Ferrous Material Collector With Internal Rotary Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for collecting ferrous materials coupled to lifting equipment face challenges in handling due to the increased height caused by rotary mechanisms, which impede the positioning and handling of loads.
Innovation Solution
A device with a central body fixed to an electromagnetic plate and radial blades actuated by hydraulic cylinders, incorporating a rotary mechanism within the central body to rotate about the vertical axis of the hook, without increasing the device's height, facilitated by pairs of radial flanges and a cylindrical ring, ensuring continuous power supply and internal protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the rotary mechanism is coupled to the upper part of the clamping arm, then the positioning of loads is facilitated, but the total height of the device substantially increases, impeding the handling of the device
Solution Approach 1:
The rotary mechanism is integrated within the central body of the device, nesting one functional component inside another structural element. This allows the rotary mechanism to be housed in the hollow interior space of the central body, eliminating the need for external mounting that would increase device height, while still enabling load positioning functionality
Solution Approach 2:
The rotary mechanism rotates about the vertical axis of the hook, utilizing vertical rotation rather than horizontal extension. This dimensional approach allows the rotary function to be achieved within the existing vertical footprint of the device, avoiding height increase while maintaining load positioning capability
2Ease of operation
If radial blades are actuated by hydraulic cylinders arranged between each radial blade and the central body, then the clamping function is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple hydraulic cylinders are arranged radially around the central body, with their housings forming part of the central body structure itself. The radial flanges serve dual purposes: providing structural support and housing the hydraulic cylinders. This merging of structural and functional elements reduces the number of separate components and simplifies the overall device
Solution Approach 2:
The radial flanges serve multiple functions: they provide structural support for the central body, house the hydraulic cylinders, provide mounting points for the radial blades, and contribute to the overall rigidity of the device. This multi-functionality reduces the total number of components needed, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining clamping functionality
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient positioning and handling of ferrous materials without height increase, ensuring secure rotation and maintenance access, while preventing load detachment during 360° rotation.
Implementation Method 1
a central body (1) fixed to an electromagnetic plate (2)
Implementation Method 2
A plurality of radial blades (3), actuated by several hydraulic cylinders (4)
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AI summary
A device for collecting ferrous materials, which comprises a central body (1) fixed to an electromagnetic plate (2), wherein a plurality of radial blades (3) actuated by several hydraulic cylinders (4) arranged between each radial blade (3) and the central body (1) pivots on the edge of the electromagnetic plate (2) and wherein the central body (1) is fixed to a rotary mechanism (5) capable of rotating the device about the vertical axis of the hook of lifting equipment,wherein the central body (1) comprises a plurality of pairs of radial flanges (1.1) between which are arranged the hydraulic cylinders (4), wherein upper ends (1.11) of the pairs of radial flanges (1.1) are fixed to an upper cylindrical ring (1.2) for coupling to the rotary mechanism (5), and lower ends (1.12) of the pairs of radial flanges (1.1) are fixed to the upper face of the electromagnetic plate (2), the rotary mechanism (5) being arranged in the interior of the central body (1).