Adjustable Mobile Conveyor Frame for Variable Width Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional conveyor systems for bulk material transport lack flexibility and adaptability in mounting and positioning, particularly when interfaced with front loaders, as they are not designed to accommodate conveyors of varying dimensions and require complex and heavy frame assemblies that increase operational burdens.
Innovation Solution
A mobile frame assembly with an adjustable conveyor mounting bed and swivel system, allowing for secure mounting and positioning of conveyors with varying dimensions, coupled to front loaders via an adapter system that includes hydraulic systems for movement and orientation control, enabling efficient transport and use of bulk materials across different sites.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional conveyor systems are designed with fixed mounting frames, then structural stability is maintained, but flexibility and adaptability to conveyors of varying dimensions are lost
Solution Approach 1:
The frame assembly incorporates movable and adjustable components including a movable carriage that can slide along the frame, adjustable mounting positions, and variable width configurations. These dynamic elements allow the frame to adapt to different conveyor dimensions while maintaining structural integrity, directly resolving the contradiction between adaptability and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame assembly is designed as a universal mounting system that can accommodate multiple types and sizes of conveyors through standardized interfaces and adjustable components. This multi-functional design enables a single frame assembly to serve various conveyor configurations, improving adaptability without proportionally increasing complexity.
2Strength
If heavy frame assemblies are used to ensure structural strength, then mounting stability is improved, but operational burden and mobility are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The frame assembly incorporates hydraulic systems that provide powered movement and positioning capabilities. These hydraulic mechanisms enable easy adjustment and mounting of conveyors without requiring heavy manual handling, thus maintaining structural strength while significantly improving ease of operation and reducing operational burden.
Solution Approach 2:
Manual mechanical adjustment mechanisms are replaced with powered hydraulic systems that automate the mounting and positioning processes. This substitution reduces the physical effort required for operation while maintaining the structural integrity and strength of the frame assembly.
3Adaptability or versatility
If fixed positioning systems are used for conveyors, then mounting simplicity is maintained, but positioning flexibility and maneuverability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning system employs dynamic components including movable carriages, adjustable mounting points, and variable width mechanisms that allow flexible positioning of conveyors. These dynamic elements enable easy adjustment of conveyor position and orientation while maintaining a relatively simple overall system architecture through standardized interfaces and modular components.
Data Source
AI summary
A mobile conveyor system includes a conveyor having a portion with a first dimension, the first dimension having a value falling within a predetermined range of values. The system also includes a mobile frame assembly for mounting the conveyor thereon. The frame assembly defines a conveyor mounting bed having a second dimension that is adjustable for receiving therein the portion of the conveyor having the first dimension, for mounting the conveyor to the frame assembly.