Conveyors TRIZ Cases

Autonomous vehicles and a controller match empty container types to workstation requests, improving delivery timing and reducing supply delays.

A ramped track on the header leg redirects sagging return-run cleats over the frame, cutting rubbing friction and draper belt wear.

Dual data readers compare medicine package, container, and placement-unit data to verify correct dispensing and reduce medication errors.

A dual threaded-rod tensioner positions the bearing block precisely to prevent belt slip and lateral deviation in harsh mineral processing.

Individual holding and in-line finishing keep closures spaced, reduce burr-related false rejects, and prevent damage during transfer to inspection.

Prongs engage interlayer channels to clamp and lift blank stacks automatically, preserving alignment while reducing manual unloading effort.

RFID-tagged shoes and pins let sortation conveyors detect missing components and correct shoe diversion despite chain stretch and high-speed errors.

A guide surface corrects misoriented solid dosage forms during rotary transfer, reducing gaps and improving singulation throughput.

Compartmented trays keep semi-finished articles aligned during storage, enabling faster, simpler reintroduction into the production line.

Cyclic acceleration and deceleration close gaps within package groups and open gaps between groups with simpler, high-speed handling.

A tensioner releases drive belt tension so modular conveyor sections can be detached quickly, reducing maintenance downtime and reassembly effort.

Tilting eggs 20°-80° before piercing fixes the extraction point, enabling reproducible allantoic fluid sampling with minimal shell damage.

A rotating drum with width-matched gutters separates bulk sausages into singulated pieces while reducing mechanism complexity and hygiene risks.

Variable-speed interaction elements slow semi-finalized packs near retaining pockets for precise, gentle feeding in folding packaging lines.

Electric muscle lane blockers replace pneumatic or hydraulic actuators to speed container flow switching and save conveyor installation space.

Vacuum ports with flow media layers distribute gripping force evenly, moving flexible materials without distortion, damage, or rework.

Adjustable lane sections extend the preform path to buffer high throughput, reduce pressure, and prevent collisions and damage.

Movable retaining pocket plates and an oval-like path improve semi-finalized pack handling, flap folding, and bonding efficiency.

Movable trays in dual vertical columns compactly store pipes while bringing each load to an overhead access position for easier crane handling.

Guide shuttle elements keep a lifted storage container horizontally aligned above the top rail grid, extending reach without dedicated lifts.

Rotatable carrier rods create a closed food conveying surface that cuts cross-contamination risk and extends wear life with easier cleaning.

Integrated sensors and removable flask holders protect medical flasks while verifying presence, fill level, material, and fluid type.

An oval endless path and adjustable retaining pockets improve folding precision and gentle handling of semi-finalized packs.

Flexible support plates and staggered couplings reduce micro-separations, weight, and power demand during conveyor belt direction changes.

Removable spacer elements set roll distance and belt tension, simplifying conveyor belt installation and replacement across multiple units.

Deep learning recognizes parcel position, size, and packing material to adjust tipper angle and speed for faster insertion with less damage.

Movable conveyors grasp and rotate varied containers inline, replacing rotary label applicators to cut handling complexity and cost.

Optical position detection and independently controlled belts realign sliced articles on the discharge conveyor without extra correction conveyors.

Vision-counted conveyor sections and a reverse accumulator balance bottle and can flow, keeping density and outfeed rates predictable.

Rotating chucks and a liftable transfer section shrink OHT carriage length, allowing denser placement and higher conveyance efficiency.

Cam-guided 180° trolley rotation immerses vehicle bodies without ramps, cutting tank length, energy use, and empty-trolley pollution.

Lifting rollers move glass sheets between crosswise conveyor lines without touching the top surface, improving throughput and reducing damage risk.

Automated trays with siphon drainage, vertical racks, and robots enable fresh onsite feed production with predictable year-round harvesting.

Standardized positioning and transfer contacts let main and sub-modules automate small-batch pharmaceutical handling with lower adaptation cost.

A raisable gantry lifting frame and stabilizer speed container transfer to port columns while reducing vehicle timing dependency.

Onboard cameras track object motion to estimate conveyor speed, helping mobile robots place items accurately with less idle time.

Spring-loaded compliant rods conform to varied luggage shapes, improving robotic grasp security and handling efficiency with less damage.

A control unit assigns rack storage locations from load distribution and carrier weight to raise capacity use without exceeding structural load limits.

Dual belt sensors at intake and discharge adjust conveyor motors in real time to prevent skipping, sagging, slipping, and belt wear.

Adjustable picking stations, tote dispensing, and pallet indexing cut manual carrying while improving harvest ergonomics and crop quality.

Infrared thermal imaging detects heat buildup across outdoor coal and steelmaking dust piles, enabling faster ignition prevention than thermocouples.

An edge protrusion and matching recess prevent conveyor belt module reversal during assembly, preserving alignment, beam strength, and operation.

A pivoting mandrel and chain conveyor move rolls through deep shelf storage, improving throughput while reducing forklift maneuvering space.

A sloped forming floor, trench, and sump pit keep cullet and process water on one level, cutting basement cost and disposal burden.

A moving box rake and inclined channels sort mixed-shape parts faster with simpler hardware, lower maintenance, and better consistency.

Side-mounted emitters use roller-surface reflection and adjustable angles to detect parcels across varying heights on conveyors.

Integrated empty-container stacking inside a high-bay warehouse removes separate handling areas and vehicles while boosting automation and throughput.

Horizontal case cutting, stripping, and inversion automate decanting of eaches into totes, reducing manual breakdown time.