Angled-Belt Deflecting Device for Uniform-Gap Transfer

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional sorting systems for elongated piece goods experience gaps of varying sizes when transferring from transverse to longitudinal conveyors, requiring adjustments to maintain uniform gaps and leading to reduced conveying speed and potential pendulum movement.

Innovation Solution

A deflection device with at least two belt-shaped conveyors arranged at an angle to each other, forming a V-shaped receiving area that ensures uniform gaps and rapid transfer from transverse to longitudinal transport, eliminating the need for oil lubrication and preventing pendulum movement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If conventional receiving units are used to transfer elongated piece goods from transverse to longitudinal conveyors, then the transfer function is achieved, but gaps of varying sizes arise between the long items on the longitudinal conveyors

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvegap uniformityVSAvoidconveying speed

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The receiving unit is divided into multiple receiving areas (first receiving area and second receiving area) that can independently process different elongated piece goods. Each receiving area has its own belt-shaped conveyors that can be independently controlled, allowing simultaneous processing of multiple items with different dimensions, thereby maintaining uniform gaps while increasing overall conveying capacity and speed

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The belt-shaped conveyors are designed with adjustable speeds and can be dynamically controlled to match the dimensions of different elongated piece goods. The conveying speed of the belt-shaped conveyors can be adapted in real-time to ensure uniform gap formation regardless of the length or size of the items being transferred, resolving the contradiction between precision and productivity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If conventional receiving units transfer elongated piece goods, then transfer is achieved, but additional adjustments are required to maintain uniform gaps in the longitudinal sorting section

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestandardization effortVSAvoidsorting system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The receiving unit automatically performs the gap standardization function through its belt-shaped conveyors that inherently produce uniform gaps during the transfer process. This self-service capability eliminates the need for additional adjustment mechanisms in the longitudinal sorting section, reducing operational complexity while maintaining ease of operation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Speed

If conventional transfer methods are used, then elongated piece goods are transferred, but leading edges are formed causing items to hit side panels and reducing conveying speed

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconveying speedVSAvoidconveying stability

Core Design Contradiction:

SpeedVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The belt-shaped conveyors introduce a new dimensional approach by using inclined surfaces that guide elongated piece goods along a controlled path during transfer. This dimensional change in the transfer mechanism prevents leading edge formation and lateral movement, ensuring stable conveying at high speeds without items hitting side panels

Inventive Principle:

Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

4Object-affected harmful factors

If conventional mechanisms are used for the receiving unit, then transfer function is achieved, but oil lubrication is required which poses environmental risks

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveenvironmental impactVSAvoidmaintenance requirement

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces conventional mechanical mechanisms that require oil lubrication with belt-shaped conveyors that operate without lubrication. The belt conveyors use friction between the belt surface and the elongated piece goods for transfer, eliminating the need for oil lubrication on exposed components, thereby reducing environmental impact while maintaining ease of manufacture and operation

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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

The solution achieves uniform gaps and accelerated conveying, reducing maintenance effort and environmental impact by eliminating oil lubrication, while ensuring efficient and safe transfer of elongated goods.

Implementation Method 1

the at least two belt-shaped conveyors (4, 5) are arranged at an angle to one another in the longitudinal transport direction (21)

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Data Source

PatentEP4419456B1Deflecting device for an elongate item

Publication Date: 2025.10.22 SPRINGER MASCHINENFABRIK GMBH

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AI summary

The invention relates to a deflecting device (1) for an elongate item (2), wherein the deflecting device (1) has a receiving region (3), and wherein the receiving region (3) is designed to receive the elongate item (2) in transverse transport on the entry side and to discharge the elongate item (2) in longitudinal transport on the exit side. According to the invention, the deflecting device (1) comprises at least two belt-type conveyors (4, 5) in the longitudinal transport direction that are at an angle to each other, wherein in an operating state of the deflecting device (1), the at least two belt-type conveyors (4, 5) span the receiving region (3).