Conveyors TRIZ Cases

Automated identification and batch transfer sort mixed battery cells across conveyor lines, cutting manual handling and round-trip delays.

By lifting and sliding FOUP holders to upper and lower transfer positions, this overhead vehicle uses unused vertical space to raise fab storage capacity.

Sensors adjust OHT lift force by carrier weight, wafer count, and lift height to avoid abnormal locking, damage, and excess power use.

Dry adhesive and vacuum suction hold thin substrates with low mechanical stress, preventing bulging, breakage, and deposition shadowing.

Pivoting brackets on a closed-loop conveyor secure and reposition containers for fast loading and unloading without cranes or flush docks.

Ferrite or mu-metal core layers guide magnetic flux to power semiconductor transport devices while suppressing eddy-current heat.

A closed-loop conveyor with pivoting lock brackets moves containers inside vehicles and handles dock height mismatch without cranes or re-loading.

An anti-sag roller and ring-shaped vertical conveyance path reduce holder contact, suppress dust, and shorten transfer time in vacuum processing.

A piezoelectric brake caster varies rolling resistance by load, preventing skidding and friction wear during ULD cargo handling.

Auxiliary tracks placed only near track gaps keep the drive wheel from dropping while avoiding wheel contact that causes vibration.

Ceiling storage spaces, a rail transport unit, and OHT handoff increase FOUP capacity while freeing fab floor area for semiconductor tools.

Dual bias portions switch contact force with swing amplitude to stabilize FOUP transport while reducing drive unit load.

Peripheral-to-center cell insertion with guided alignment raises battery pack density while preventing misalignment during direct pack assembly.

Pre-assembled overhead raceway modules let wafer transport rails shift to new fab layouts with less reinstallation time, cost, and ramp delay.

Advance shelf assignment starts intermittent nozzle purging before container arrival, preventing contamination while cutting gas use and transfer delays.

Rails extending under the stocker door let platform members form a work platform quickly while a built-in fence restricts unsafe entry.

A hydrogen-air tube mixture lowers drag and propulsion power in low-pressure capsule transport while extending the Kantrowitz limit.

A guide member sandwiches the swing arm to suppress wobble during tilting, preventing article drops and improving arm durability.

Adjustable support arms form-fit uneven log stacks before binder release, guiding freed logs away from the unbinding area.

Rotating carrying bins reposition FOUPs in overhead storage to raise cleanroom space use and speed pick-and-place in semiconductor AMHS.

Sensors, motorized loading components, and a launchable delivery bot automate vehicle loading and last-leg asset transfer with less manual work.

Spring-loaded rollers lift a car wash conveyor belt off support plates at intervals to cut wear and allow easier cleaning and lubrication.

A carbide-tipped grinder head breaks up frozen ice, bentonite, and solid debris for one-pass rail track cleaning with conveyor removal.

Lateral lift-driver offset lets overhead vehicles transfer articles at adjacent ports concurrently without interference when port pitch is short.

An inspection sensor routes each die to pass or fail lanes, automating container transfer to improve sorting speed and consistency.

A lower transfer rail grid and separate transfer vehicles ease transfer column congestion, improve availability, and reduce single-point failure risk.

A halted shuttle is isolated with a 2D shutdown zone while other ASRS vehicles are rerouted, enabling safe maintenance without full shutdown.

Conductive films and tray patterns create a grounded discharge path that prevents static damage and sticking during display component transfer.

A fan-driven closed cooling circuit moves heat from the stator to the outer housing, maintaining reel motor cooling at low speeds without contamination.

Automated lifting, clamping, and insertion detection reduce shocks, short circuits, and misalignment during battery pack assembly.

By tilting a rail-guided delivery vehicle toward the operator, this case improves bin access and eases congestion at storage access stations.

Alternating reciprocating platforms and counterweighted pawls move vehicles through wash tunnels with lower wear and lower conveyor cost.

A rotatable lateral slider lets a ceiling carrier shift articles in orthogonal directions and align transfer positions faster on grid tracks.

An expanded swirl hole and guided outflow stabilize negative-pressure suction, preventing plate undulation, rotation, and damage.

A turret-mounted trailer conveyor enables 360° radial stockpiling without raising the conveyor body, cutting downtime and rollover risk.

Two cassette handler arms and an elevator overlap FOUP swapping with wafer loading to cut idle time and raise batch furnace capacity.

Wireless remote switching and deviation display help align aircraft cross girders to fuselage frames without leaving the component.

Negative-pressure air channels hold solar cells and solder ribbons in place during string laying, improving positioning without crack-inducing compression.

An organic phosphoric acid rubber composition improves rubber-metal heat-resistant adhesion while minimizing cobalt use and thermal deterioration.

Checkerboard loading across net-table zones removes rejects without slowing UPH and keeps IC units aligned and stable during tray offloading.

By checking linkage transport availability and future congestion risk, this case improves OHT job bundling and reduces wafer carrier delays.

When vehicle capacity is full, buffered command handling reroutes articles to available buffers and cuts host controller monitoring load.

Real-time camera views from the construction machine help the truck driver monitor loading space position, avoid collisions, and improve material distribution.

Capacitive and photoelectric sensing stops the transfer motor when wafer misalignment is detected, improving chamber-to-chamber positioning accuracy.

When vacant vehicles are scarce, the controller withholds lower-priority transport tasks to preserve capacity for urgent instructions.

