Slope Gravity Storage Trolley Locking Against Separation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Slope type gravity energy storage transmission devices face a risk of trolley separation, posing potential safety hazards due to the clamping mode used.
Innovation Solution
A slope type gravity energy storage transmission device incorporating a connecting mechanism with a locking frame and fastening plate, controlled by a sliding direction, and an abutting mechanism with a fixed plate and inserting frame, to prevent trolley separation by ensuring the fastening plate remains locked during lifting.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a clamping mode is used to connect the trolley and transmission device, then conveying efficiency and energy storage efficiency are improved, but the risk of trolley separation increases, creating safety hazards
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening plate is designed to be movable relative to the connecting base, transitioning between a clamping state (for efficient conveying) and a locked state (for secure connection). This dynamic adjustment allows the system to switch between high efficiency and high reliability modes based on operational requirements, resolving the contradiction between conveying efficiency and connection reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The connection state is changed by adjusting the positional parameter of the fastening plate. By controlling the sliding direction of the locking frame, the fastening plate's position changes between clamped and locked configurations, thereby changing the connection reliability parameter while maintaining productivity.
2Loss of energy
If a clamping mode is used to connect the trolley and transmission device, then energy storage efficiency is improved, but the risk of trolley separation increases, creating safety hazards
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening plate transitions between clamping and locked states dynamically. During energy storage operations, the system can switch to the locked state to ensure connection reliability, preventing energy loss from trolley separation while maintaining the efficiency benefits of the clamping mode during normal operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking frame acts as an intermediary mechanism between the fastening plate and the connecting base. It controls the fastening plate's movement and provides an additional locking function that enhances connection reliability during energy storage operations without compromising the overall energy storage efficiency.
3Reliability
If the fastening plate is made movable to control deflectable direction, then connection reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening plate serves multiple functions: it provides clamping action during conveying, transitions to a locked state for enhanced reliability, and its movement is controlled by the locking frame. This multi-functionality justifies the added complexity by delivering superior connection reliability across different operational modes.
Solution Approach 2:
The locking frame is nested within the connecting base structure, and the fastening plate is nested within the locking frame's control mechanism. This nested arrangement minimizes the overall space required and reduces the visual and structural complexity while maintaining the reliability benefits of the movable fastening plate.
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 solution effectively prevents trolley separation, reducing potential safety hazards by maintaining a secure connection throughout the lifting process.
Implementation Method 1
a spring arranged in the limiting groove
Implementation Method 2
a locking frame slidingly arranged on the connecting base
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AI summary
The present invention relates to the technical field of gravity energy storage, and in particular to a slope type gravity energy storage transmission device, including: a chain, provided with a lower gentle area, an ascending area and an upper gentle area; a connecting mechanism, including a connecting base, a locking frame slidingly, and a fastening plate; and an abutting mechanism, including a fixed plate and an inserting frame. According to the present invention, in the process of lifting a flexible trolley, the fastening plate is in a locked state without causing the separation of the inserting frame, so the separation phenomenon can be avoided, and the potential safety hazard can be reduced.