Hinged Slat Conveyor Side Rim Assembly Kit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Hinged belt conveyors for metal waste removal are complex in structure and require numerous components, making assembly and replacement of side rims cumbersome, with gaps allowing material to enter and damage the joints.
Innovation Solution
A simplified kit for hinged belt conveyors with reduced components, featuring side parts with interlocking end regions and a holder with a hinge pin, forming a structural unit that minimizes gaps and facilitates assembly, using stamped parts and positioning means for standardized components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If traditional hinged belt conveyor structure is used with multiple components for side rims, then the conveyor can be assembled, but the structure becomes complex and replacement of side parts becomes cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The side rim is divided into individual side parts that can be independently replaced. Each side part can be detached and replaced without replacing the entire side rim assembly, simplifying maintenance operations while maintaining structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder and hinge pin are combined into a single integrated component. This merging reduces the total number of parts needed for assembly and simplifies both the initial assembly process and future replacement operations, directly addressing the complexity issue.
2Ease of manufacture
If side rims are assembled with gaps between inner and outer side parts, then assembly is easier, but material enters the gaps and damages the joints
Solution Approach 1:
The side parts are designed with interlocking contours that form a substantially closed surface when assembled. This closed surface configuration prevents material from penetrating into the joint areas, protecting the joints from damage while maintaining assembly feasibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The inner and outer side parts feature asymmetric interlocking contours with convex and concave arc-shaped surfaces. This asymmetric design creates an interlocking mechanism that minimizes gaps and prevents material entry, while the symmetry in numbering (first end region matches first end region) maintains manufacturing consistency.
3Adaptability or versatility
If numerous components are used in the hinged belt conveyor kit, then the conveyor can be assembled with various functions, but the number of components increases assembly complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The holder is designed as a universal component that serves multiple functions: it connects side parts to plates, provides a mounting surface for the hinge pin, and enables articulation between components. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized components.
Solution Approach 2:
The holder and hinge pin are merged into a single component, reducing the total component count. This integration maintains all necessary functions while simplifying the bill of materials and assembly instructions.
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AI summary
The invention relates to an assembly set for a slat-band conveyor, comprising lateral rims (8) which are formed by two lateral parts (1, 11), said lateral rims (8) being hinged together, and comprising plates which are connected to the lateral rims (8). The lateral parts (1, 11) have substantially the same geometry.