Conveyor Belt Aligning Apparatus with Pivoting Guide Roller
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conveyor belts often become misaligned during operations due to uneven loading, warped belting, or an unlevel framework, leading to premature wear, damage, friction-induced fires, and material spillage, necessitating a more effective alignment apparatus.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus featuring a shaft with pivot brackets and guide rollers that engage the conveyor belt to correct misalignment by angling the roller towards the misalignment, preventing axial movement and rotational sliding, and allowing for adjustable contact pressure.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional aligning apparatus are used, then alignment function is provided, but the apparatus suffers from binding issues and reduced reliability
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting assembly is designed to pivot relative to the support member, allowing dynamic adjustment of the guide roller's angular position. This pivoting capability enables the apparatus to adapt to belt misalignment automatically without binding, as the roller can angle toward the misalignment direction while maintaining smooth contact with the belt surface.
2Measurement precision
If the guide roller is designed to engage the belt effectively, then alignment precision is improved, but the apparatus complexity increases due to additional components like tie-rods
Solution Approach 1:
The patent eliminates the tie-rod component from conventional aligning apparatus. Instead of using a tie-rod to connect and control the guide roller, the invention uses a simplified mounting assembly that pivots directly on the support member. This extraction of the unnecessary tie-rod component reduces apparatus complexity while maintaining alignment precision through the pivoting mechanism.
3Reliability
If the guide roller applies sufficient contact pressure to correct misalignment, then alignment effectiveness is improved, but the roller bearing life is reduced due to increased wear
Solution Approach 1:
The pivoting mounting assembly allows the guide roller to automatically adjust its angular position in response to belt misalignment. When the belt is misaligned, the roller angles toward the misalignment direction, applying corrective contact pressure. When the belt is properly aligned, the roller returns to its neutral position, reducing contact pressure and minimizing wear on the roller bearing, thus extending its life while maintaining alignment effectiveness.
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AI summary
Apparatus for aligning a conveyor belt by engaging the conveyor belt upon misalignment of the conveyor belt during conveying operations.