Conveyors TRIZ Cases

A belt hold-down device uses a movable support rail to adjust retaining element spacing, reducing assembly time when changing conveyor belts.

Pulsed X-ray irradiation on a bent conveyor enables gamma detection between pulses, reducing radiation exposure while maintaining high throughput.

A floating alignment matrix organizes horticultural products into orderly rows on a fluid current.

Segmented wings and contact bars expel bulk material to reduce wear while a central disk maintains structural strength.

Adjacent classifiers share a single handling device that shifts frames, eliminating multiple overhead units and reducing installation costs.

An elevated tread spans roller gaps to allow foot traffic while preventing pallet interference and maintaining continuous transport.

Blocking edge prevents rolling without direct contact, allowing secure handling of large heavy goods.

A support roll stand with gearless direct electric drive reduces slippage and wear via a drive belt wrapping around rollers.

An asymmetric snap pin with one smooth leg and one edged leg secures conveyor belt links while allowing easy manual detachment.

Differential mechanism boosts torque during reverse operation to prevent belt slipping and remove crop blockages.

Painting the joined metal strip with lacquer replaces difficult Teflon coatings, enabling easy repair of damaged surfaces.

A calibration hopper measures seed flow rate using fill time sensors to adjust treatment applicator output.

Sequential rack handling via integrated transport units reduces installation area while maintaining high sample processing capacity.

A vision-based package sorting system uses a slide sorter pop-up conveyor to divert items without stopping the main transport line.

A vacuum gripping device uses pressure feedback to generate adaptive ejector pulses for reliable object release.

Gear rack adjustment mechanism shifts idler wheel frame angle during operation, eliminating downtime from stopping the conveyor for tracking corrections.

Sliding retention portions on pivoted arms distribute force across bottle necks, eliminating manual pad substitutions during format changes.

A vacuum suction device grips multiple columnar honeycomb structures simultaneously for collective transfer.

An articulating conveyor frame reduces overall length and width to bypass public thoroughfare restrictions while maintaining full material transfer capacity.

A natural grass mat apparatus uses a conveyor belt system to deliver real turf for indoor golf practice.

A take-up drum carriage assembly uses swing arms and resilient interconnectors to pivot the drum.

An automated alignment assembly uses sensor feedback to retract and extend fingers, correcting product misalignment without manual intervention.

A control means monitors lifted position and compensates for cord elongation, preventing platform deformation under varying loads.

Longitudinal bolt slots let a conveyor side guard rotate and lock, eliminating cumbersome multi-person removal.

Narrowing elastomeric spring section replaces mechanical springs to maintain damping characteristics under high temperatures and contamination.

Replacing mechanical tracks with pneumatic air cushions, the system simplifies installation and reduces maintenance complexity.

An automated container orienting system uses pneumatic force to sort vials, resolving the trade-off between high throughput and precise positioning.

Extruded concrete side walls and an apron enclose a belt conveyor, supporting vehicle traffic and eliminating external safety perimeters.

Segmented flexible tubes decouple sample storage from the NMR magnet system, reducing vibration transmission and measurement cycle times.

Adjustable endless traction devices and modular conveyors enable quick adaptation to different packaging types, reducing downtime during module switching.

Top-mounted magnetic fields replace side boxes to prevent frame damage and improve device visibility.

Variable angle connection modules adjust belt orientation to resolve mining layout constraints and reduce structural stress.

Segmented roller sections with interlocking fingers enable radial assembly, eliminating complex welding steps for steel axle integration.

Movable head guides prevent container nesting and maintain stability during transport.

Segmented conveyor sections and dynamic guiding elements resolve singulation precision versus throughput trade-offs for mixed-size beverage containers.

Segmented divider fingers adjust along a profile bar using spacers, reducing setup time and positioning errors.

Enclosed silos and chutes contain dust during proppant transport, reducing environmental impact while maintaining feed rates.

Independent drive elements in a circulating conveying system eliminate speed fluctuations and stoppages during packaging operations.

A vertical paternoster buffer system circulates synchronously driven elements to manage article flow within a compact footprint.

Segmented lagged roller with ceramic tiles prevents shaft breakage from concentrated load and flexing.

A separation gap between segmented reject bin parts enables direct conveyor belt extraction from the front side, eliminating machine downtime for maintenance.

Vertical deflection axes enable above-ground mounting, eliminating costly floor recesses and simplifying maintenance access.

A single motor powers two conveyor belts via a roller chain and sprocket arrangement for efficient material transport.

Interdigitated slots allow compliant track elements to accommodate thermal expansion without sliding joints, preventing buckling and wear.

Teflon sheets on conveyor bars prevent delicate food marking and simplify cleaning.

Modular framing channel attachment system eliminates field welding by using mechanical engagement between projections, tabs, and grooved side guard lips.

An angled pusher diverts object streams along a conveyor, reducing lateral force and preventing deformation of flexible materials during high-speed sorting.