Conveyor Device Segmentation for Mobile Material Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing material processing devices face challenges in quickly, easily, and safely transitioning between a space-saving transport configuration and an operating configuration, as well as in adjusting their conveyor devices efficiently for transport and operation.
Innovation Solution
The conveyor device features a second swivel axis that allows the second conveying area to be adjusted between a folded-down and unfolded position, reducing overall length and height, with a tension means ensuring safe and stable operation, and a folding mechanism with self-locking capabilities to prevent unintended folding.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the conveyor device is configured for operation with extended conveying areas, then material processing capability is improved, but the overall length and height increase making transport difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The conveyor device is divided into a first conveying area and a second conveying area that can be independently positioned. The second conveying area can be folded down onto the first conveying area, segmenting the overall structure into manageable sections that reduce length for transport while maintaining full conveying capability when extended for operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The conveyor device incorporates swivelable and foldable sections with joints that allow dynamic reconfiguration between operating and transport configurations. The second conveying area can be swiveled and folded relative to the first conveying area, enabling the structure to adapt its dimensions based on operational requirements versus transport constraints.
2Productivity
If the conveyor device is configured for operation with extended conveying areas, then material processing capability is improved, but the overall height increases making transport difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The conveyor device is divided into a first conveying area and a second conveying area that can be independently positioned. The second conveying area can be folded down onto the first conveying area, segmenting the overall structure into manageable sections that reduce height for transport while maintaining full conveying capability when extended for operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The conveyor device incorporates swivelable and foldable sections with joints that allow dynamic reconfiguration between operating and transport configurations. The second conveying area can be swiveled and folded relative to the first conveying area, enabling the structure to adapt its dimensions based on operational requirements versus transport constraints.
3Length of moving object
If the second conveying area is made foldable to reduce length, then transportability is improved, but the risk of unintended folding and damage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The conveyor device incorporates a self-locking mechanism that automatically engages to prevent unintended folding of the second conveying area. The system serves itself by detecting the operational state and automatically securing the extended position without requiring external monitoring or intervention, thereby preventing accidental folding and damage during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The self-locking mechanism includes sensors and control systems that provide feedback on the position and state of the conveying areas. When the second conveying area is extended for operation, the system receives feedback confirming the extended position and automatically engages the locking mechanism to prevent unintended folding, ensuring reliable operation.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a folding mechanism is added to enable configuration changes, then adaptability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The folding mechanism is implemented by dividing the conveyor device into modular sections (first and second conveying areas) connected by joints. Each section maintains its functional integrity while enabling reconfiguration, allowing the system to adapt between operating and transport configurations without requiring a completely complex redesign of the entire structure.
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a material processing device (1), in particular a mobile material processing device (1), having a conveyor device (10), in particular a conveyor belt, for conveying processed material and/or material to be processed in a direction of conveyance (FR) between a pick-up area (13) and a discharge area (16) of the conveyor device (10), wherein the conveyor device (10) has a first and a second conveying area (11, 12), wherein the first conveying area (11) is coupled to the material processing device (1) in the area of a first connection (15) such that it can swivel about a first joint having a first swivel axis (15.1), wherein the first conveying area (11) and the second conveying area (12) are interconnected by means of a second joint having a second swivel axis (25), wherein the second conveying area (12) is connected to a tension means (30) by means of a third joint in the area of a second connection (17), and wherein the first, the second and the third joint form parts of a joint mechanism. The invention also relates to a method for adjusting a conveyor device (10) of a material processing device (1).