Annular Cable Grommet Conveyor With Constriction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cable grommet fitting apparatuses are bulky, noisy, and energy-inefficient, requiring a large footprint and high energy consumption, especially when used for extended production periods without refilling.
Innovation Solution
A compact, energy-efficient apparatus featuring a continuous annular conveyor with internal rollers and grommet receivers, which reduces friction and energy consumption, and includes a cross-sectional constriction to prevent blockages and allow for long-term operation without refilling, using a combination of rollers and a conveyor system with a horizontal or inclined section for efficient cable sleeve transportation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Duration of action of moving object
If a drum conveyor is used to convey cable grommets for long production periods, then the production duration is extended, but the apparatus becomes bulky and requires large footprint
Solution Approach 1:
The conveyor belt is arranged in an annular configuration where the belt path is nested within the loose material container. The conveyor system is integrated into the existing container structure, eliminating the need for external bulky conveyor housings and reducing the overall footprint while maintaining continuous operation capability
Solution Approach 2:
The conveyor system transitions from a linear or external drum configuration to an annular path that utilizes the vertical and radial dimensions within the container. This dimensional reconfiguration allows the conveyor to fit within the container's volume rather than requiring external horizontal space
2Ease of operation
If a suction-blowing conveyor is used to separate and convey cable grommets, then the separation function is achieved, but noise level increases and energy consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention replaces the pneumatic suction-blowing system with a mechanical conveyor belt system. The belt physically contacts and transports the grommets from the loose material container to the mounting point, eliminating the need for noisy and energy-intensive air suction and blowing mechanisms while maintaining effective separation and conveyance
Data Source
AI summary
Apparatus for separating out and conveying of cable sleeves for assembly of the separated cable sleeves onto cable. The included device relates to a bulk material container (3) accommodating plural loose cable sleeves, and a conveyor system (33) conveying the loose cable sleeves located in the bulk material container (3) to a separation and transportation system (39). A cross-sectional constriction (35) is provided in the transition passage (34) from the bulk material container (32) to the conveyor system (33).