Adjustable Gearbox Mounting Bracket for Inclined Conveyors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing technologies often result in gearboxes not being level with the ground when conveyors are inclined, leading to improper oil usage and reduced gearbox lifespan.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable angle bracket with a base, lugs, and slots that allow for angle adjustments, ensuring the gearbox remains level with the ground even when the conveyor is inclined.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a fixed bracket is used to secure the gearbox to the conveyor, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the gearbox cannot maintain a level position when the conveyor is inclined, resulting in improper oil levels and reduced lifespan
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket structure is made adjustable through slots in the lugs that allow the gearbox mounting position to be changed. This dynamic adjustment capability enables the gearbox to maintain a level position relative to the ground even when the conveyor is inclined, resolving the contradiction between structural simplicity and reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket provides multiple discrete angle positions (0 degrees, 9 degrees, 18 degrees) through the slot configuration, allowing the mounting angle parameter to be changed to match different conveyor inclinations. This enables the gearbox to operate at the correct level while maintaining a relatively simple bracket structure.
2Ease of operation
If the gearbox is mounted on an inclined conveyor using a fixed bracket, then the installation is simple, but the gearbox does not remain level with the ground, causing improper oil usage
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable slots in the lugs allow the gearbox mounting position to be dynamically adjusted to achieve proper levelness. The slots are oriented at specific angles (0°, 9°, 18°) to accommodate different conveyor inclinations, enabling precise angular adjustment while maintaining simple installation procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket is designed with pre-configured slots at specific angles before installation. This preliminary preparation allows the installer to simply select the appropriate slot position for the given conveyor inclination, achieving precise gearbox levelness without complex adjustment procedures during installation.
3Reliability
If angle adjustment capability is added to the bracket, then the gearbox can maintain proper levelness and oil levels, but the bracket structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket is divided into functional segments: a base, two lugs with slots, and a lug connector. Each lug independently provides angular adjustment capability through its slot configuration. This segmentation allows the angle adjustment function to be distributed across multiple simple components rather than requiring a single complex mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The two lugs with angled slots serve multiple functions: they provide structural support, enable angular adjustment, and accommodate different conveyor inclinations. The slot configuration at 0°, 9°, and 18° angles allows the same bracket design to universally accommodate various conveyor angles, reducing the need for multiple specialized bracket designs.
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AI summary
An example adjustable angle bracket is provided. The adjustable angle bracket can include a base having a rectangular shape. The adjustable angle bracket can include a first lug having a top edge and a bottom edge, where the bottom edge of the first lug is coupled to the base, and where the first lug defines a first set of slots. The adjustable angle bracket can include a second lug having a top edge and a bottom edge, where the bottom edge of the second lug is coupled to the base, and where the second lug defines a second set of slots. The first set of slots can define a plurality of angles relative to a direction D orthogonal to the base. The second set of slots can define the plurality of angles relative to the direction D.