Displaceable Feeder Conveyor for Wire Loop Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
The transfer of wire loops from a cooling unit to a feeder conveyor and subsequently to a coiler in existing systems is problematic due to unavoidable gaps between components, which disrupts the structure and placement of the wire loops, leading to impaired feeding and coiling.
Innovation Solution
A linearly displaceable feeder conveyor system that can be precisely positioned relative to the cooling unit and coiler, with an inclined orientation and split-roller assembly to ensure gap-free transfer and optimal coiling, utilizing stationary guides and a linear drive for precise alignment and movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If stationary feeder conveyor and split roller segment are used, then device structure is simplified, but gaps occur between components that disrupt wire loop structure and placement
Solution Approach 1:
The feeder conveyor is made displaceable relative to the coiler and cooling unit, transforming from a stationary to a dynamic system. This allows the feeder conveyor to be positioned precisely to eliminate gaps between components, ensuring uninterrupted wire loop transfer and maintaining manufacturing precision without excessive complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The displaceable feeder conveyor acts as an intermediary element between the cooling unit and coiler. By making this intermediate component adjustable, it mediates the connection between fixed components, eliminating gaps and ensuring smooth wire loop transfer while keeping the overall system structure manageable
2Reliability
If gaps exist between cooling unit and feeder conveyor, then device assembly is easier, but wire loop structure is disrupted and feeding is impaired
Solution Approach 1:
The feeder conveyor's displaceability allows it to dynamically adjust its position to eliminate gaps with the cooling unit and coiler. This dynamic positioning ensures reliable wire loop transfer while maintaining reasonable assembly simplicity through standardized mounting interfaces and adjustment mechanisms
3Manufacturing precision
If feeder conveyor is stationary, then system simplicity is maintained, but wire loops cannot be consistently positioned for optimal coiling
Solution Approach 1:
The feeder conveyor is equipped with displacement capabilities along the transport direction, allowing it to dynamically adjust its position to achieve consistent wire loop placement for optimal coiling. The adjustment mechanism is designed to be integrated and manageable, avoiding excessive system complexity while delivering the required positioning consistency
Data Source
AI summary
A rolling-mill cooling unit has a cooling-unit conveyor transporting fanned-out loops of wire in a transport direction toward a coiler spaced downstream from the cooling-unit conveyor and serving to organize the fanned-out loops of wire into coils or bundles. A feeder conveyor extending in the direction has an upstream end juxtaposed with the cooling unit and a downstream end juxtaposed with the coiler and is operable to advance the loops of wire from the unit to the coiler. The entire feeder conveyor can be shifted relative to the coiler and to the cooling unit in the direction so as to displace the upstream and downstream ends relative to the cooling unit and coiler.