Conveying Device 3-Way Points Dual Pivot Switch Blade
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conveyor devices with perpendicular conveyor paths face limitations in routing conveyed goods, as existing switch blades can only rotate around a single axis, restricting the number of possible routes and potentially causing wedging or jamming.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a second pivot bearing that can engage and disengage with the switch blade, allowing it to rotate around a different axis, enabling three distinct end positions and thus three possible routes for the conveyed goods, while ensuring the switch blade does not protrude laterally and can be moved parallel to the conveying plane.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single pivot bearing is used for the switch blade, then the structure is simple, but only two routes are possible and the switch blade may wedge or jam
Solution Approach 1:
The switch blade mechanism is made dynamic by allowing it to rotate around two different axes sequentially. The first pivot bearing rotates the switch blade around a first axis to transfer goods between conveyors, then the second pivot bearing rotates it around a second axis to redirect goods along the first conveyor. This dynamic multi-axis rotation enables three routing options while maintaining a relatively simple mechanical structure through sequential engagement of the two pivot bearings.
2Ease of operation
If the switch blade rotates around a single axis, then the mechanism is simple, but the switch blade may protrude laterally and cause wedging
Solution Approach 1:
The solution moves from single-axis rotation to multi-axis rotation by introducing a second pivot bearing with a different axis of rotation. The first pivot bearing handles rotation around a first axis for primary conveyor transfer, while the second pivot bearing enables rotation around a second axis for redirection. This dimensional change in the rotation mechanism allows the switch blade to change orientation more effectively, preventing lateral protrusion and reducing wedging or jamming while improving operational flexibility.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a conveying device (10) for conveying material (11), wherein the conveying device (10) has a first conveying section (20) which has movable first conveying means (22) onto which the material (11) can be placed and conveyed along a first conveying direction (21), wherein a second conveying section (30) is provided which has movable second conveying means (22) onto which the material (11) can be placed and conveyed along a second conveying direction (31), wherein an end (35) of the second conveying section (30) adjoins the first conveying section (20) laterally, wherein the first and the second conveying directions (21; 31) run transversely to each other, wherein a movable diverter (50) is provided with which the material (11) is diverted between the first and the second conveying section (20;30) is redirectable, wherein a first pivot bearing (70) is provided which can be brought into engagement with the switch blade (50) such that the switch blade (50) is rotatable with respect to a first axis of rotation (71). According to the invention, a second pivot bearing (72) is provided which can be brought into engagement with the switch blade (50) such that the switch blade (50) is rotatable with respect to a second axis of rotation (73) different from the first (71), wherein the engagement between the first pivot bearing (70) and the switch blade (50) can be switched on and off, and wherein the engagement between the second pivot bearing (72) and the switch blade (50) can be switched on and off.