Adjustable Bracket Assembly for Conveyor Roller Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conveyor belt misalignment due to fixed positions of conveyor rollers leads to premature wear and increased risk of belt failure in conveyor systems.
Innovation Solution
A bracket assembly that allows for adjustable positioning of conveyor rollers by using pivotally connected brackets with a locking fastener and a handle for manual adjustment, enabling operators to realign the conveyor belt without tools.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If fixed bracket assemblies are used to secure conveyor rollers, then the structure is simple and manufacturing cost is low, but the conveyor belt becomes misaligned causing premature wear and increased risk of belt failure
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket assembly incorporates a pivotally connected second bracket that can rotate relative to the first bracket, transforming the static fixed structure into a dynamic adjustable structure. This allows the conveyor roller position to be adjusted to realign the conveyor belt, resolving the misalignment issue while maintaining structural simplicity through the use of a single pivot connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket assembly is divided into multiple segments (first bracket and second bracket) connected by a pivot connection. This segmentation allows independent adjustment of the second bracket's angular position relative to the first bracket, enabling precise alignment adjustment of the conveyor roller without requiring complete structural redesign.
2Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable bracket assemblies are used to realign conveyor rollers, then conveyor belt alignment can be adjusted, but the device complexity increases with additional components
Solution Approach 1:
The pivot connection enables the second bracket to rotate dynamically relative to the first bracket, providing adjustable roller position. This single degree of freedom adjustment mechanism achieves adaptability without requiring multiple actuators or complex adjustment systems, keeping the device relatively simple.
Solution Approach 2:
The gravitational force acting on the conveyor belt and roller system provides the driving force for the adjustment mechanism. When the conveyor belt is misaligned, the weight of the belt creates a moment that naturally drives the second bracket to rotate into the correct alignment position, eliminating the need for external motors or actuators.
3Stability of the object's composition
If locking fasteners are added to prevent bracket pivoting, then the roller position is secured, but the ease of operation decreases requiring tools for adjustment
Solution Approach 1:
The gravitational force from the conveyor belt weight automatically drives the second bracket into the correct alignment position and maintains it there through the self-aligning moment. This eliminates the need for manual adjustment operations or locking mechanisms, allowing the system to self-regulate and maintain stability without requiring tools or operator intervention.
Solution Approach 2:
The gravitational force creates a feedback mechanism where the conveyor belt's own weight provides continuous information about misalignment conditions. When the belt is misaligned, the gravitational moment automatically drives the second bracket to rotate until proper alignment is achieved, at which point the stabilizing moment balances and maintains the position.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The adjustable bracket assembly allows for precise alignment of the conveyor belt, reducing wear and extending the lifespan of the belt, while also enabling adjustments during operation at a low manufacturing cost.
Implementation Method 1
The turnbuckle includes a threaded barrel and at least one pin which threadingly engages the barrel. Rotation of the barrel causes the first bracket to pivot relative to the second bracket.
Implementation Method 2
A second bracket is pivotally connected to the first bracket... The second bracket is pivotally connected to the first bracket.
Data Source
AI summary
Bracket assemblies for securing a conveyor roller to a conveyor support frame are disclosed. The bracket assembly is adjustable by an operator to change the position of the roller to better align a conveyor belt supported by the roller.