Interchangeable Rotor Hammers for Variable Reducer Configurations
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing material reducing machines require time-consuming and expensive rotor substitution to change reducing configurations, limiting the ability to efficiently provide different reducer densities, patterns, counts, and positions for processing various materials.
Innovation Solution
A rotor system with interchangeable hammer components, including single-reducer and double-reducer hammers, and blank components that can be removably mounted to adjust reducer densities and patterns, allowing for multiple configurations without replacing the rotor.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If rotor substitution is used to change reducing configurations, then different reducer densities and patterns can be achieved, but the process becomes time-consuming and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The rotor is divided into modular segments with standardized mounting locations. Individual reducers can be independently installed, removed, or replaced at specific locations without affecting the entire rotor, enabling quick configuration changes while maintaining rotor integrity
Solution Approach 2:
A single rotor design incorporates universal mounting locations that can accommodate different types and styles of reducers. The standardized interface allows the same rotor to function with various reducer configurations, eliminating the need for multiple specialized rotors
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple rotors are made available for different configurations, then versatility is improved, but the cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
One rotor design serves multiple functions by incorporating standardized mounting locations that accept various reducer types. This universal rotor replaces the need for multiple dedicated rotors, reducing inventory requirements and simplifying system complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The rotor configuration is changed by modifying parameters such as reducer type, style, and arrangement at mounting locations rather than changing the entire rotor. This allows flexible adjustment of reducing characteristics while using the same rotor hardware
3Ease of manufacture
If reducer density and patterns are fixed on the rotor, then manufacturing is simplified, but adaptability to different materials is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The rotor is manufactured with segmented mounting locations distributed around its circumference. These standardized locations allow reducers to be independently positioned and configured after rotor production, decoupling manufacturing simplicity from operational flexibility
Solution Approach 2:
The rotor configuration transitions from fixed to dynamic by allowing reducers to be added, removed, or repositioned at standardized mounting locations. This enables the rotor to be dynamically reconfigured for different materials without requiring complex manufacturing processes
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a system for a material reducing machine that allows a reducing rotor to be selectively configurable in a plurality of different reducing configurations. The different reducing configurations in which the reducing rotor can be configured can include reducing configurations having reducers located at different positions, reducing configurations having different reducer densities (e.g., different overall densities and different regionalized densities), reducer configurations having different reducer counts, reducer configurations having different reducer patterns, and reducer configurations having different lay-outs.