Conveyors TRIZ Cases

Movable burners track conveyor speed to provide continuous heat flow, reducing energy consumption and surface deformation risks.

A mobile driving device repositions along a roller conveyor to couple with specific rollers, enabling independent zone control.

Adjustable row support mechanism adapts roller floor width to item dimensions, eliminating cantilevering gaps and reducing machine footprint.

Local station controllers execute routing decisions using pre-loaded tables to manage tote and bottle movement within pharmacy fulfillment centers.

Dual automated lifts in a buffer magazine decouple vehicle transport from station processing to eliminate idle time.

Cone shaped tractive rod ends enable smooth engagement with vertical drive lugs, preventing excessive tension and damage in helical conveyor systems.

A plastic chain guide fits over paddle links to provide a low-friction riding surface on elevator walls.

Movable guide members along a transverse track enable continuous capacity variation without increasing floor area or longitudinal footprint.

Universal frame with adjustable brackets accommodates varying radii of curvature, eliminating need for multiple specialized frame sizes.

Tapered roller elements pivot on a non-collinear shaft to restore drifting conveyor belts to a central position without requiring continuous manual adjustment.

Adjustable roller orientation redirects packages from full bins, preventing floor drops.

Elastic protrusions block suction holes to prevent contamination while enabling reliable substrate holding.

A discharge device accelerates elongate workpieces to form gaps for stop blocking.

Conveyor transfer system adjusts vertical and horizontal positions to maintain alignment between seismically isolated and non-isolated structures.

Synchronized motion between the conveyor and vacuum belt eliminates friction, reducing wear and drive power for long-distance transport.

Vertical rack storage with stabilizing beams and clamping spreaders reduces chassis damage and repair costs.

Sensors detect mis-tracking and trigger motors to adjust pulleys, preventing damage and maintaining weighing accuracy.

Motorized screw-and-nut translation swaps pre-positioned conveyor modules to eliminate manual replacement time and reduce format change errors.

Hinged modular belt loops intersect perpendicularly to redirect packages through 90-degree turns without impact damage or trajectory inconsistency.

An egg depalletiser employs image acquisition to identify tray empty areas, enabling precise fork insertion that reduces breakage risk.

Hinged distal boom section allows precise placement in tight spaces while eliminating over-pressurization risks from conduit pumping.

Segmented storage supports stabilize dense tire stacks without manual intervention, preventing falls during automated handling.

A control system measures instantaneous conveyor belt pitch using dual encoders to calculate real-time belt speed and position.

Discrete support elements prevent blade effects and capillary top-side treatment during horizontal wafer transport through liquid baths.

Solid walled panels anchor to substructures and grid members to distribute seismic forces, preventing structural collapse during intense events.

Transverse input conveyor alignment reduces setup time for variable box sizes.

A modular belt link cap mates with an outer link end to retain pivot rods securely during operation.

Capacitors discharge into the coil to extend the cam, eliminating pneumatic reliance and preventing article damage during power failures.

Segmented discharge positions enable simultaneous tray unloading during continuous gondola motion, eliminating stop-and-go cycle delays.

Triangular openings in modular track elements accept adjustable pieces to match conveyor belt length, eliminating on-site compensation needs.

A modular material delivery system uses gravity-fed surge hoppers to transfer bulk solids directly into blender hoppers.

A flexible auger conveys granular treatment material through a curved tube, ensuring precise application despite vacuum consistency variations.

Alignment rollers with elastic members prevent timing belt disengagement from pulleys during high-speed vertical transport.

A cam mechanism converts linear reciprocating motion into rotational movement to drive feed pins smoothly through metal strip holes.

Height-adjustable conveyor belts shift objects between parallel transport surfaces to control individual object speeds.

A movable blade assembly bridges the gap between the clamp and pallet to prevent sagging of flexible loads during exchange.

A gripper head with a flexible layer prevents friction-induced liner damage and article deformation when filling tight container cavities.

A carbon nanotube production system uses a mesh belt to capture structures from fluid during synthesis.

A carrying device integrates a detection mechanism on its tray to measure goods weight.

Pivoting guide roller applies corrective force to realign a misaligned conveyor belt, eliminating mechanical binding and extending bearing life.

A workpiece sorting system uses cameras and robots to classify items by image then weight for precise group allocation.

Positioning support prongs asymmetrically concentrates counteracting force on the band end, preventing lift-off of ultra-high-strength steel coils.

Side rails and bristles on a knuckle-linked conveyor platform member prevent product rotation and shifting caused by vibrations.

A movable conveyor frame shifts laterally to clear inspection units.

Individually driven endless conveyors singulate lumber of varying widths, eliminating mechanical clamps that mark boards and struggle at high feed speeds.

Laser distance meters measure fruit geometry to verify vertical alignment, removing misaligned produce before cutting.

A motorized conveyor roller features reconfigurable element in-built diverts that shift orientation to guide items along a transport path.

Regenerative electric machines convert kinetic braking energy into electrical power for other rollers, eliminating excessive heating and reducing thermal load.

Automated modular assembly inspects tubulars using survey instruments and robotic conveyors for remote condition assessment.

A modular plastic conveyor belt module integrates a magnetic element within a dedicated recess and retention system to attract conveyed articles.