Nozzle And Tank Assembly With Spray Bar for Cargo Unloading
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing nozzle and tank devices for dump trailers do not effectively prevent cargo from sticking during dumping, despite prior art systems that include hydraulic motors, pumps, and spray nozzles.
Innovation Solution
A nozzle and tank assembly comprising a fluid tank mounted to a truck, a pump, and a spray bar with nozzles integrated into the dump trailer, where a supply line delivers lubricant to the spray bar to inhibit cargo sticking by spraying lubricant into the trailer before dumping.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a spray system with pump and nozzles is installed to prevent cargo sticking, then cargo unloading smoothness is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The spray bar is integrated directly into the dump trailer structure, merging the spraying function with the existing trailer framework. This eliminates the need for separate mounting structures and reduces overall device complexity while maintaining effective cargo sticking prevention
Solution Approach 2:
The spray bar serves multiple functions: it distributes lubricant uniformly across the trailer interior, provides structural support as part of the trailer framework, and enables easy installation/removal for maintenance. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed
2Stability of the object's composition
If multiple spray nozzles are distributed along the spray bar, then lubricant coverage uniformity is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The spray bar is divided into multiple sections with nozzles distributed at regular intervals along its length. This segmentation allows each nozzle to cover a specific zone, ensuring uniform lubricant distribution across the entire trailer interior without requiring high-precision manufacturing of the entire bar
Solution Approach 2:
Each nozzle is positioned to spray lubricant at a specific location along the trailer, providing localized coverage tailored to different zones. This approach achieves uniform overall coverage through targeted local application rather than requiring perfect uniformity from a single source
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
The assembly effectively prevents cargo from sticking to the dump trailer during dumping, enhancing operational efficiency by ensuring smooth unloading.
Implementation Method 1
A pump is disposed on the fluid reservoir for delivering the lubricant in the fluid tank
Implementation Method 2
the spray nozzles on the spray bar to spray the lubricant into the dump trailer
Implementation Method 3
the lubricant inhibits the cargo from sticking to the dump trailer when the dump trailer is actuated for dumping
Data Source
AI summary
A nozzle and tank assembly includes a dump trailer that is attachable to a truck and a fluid tank mounted to the truck. A pump is disposed on the fluid reservoir for pumping a lubricant contained in the fluid tank. A spray bar is attached to the dump trailer and the spray bar has a plurality of spray nozzles each directed into the dump trailer. A supply line is fluidly attached to the pump such that the supply line receives the lubricant when the pump is turned on. The supply line is fluidly coupled to the spray bar such that the supply line delivers the lubricant to the spray bar thereby facilitating the spray nozzles on the spray bar to spray the lubricant into the dump trailer. In this way the lubricant inhibits cargo from sticking to the dump trailer when the dump trailer is actuated into a dumping condition.