Baling Press Material Feed Device with Pivoting Support Element
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing baling press systems are technically complex, heavy, and costly, often requiring collection vehicles that are not necessary in all applications, leading to inefficiencies and increased production costs.
Innovation Solution
A simplified, lightweight baling press with a material feed device that integrates a pivoting support element for covering and closing the loading opening, using a hydraulic or pneumatic piston-cylinder unit for reliable operation, and an additional conveying element like a rotor conveyor with flexible tines to enhance material transfer and prevent damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a collection vehicle is used to transport material to the baling press, then material handling capability is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts and eliminates the collection vehicle from the system by integrating a material chamber directly onto the baling press. The material chamber serves as a stationary storage and feeding mechanism, removing the need for external collection vehicles while maintaining material handling capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The material chamber is merged with the baling press structure, combining the functions of material storage and feeding into a single integrated system. This eliminates the need for separate collection vehicles and reduces overall system complexity.
2Quantity of substance
If a collection vehicle is used to transport material, then material storage capacity is improved, but weight and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The material chamber is integrated into the baling press structure, combining storage and processing functions. This eliminates the need for separate collection vehicles and their associated weights, while maintaining adequate material storage capacity through the chamber design.
3Productivity
If multiple conveying components are used for material transfer, then material transfer efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The support element is designed to perform multiple functions: it supports the material chamber, acts as a conveying surface for material transfer, and serves as a safety cover for the loading opening. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate conveying components while maintaining transfer efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The support element is designed as a flexible or articulated structure that can pivot between positions. This flexibility allows it to serve as both a conveying surface and a safety cover, eliminating the need for rigid, separate components for each function.
4Strength
If the support element is made rigid for structural strength, then structural integrity is improved, but flexibility and safety coverage are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The support element is designed as a flexible or articulated structure that maintains sufficient structural strength to support the material chamber while allowing pivoting motion. This flexibility enables the support element to assume different positions for conveying and safety coverage functions.
Solution Approach 2:
The support element transitions from a static rigid structure to a dynamic articulated structure that can pivot between positions. This dynamic capability allows the same structure to perform multiple functions (support, convey, cover) while maintaining structural integrity through controlled motion.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a material feed device (1) for a vertical baler (10), wherein the material feed device (1) has a material chamber (2) and conveying means for conveying material (15') from the material chamber (2) to a feed opening (12) of the associated baler (10). The press material feed device (1) according to the invention is characterized in that the press material chamber (2) is limited by a track-shaped support element (3) with side wall sections (31, 31') and a bottom section (33) as well as by at least two opposing fixed second side walls (22, 22'), that the support element (3) can be lifted by means of a lifting device and that in a maximally raised end position of the support element (3) it is tensioned and a press material transfer area (25) of the press material feed device (1) is covered and sealed off by means of one of the side wall sections (31, 31') of the support element (3).The invention further relates to a baling press (10) with a material feed device (1).