Conveyor with Equalizing Pulse Generator for Vibration Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conveyors used in precision engineering and manufacturing struggle to handle large components due to excessive forces and vibrations, which limit scalability and disrupt surrounding environments.
Innovation Solution
The conveyor incorporates an equalizing pulse generator that generates a counter-pulse to counteract the force applied, reducing the resultant force on the substructure and minimizing vibrations by using a counter-mass and electromagnetic pulse generators, which can be mechanically or electromagnetically coupled to the primary pulse generator.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional pulse generators are used to convey large components, then conveying capability is improved, but vibrations and forces on the substructure increase excessively
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the counterweight principle by introducing an equalizing pulse generator that produces a counter-pulse with opposite polarity to the primary pulse. This counter-pulse generates forces that counterbalance the vibrations and forces produced by the primary pulse generator, thereby reducing the net vibrations transmitted to the substructure while maintaining the conveying capability for large components
2Force
If larger forces are exerted on large components, then conveying capability is improved, but forces on the substructure exceed acceptable amounts
Solution Approach 1:
The equalizing pulse generator produces counter-forces that balance the forces generated by the primary pulse generator. This allows large components to be conveyed with sufficient force while the counterbalancing action prevents excessive loads from being transmitted to the substructure, maintaining both conveying capability and structural integrity
3Productivity
If conveyor size is increased to handle large components, then conveying capability is improved, but vibrations affect adjoining regions of the manufacturing plant
Solution Approach 1:
By positioning the equalizing pulse generator to produce counter-pulses that oppose the primary pulse, the system cancels out the vibrations generated during component handling. This enables the conveyor to handle large components effectively while minimizing the transmission of harmful vibrations to the surrounding manufacturing plant environment
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This configuration allows for the efficient conveyance of large components with minimal vibration transmission to the surroundings, enabling scalable solutions without adverse effects on the manufacturing environment.
Implementation Method 1
at least one equalising pulse generator which is fixed on the substructure, by which pulse generator at least one counter-pulse can be generated
Implementation Method 2
the pulse generator and the equalising pulse generator are coupled together such that the counter-pulse generated by the equalising pulse generator destructively interferes with the pulse generated by the pulse generator
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AI summary
A conveyor for separating, singulating or conveying bulk material comprises a conveying plate, a substructure and a pulse generator for generating an oscillation. The substructure stands on a base surface. The conveying plate is arranged on the substructure at a distance from the base surface. The pulse generator is fixed on the substructure and is/can be brought into an operative connection with the conveying plate. The oscillation generated by the pulse generator can be transmitted to the conveying plate and a force is exerted on the substructure by the oscillation. The conveyor comprises an equalising pulse generator which is fixed on the substructure and creates a counter-oscillation. A counter-force which is in an opposite direction to the force is exerted on the substructure by the counter-oscillation. A resultant force which results from the force and the counter-force and which acts on the substructure is reduced by the counter-force.