shorter conveyors.

Automated conveying, laser marking, and discharge help handle multiple embedding cassette types while filtering dust and gas.

A hinge-rod puller links modular belt ends to ratchet straps, making heavy conveyor belts easier to draw together and join.

Time-of-flight sensors on the combine spout track grain height and fill position to automate cart loading and reduce overfill spillage.

A moving multi-gantry laser with focal-line optics cuts sheet glass faster while reducing particles, melt edges, gaps, and scrap loss.

Real-time feedback and prediction adjust scraper conveyor propelling to match floor changes, improving straightening accuracy and reducing damage.

Asymmetric receiving spaces align belt tension members despite spacing errors, enabling even load transfer, lower wear, and longer belt life.

Blending NBR with ethylene polymers improves synchronous belt heat and oil resistance while keeping -40°C flexibility and reducing carbon black use.

A rotatable handle and actuator dock hopper valves securely, enabling stable powder dispensing while limiting oxidation and moisture exposure.

Remotely actuatable carriers use lift, rotation, and precise detection to sort varied objects with fewer bins and less divert complexity.

Sensors, geolocation, and AI keep stacked container locations current, cutting stale yard data and unproductive moves.

A grooved support wheel stabilizes the rotating ring in horizontal wrapping, cutting wear, plastic residue, vibration, and maintenance.

Recessed non-overlap transport paths cut part adhesion on magnetic face plates, avoiding air blowing while keeping delivery smooth and oriented.

A synchronized rotating hook flips pallets 180 degrees during conveyor travel, avoiding line stops and improving pallet handling efficiency.

Hot-melt or 1K PU adhesive reinforces TPE belt joints with polyolefin yarn carriers, preserving tensile strength for heavy-duty conveying.

A controller detects and localizes MDR circuitry faults in conveyor sections, enabling fast response to prevent jams, damage, and downtime.

Automated package induction links an autobagger to sorting robots, removing manual transfer steps and improving fulfillment flow.

A floating weld gun and homing guide absorb part misalignment, enabling fastener welding with simpler setup, lower cost, and less downtime.

Telescoping platform sections let an autonomous mobile carrier match different docking heights, improving multi-object transport flexibility and maintenance access.

Shorter transport commands are assigned first to cut vehicle idling and raise loads moved per unit time.

A serpentine timing belt with a tensioner wheel prevents slip, keeps spool rotation synchronized, and maintains a level container gripper.

A gripper-based transfer layout replaces gravity unloading so bar cutting lines can add more sorting compartments with less noise and safer handling.

A same-side motor and driveshaft gearbox layout cuts space and bearing torque while improving precise product feeding in food slicers.

Multiple radial discharge ports spread the gas shock wave to prevent hole formation, reduce wear, and improve bulk material fluidification.

Mechanical fuses in bridging joints let grid sections separate under earthquake loads, limiting force transfer without extra bracing.

Adjusting the support surface height by travel distance keeps articles stable through turns while reducing transport time.

Closed-wall sheet alignment centers each flat sheet before dropping, preventing scratching and reducing stacking noise with an air cushion.

Rotatable support bars lift and retract to support wide PCBs in reflow ovens, preventing mid-span sagging while saving conveyor space.

Magnetic gripping and inserted support members untangle and feed flexible ribbed metal profiles reliably without bulky oscillating chains.

Separate interlocking force-introduction components replace welded or bent L-sections, improving chain link strength and service life.

A four-bar wheel displacement linkage replaces loose slots to stabilize wheel lifting, save space, and improve rail locking in storage ROVs.

Movable barriers isolate faulted grid sections so maintenance can proceed safely while container vehicles keep operating elsewhere.

Prefabricated grid panels and slip-jointed sub-frames cut assembly time, preserve storage space, and limit thermal distortion for robot handling.

Jerk-constrained S-curve trajectory generation smooths acceleration and deceleration to reduce oscillation in load handling motion.

Self-learning analysis of conveyor segment data detects anomalies in real time without predefined reference values, improving conveyor operation.

A multi-sensor rail detection layout tracks grid position and pre-alerts arrival distance for more accurate vehicle navigation and control.

Multiple laser heads and a rotary annular plate expand label-free PET bottle marking area while supporting high-throughput production and easier recycling.

Top-side levelling between uprights and the grid enables one-position measurement and adjustment for stable horizontal alignment.

Removing fabric from the power transmission area improves flat belt fatigue strength, bond integrity, and vulcanization uniformity in long conveyor belts.

Curved shared-track intersections cut wheel bumping, vibration, noise, and wear while simplifying storage system assembly.

Spring-loaded catches lock guide rails and sensors into conveyor beam T-slots for faster setup, secure positioning, and easy reconfiguration.

A fixing mechanism and staged lifting correct pallet misalignment on moving belts, preventing workpiece shift, drops, and line congestion.

Zoned travel speeds let autonomous vehicles move load carriers quickly in transit areas while slowing near manual workstations for safer handling.

A split frame and flip-up cover let the controller be installed under the pallet storage structure without cranes, cutting setup time and alignment difficulty.

Multiple downward sensors detect rails and intersection corners to confirm vehicle position and improve storage grid navigation accuracy.

Aligned rack aisles and dual-support transfer vehicles keep full and empty containers moving continuously, reducing assembly downtime and layout complexity.

A multiple slot carrier system manages fluid containers through coordinated place and pick operations.

Missing rail sections align the grid with vehicles below, preventing derailing while reducing transfer time.

A control apparatus monitors positional misalignment in storage sections and corrects only the rearmost article to a reference position.

A guide profile uses a slide bar with a hinge leg to pivot into position from above.

An integrated motorized conveyor roller embeds a controller and sensing elements within its housing to manage drive assembly rotation.

Splined hubs and a removable coupling detach the gearmotor for sanitation, reducing cleaning solution exposure that degrades component lifespan.

Segmented chain links accept replaceable guide means to resolve maintenance complexity and vibration transfer issues in curved belt conveyors.

A spring biased carriage assembly engages drive belts with rollers while a gravity take-up mechanism maintains constant tension without pneumatic power.

Crescent-shaped protrusions maintain center of gravity forward to prevent roll-back at 40-degree inclines.

A tapered drive bar with a conical tip and varying height ensures progressive engagement with conveyor belting protrusions.

External motor mounting resolves heat removal limits and power density constraints in gearless belt conveyor systems.

Flexible elastomeric sealing lip prevents powder entry into bearings, reducing downtime.

Magnetic fixation automates undersupporting device exchange, reducing manual work processes and boosting assembly board manufacturing productivity.

A conveying mechanism uses an air flow generator to create downward gas streams that shield wafers during transport.

An inner door in a pneumatic loading station partially closes to warn operators, preventing system clogging and downtime.

Continuous flexible cords replace pivot rods in modular belts, eliminating noise and vibration while simplifying maintenance.

An adjustable ejector base position shifts the sorting mechanism across the conveyor width to optimize product diversion paths.

Pivotable splicing segments correct edge geometry in wide cord strips at small angles.

An apparatus uses a flexible suction cup and adjustable plate to unstack thin packaging units without damage or misalignment.

An integrated thermal control system within a conveyor pulley utilizes a rotary union to transmit fluid, resolving icing bottlenecks in cold climates.

Intermittent transport section adjusts speed to match varying injection and blow molding cycle times.

Individual valves control air flow within each bellows to lift eggs while preventing contamination from shared vacuum plenums.