Belt Conveyor Centring Assembly with Curved Arm Slides
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing belt conveyor systems require a large number of parts and hinging connections to achieve adjustability, which complicates the process and may require the centring assembly to be taken out of service for adjustments.
Innovation Solution
A belt conveyor system with a centring assembly featuring a supporting bracket and roller holders connected via curved arms and slides, allowing for adjustable angles with a minimal number of parts, enabling stepless adjustment without disassembly, and improved stability through symmetrical design and fixing elements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional adjustment mechanisms are used with multiple parts and hinging connections, then adjustability is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The curved arm and curved slide are merged into a single integrated component that provides both the guiding function and the adjustment function. This eliminates the need for separate hinging connections and multiple adjustment parts, reducing device complexity while maintaining full adjustability of the roller holders.
Solution Approach 2:
The curved slide serves multiple functions simultaneously: it guides the curved arm during adjustment, provides structural support, and enables stepless position adjustment. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed in the adjustment mechanism.
2Adaptability or versatility
If traditional adjustment mechanisms are used, then adjustability is achieved, but ease of operation deteriorates due to required disassembly
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustment mechanism is designed to be dynamic and continuously adjustable during operation. The curved arm can slide freely along the curved slide path, allowing stepless adjustment of the roller holder position without requiring disassembly or taking the centring assembly out of service.
Solution Approach 2:
The curved arm and curved slide design allows the adjustment mechanism to be self-contained and self-adjusting. The operator can directly move the roller holder to the desired position along the curved path without needing to disassemble components or use complex adjustment procedures.
3Device complexity
If minimal parts are used, then device complexity is reduced, but stability may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The curved arm and curved slide use circular arcs with coinciding centers, creating a symmetric and balanced geometric configuration. This curved geometry provides stable guidance while maintaining minimal parts, as the circular path naturally constrains the movement and positioning of the roller holder.
Solution Approach 2:
The mirror-symmetrical arrangement of the curved slides in the supporting bracket creates a balanced and stable structure. The symmetry ensures equal distribution of forces and stable support for the conveyor belt, compensating for the reduced number of parts.
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AI summary
Belt conveyor (1) having a centring assembly (2), comprising a supporting bracket (3) and two roller holders (4 A-B) each having at least a conical roller (40 A-B) that is rotatably suspended in the respective roller holder, wherein the centring assembly (2) has a supporting bracket direction (U) that rotates along with the centring assembly (2) which direction (U) in an inactive position is the same as the transport direction (T). Each of the roller holders (4A-B) comprises at least one curved arm (46A-B) and the supporting bracket (3) comprises at least two curved slides (35A-D) that are placed in the supporting bracket (3) so as to be mirror- symmetrical with respect to a plane of symmetry of the centring assembly (2), wherein the curved arms (46A-B) are placed in the curved slides (35A-D) wherein the roller holders are connected to the supporting bracket (3) so as to be adjustable at an angle.