Adapter Frame for Vibratory Screener Drive Compatibility

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing vibratory screeners require multiple units of different sizes to achieve high screening capacity, leading to increased cost and complexity for manufacturers and users.

Innovation Solution

The use of an adapter frame that allows a single drive assembly to be compatible with vibratory screeners of various sizes by providing adjustable attachment diameters, enabling different diameter housings to be used with a unified drive assembly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If multiple screeners of different sizes are used to achieve high screening capacity, then productivity is improved, but device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvescreening capacityVSAvoidconfiguration complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The drive assembly is designed with universal mounting capabilities that allow it to be attached to housings of different diameters. The mounting plate includes multiple mounting locations arranged in different patterns, enabling the same drive assembly to accommodate various housing sizes through selective use of mounting locations, thereby achieving multi-functionality and reducing the need for multiple specialized screeners.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The adapter frame incorporates adjustable mounting mechanisms that allow dynamic adaptation to different housing diameters. The mounting plate can be configured in different patterns and positions, providing flexibility to match various housing sizes without requiring fixed, size-specific drive assemblies.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Productivity

If multiple screeners of different sizes are used to achieve high screening capacity, then productivity is improved, but cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvescreening capacityVSAvoidnumber of screeners required

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The drive assembly is designed with universal mounting capabilities that allow it to be attached to housings of different diameters. The mounting plate includes multiple mounting locations arranged in different patterns, enabling the same drive assembly to accommodate various housing sizes through selective use of mounting locations, thereby achieving multi-functionality and reducing the need for multiple specialized screeners.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Productivity

If multiple screeners of different sizes are used to achieve high screening capacity, then productivity is improved, but manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvescreening capacityVSAvoidmanufacturing complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The drive assembly is designed with universal mounting capabilities that allow it to be attached to housings of different diameters. The mounting plate includes multiple mounting locations arranged in different patterns, enabling the same drive assembly to accommodate various housing sizes through selective use of mounting locations, thereby achieving multi-functionality and reducing the need for multiple specialized screeners.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The drive assembly is segmented into modular components including the mounting plate, adapter frame, and drive mechanism. The mounting plate can be independently configured with different mounting patterns, allowing manufacturers to produce a standardized drive assembly that can be adapted to various housing sizes through simple reconfiguration rather than manufacturing entirely different units.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This solution reduces the need for multiple screener purchases by allowing a single drive assembly to accommodate different diameter screens, thereby lowering costs and simplifying configuration and usage.

Implementation Method 1

Circular vibratory screeners (also called separators and sieves) separate bulk solid materials from solids and slurries typically using multi-plane, inertial vibration

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectVibration: Vibration

Implementation Method 2

an adapter frame that allows a single drive assembly to be compatible with vibratory screeners of various sizes by providing adjustable attachment diameters

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical Force: Mechanical Force

Data Source

PatentUS9782801B2Vibratory screener with an adapter frame

Publication Date: 2017.10.10 KASON CORP

AI summary

A vibratory screener apparatus has a housing with upper and lower ends, the lower end having a first mounting area characterized by a first attachment diameter. A drive assembly is employed to vibrate the apparatus. The drive assembly has a second mounting area characterized by a second attachment diameter to mount the frame to the drive assembly. An adapter frame is disposed between the drive assembly and the lower end of the housing. The adapter frame has a first end and a second end, the first end is characterized by the first attachment diameter and is attached to the lower end of the housing. The second end is characterized by the second attachment diameter and attached is to the drive assembly.