Adjustable Vibration Mount for Material Feeding Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing aggregate handling equipment faces challenges in efficiently handling different materials due to varying compositions, as some materials do not feed easily through feed hoppers, necessitating adjustable vibrating units to optimize material flow.
Innovation Solution
A material feeding assembly featuring a vibrating unit mounted on a pipe with flanged ends, seated in semi-circular bearing supports and clamped by adjustable plates, allowing for rotation to adjust the direction of throw, enabling optimal handling of diverse materials by varying the angle of vibration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed vibrating unit is used in the feed hopper, then the structure is simple, but it cannot efficiently handle different materials with varying compositions
Solution Approach 1:
The vibrating unit is made adjustable through a mounting mechanism that allows rotation and repositioning. The pipe with flanged ends can be rotated to different angles and secured at various positions, enabling the vibration direction and intensity to be dynamically adjusted according to different material properties, thus resolving the contradiction between adaptability and structural simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The feed hopper is designed with a universal mounting structure that can accommodate different vibrating unit configurations. The pipe-supported mounting system with multiple securing positions allows the same structure to handle various material types (aggregate, sand, gravel, etc.) by adjusting the vibrating unit orientation, achieving multi-functionality without requiring multiple specialized hoppers
2Productivity
If the vibrating unit is made adjustable to optimize material flow, then material handling efficiency improves, but the mounting structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure is segmented into modular components: a pipe support, flanged ends, clamp plates with semi-circular bearing faces, and bolt securing mechanisms. This segmentation allows each component to perform a specific function (support, rotation, positioning, securing) while maintaining overall simplicity, enabling adjustment without excessive complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The pipe is pre-formed with flanged ends that facilitate easy attachment and rotation. The clamp plates are pre-positioned with semi-circular bearing faces that guide the pipe rotation and provide predetermined securing positions, allowing quick adjustment to optimize material flow without requiring complex real-time adjustments
3Adaptability or versatility
If a rigid mounting structure is used, then the structure is stable, but it cannot adjust the direction of throw for different materials
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure transitions from a completely rigid design to a semi-dynamic system where the pipe can rotate and be repositioned. The flanged ends with clamp plates provide stable securing at selected positions while allowing rotation during adjustment, achieving a balance between structural stability and directional adaptability for different material handling requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The pipe acts as an intermediary element between the vibrating unit and the feed hopper structure. It provides a stable mounting surface for the vibrating unit while its rotatable connection to the feed hopper allows adjustment of the direction of throw, mediating between the need for structural stability and the need for adaptability
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
Enables efficient handling of different materials by allowing adjustable vibration angles, improving the flow of materials through feed hoppers and screens, enhancing the versatility of aggregate handling equipment.
Implementation Method 1
a resilient container mount for mounting the container on a support
Implementation Method 2
a vibrating unit mounted on the container and being operable to vibrate the container
Implementation Method 3
each support having a semi-circular bearing face for complementary reception of the pipe, a clamping plate associated with each support having a semi-circular bearing face for complementary engagement with the pipe
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AI summary
A material feeding assembly (1) has a material handling container (2). A number of spaced-apart sets of springs (3) are provided at each side of the container (2) for mounting the container (2) on a support frame or chassis. Two vibrating motors (5) are mounted at a bottom (9) of the container (2) by a mount comprising a pipe (6) which clamps to an underside of the container (2) by means of clamp plates (7). The vibrating motors (5) are operable to vibrate the container (2) for feeding material to an outlet of the container (2). The clamp plates (7) can be loosened to allow rotation of the pipe (6) and then re-engaged to adjust the direction of throw of the vibrating motors (5) for optimum handling of different materials in the container (2).