Bent standby chain sections enable close tray spacing and sequential article ejection without interference, reducing delivery mobility height.

A microciliated pad boosts flat panel grip without vacuum, reducing scratches, contamination, and transfer pad downtime.

An adjustable diverter chute receives inventory totes from a conveyor and positions them at an ergonomic height for efficient manual access.

An automated food production system uses photo and video cameras to monitor instant flour culinary products during baking and packaging.

A universal transporter device holds products with varying geometries to expose target surfaces for automated stamping.

Clothoid compensation curves guide transport pallets through sprocket transitions, reducing dynamic loads and polygon effect wear at high conveying speeds.

Vertical fork movement transfers containers without fixed infrastructure, resolving inflexibility in logistics systems.

Segmented bearing halves with integrated coupling features enable easy shaft maintenance without disassembling the housing or surrounding components.

Nested internal and external belts share tensile loads to traverse steep slopes without excessive slack or power inefficiencies.

A guide module stabilizes moving unit motion along a rack trajectory using running wheels on a dedicated module rail.

Roller-equipped buckets rotate to guide produce onto conveyors, eliminating drop damage and preserving product integrity during transfer.

Hollow shaft photoelectric encoders measure rotation speed differences in scraper conveyor sprockets to detect chain integrity.

A variable alignment device adjusts protrusions to secure reticle pods and FOUPs within a single semiconductor buffer rack.

A vertical reciprocating conveyor uses a wire rope drive to lift a platform and a pusher mechanism to eject tires between floors.

Detection signals position grasping fingers to prevent longer lumber from pivoting around shorter pieces during high-speed transfer.

Synchronized belt conveyors prevent crosswise orientation in a cigarette hopper, reducing blockages and manual intervention.

Scalloped fly bars guide bottles into nested configurations, enabling bundle speeds of 40-50 per minute without tray machinery.

A movable chute directs articles between conveying planes to prevent detachment at high infeed rates.

A rotary buffer wheel with hollow cylindrical holders uses a suction nozzle to generate airflow for transporting twisted brushes.

A spring-loaded pivot arm assembly adjusts guide wheel pressure to maintain drive belt contact with conveyor rollers.

A rotating support member lifts packaging containers vertically during transfer.

Segmented belts with variable speeds resolve the contradiction between high flow rate and alignment precision, preventing bottle damage during queue formation.

A pivotable outer conveyor section adjusts height via horizontal pivoting to maintain continuous belt tension.

Externalizing electronics and merging sensor power with motor coils reduces terminal count, enabling high-power operation without heat accumulation.

A spacing comb uses longitudinally opposed protrusions of varying lengths to engage and position articles along a predetermined path.

A launch vehicle with a pivotally attached deck tilts to match seam angles while keeping the conveyor belt horizontal.

Stacked support surfaces resolve zero-gap limitations by reducing link pitch while maintaining continuous article support.

Independent rollers on a flexible cable absorb high impact loads and reduce friction, preventing twist in the conveyor belt.

A cup washer fastening device connects pallet panels to articulated chains, resolving inspection difficulties by maintaining visible bolt end protrusion.

Asymmetric angled and straight teeth reduce noise and improve alignment precision, extending belt lifespan in high-speed manufacturing environments.

Electromagnetic induction heating forms adhesive bonds for hybrid conductor loops, preventing corrosion and fatigue failures.

Vertical aerial storage with independent retrieval eliminates reverse-order constraints and reduces system complexity.

A sprocket gauge matches the theoretical tooth profile to quantify wear on installed chains, eliminating shutdowns for precision measurement.

Beveled holes in a metal vacuum belt reduce back reflection and burning while maintaining holding force.

Rotating centreless flexible spiral auger prevents deposit blockages in two-stroke engine drain lines, eliminating manual cleaning requirements.

Preliminary positioning of logs via retractable fingers reduces starting power requirements and shortens cycle times during restarts.

Tapered flexible membrane seals irregular surfaces while Bernoulli effect maintains negative pressure to prevent air leakage.

A bearingless reciprocating slat conveyor assembly uses guide trough subdecks to support longitudinal slats without distinct bearing elements.

Fold-out tine supports expand transversely to prevent small goods from slipping or falling during lifting operations on roller conveyors.

A pilot-operated vise grips the edge of stacked cardboard boxes while a separate separation means clears space beneath the batch.

Staggered links and gaps in modular conveyor segments distribute load evenly, maintaining strength during lateral flexing.

Selective piercing of product veneers delays needle abrasion and extends replacement intervals, reducing operational costs in veneer conveying systems.

A drive roller with a profile casing transmits torque to conveyor belts via friction between its teeth and engagement sections.

Independent chain drive units compensate for speed differences between tensile and pressure sides, enabling variable kinematics in metal strip processing.

Segmented frame modules allow quick length changes, reducing reconfiguration time and complexity.

A unitary pulley and sprocket assembly simplifies the food slice stacker mechanism to enable thorough cleaning without disassembly.

Parallel tracks with wedge-shaped links and conical drives reduce polygon effects and gap widths for smoother transport.

A mechanically locking diverter uses a pin and slot to hold the flipper in position.

A movable holder shifts electronic components to an elevated position, enabling maintenance without shutting down the conveying apparatus.

Curved ramps and hold-down rollers bridge height differences between stacked belts, enabling smooth bidirectional transfer of small items without jamming.