Y-Shaped Grain Diverter Assembly for Adjustable Stream Splitting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing diverting assemblies are inadequate in efficiently splitting streams of particulates, such as grain, into substreams for directed delivery to multiple vessels, lacking the ability to vary flow quantities and operate remotely.
Innovation Solution
A Y-shaped pipe assembly with a pivotable diverter and actuator system that allows for selective splitting and combination of particulate streams, enabling precise control over substream delivery to multiple vessels through manual or mechanical actuation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If existing diverting assemblies are used, then the structure is simple, but the ability to efficiently split particulate streams into controlled substreams is inadequate
Solution Approach 1:
The pipe is divided into a first section and a pair of second sections arranged in a Y-configuration, enabling the stream to be segmented into multiple substreams. The diverter component is introduced as a separate element that can be positioned to control the splitting, allowing efficient stream division without requiring complete redesign of the entire pipe system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If existing diverting assemblies are used, then the device is simple to operate, but the ability to vary flow quantities to multiple vessels is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The diverter is configured to be movable within the pipe, allowing it to be positioned at different locations to control the flow distribution. This dynamic positioning capability enables variation of flow quantities to multiple vessels while maintaining operational simplicity through a single control mechanism.
Data Source
AI summary
A particulate stream splitting and diverting assembly for splitting a stream of grain includes a pipe, which comprises a first section and a pair of second sections. Each second section extends transversely from a bottom of the first section so that the pipe is Y-shaped. A diverter is positioned in the pipe proximate to a junction of the first section and the pair of second sections. The diverter is configured to selectively split a stream of particulates into a pair of substreams of particulates as the stream passes from the first section to the pair of second sections.