Angled Induction Board Structure for Ergonomic Package Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional conveyor system induction mechanisms require manual effort and can cause operator discomfort due to sharp edges and unnatural positions, leading to potential injury during package handling.
Innovation Solution
An induction board with angled sides and sloped edges designed to facilitate smooth package transfer, allowing for ergonomic handling and reducing manual effort by providing a seamless transition of packages onto and off the conveyor system.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional induction mechanisms are used, then packages can be transferred to the conveyor system, but operators experience discomfort and potential injury due to sharp edges and corners
Solution Approach 1:
The induction board replaces sharp edges and corners with rounded contours and curved surfaces. The board features a rounded front edge, rounded rear edge, and rounded side edges, eliminating the harmful sharp geometries that cause operator injury while maintaining the functional structure for package induction.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the geometric parameters of the induction board by specifying rounded edges with defined radii (e.g., front edge radius of 50-100mm, side edge radius of 25-50mm). This parameter modification transforms the harmful sharp edges into safe curved surfaces while preserving the board's structural integrity and induction function.
2Ease of operation
If conventional induction mechanisms are used, then packages can be positioned on the conveyor belt, but operators must acquire unnatural positions leading to ergonomic issues
Solution Approach 1:
The induction board extends into the conveyor path with a rounded front edge that protrudes forward, creating a three-dimensional induction zone. This dimensional extension allows packages to be guided onto the belt from multiple angles and positions, enabling operators to maintain natural standing positions while achieving proper package alignment.
Solution Approach 2:
The rounded contours and curved surfaces of the induction board create smooth transitions that equalize the effort required for package handling across different positions. The ergonomic design ensures that packages can be induced onto the conveyor from various operator positions without requiring unnatural postures or excessive physical effort.
3Productivity
If manual effort is used for package handling, then packages can be moved to the conveyor system, but more physical effort is required
Solution Approach 1:
The induction board's rounded front edge and curved surfaces are designed to automatically guide packages onto the conveyor belt using the packages' own momentum and gravity. The ergonomic contours facilitate self-guiding of packages, reducing the need for operators to apply force while maintaining efficient package transfer.
Solution Approach 2:
The curved surfaces of the induction board create smooth flow paths that reduce friction and resistance during package induction. The rounded edges guide packages naturally onto the belt, minimizing the physical effort required by operators while maintaining high transfer efficiency.
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AI summary
An induction board for a conveyor system is disclosed. The induction board comprising a first side fabricated with a plurality of angled sides. Each of the plurality of angled sides having a first sloped edge. A second side having a second sloped edge and a third side having a third sloped edge. A fourth side is positioned opposite to the first side and having a fourth sloped edge. The plurality of angled sides of the first side allows a user to receive or place one or more packages from or on the conveyor system from the second side, the third side, or the fourth side. The first sloped edge of each of the angled sides, the second sloped edge, the third sloped edge, and the fourth sloped edge provides a smooth transition of the one or more packages from or off the induction board.