Angled Transport Device for Granular Material Compaction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing transport devices for granular products in filling and packaging plants face challenges in efficiently conveying and compacting materials while accommodating varying product sizes and preventing material loss, especially with inclined orientations and complex weight distribution.

Innovation Solution

A transport device featuring a revolving rail with angled holders and conveying elements, a toothed belt conveyor, and a vibrating mechanism, along with a support rail system and channel for product containment, allows for efficient conveying and compaction of granular materials while enabling easy cleaning and adaptation to different product sizes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If the conveyor belt directly supports the conveying elements and products, then the structure is simpler, but the conveyor belt becomes overloaded with weight

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural simplicityVSAvoidconveyor belt load
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

A stationary rail system with holders acts as an intermediary support structure. The holders are mounted on the stationary rail and support the conveying elements, while the conveyor belt only needs to support the weight of the holders and products, not the full weight of the conveying elements themselves. This intermediary structure resolves the contradiction by distributing the load appropriately.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Ease of operation

If the conveying elements are arranged vertically for easy product feeding, then product loading is easier, but the transport device requires larger space

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveproduct feeding easeVSAvoidtransport device footprint
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The conveying elements are arranged vertically in the vertical dimension to facilitate easy product feeding from above. The conveyor belt operates in a horizontal plane, creating a multi-dimensional arrangement where the vertical conveying elements fit within the horizontal conveyor path. This dimensional separation allows both easy product loading and compact footprint.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Ease of operation

If the conveyor belt is inclined at a large angle to facilitate product discharge, then product discharge is easier, but the overall device height increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveproduct discharge easeVSAvoiddevice height
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLength of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The conveyance function is segmented into different sections with different orientations. The conveying elements can be arranged vertically for easy discharge, while the conveyor belt maintains a more compact horizontal path. This segmentation allows the discharge function to be optimized independently from the overall device footprint.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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 ensures efficient conveying and compaction of granular materials, prevents material loss, and allows for easy cleaning and adaptation to various product sizes, enhancing the flexibility and efficiency of the transport process in packaging plants.

Implementation Method 1

the transport device according to the invention comprises a vibrating device in order to vibrate the conveying elements or the conveyed product during conveying. As a result, compaction can be achieved during the conveying of a granular or powdery material to be conveyed.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVibration: Vibration

Data Source

PatentEP2001747B1Transporting arrangement
Publication Date: 2011.08.17 ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
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AI summary

The invention relates to a transporting arrangement comprising a circulating transporting means (3), a drive (12) for driving the circulating transporting means (3), and at least one conveying element (4), which circulates together with the circulating transporting means (3), wherein the circulating transporting means (3) is arranged such that a plane (F) formed by the top strand and the bottom strand of the transporting means is arranged at an angle (a) of approximately 45° in relation to a horizontal plane (E).