Intermediate Conveyor Product Transfer Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for transferring products from a conveyor to an accumulation surface face significant risks of products falling, particularly when using fixed sliding surfaces, and require additional batch separation means, leading to space inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of an intermediate conveyor with adjustable speed, synchronized with a pushing means, allows for transverse product transfer between the main conveyor and accumulation surface without falling risks, eliminating the need for additional batch separation and optimizing space usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a fixed sliding surface is used for transverse product transfer, then the transfer mechanism is simple, but the risk of products falling is significant
Solution Approach 1:
The conveyor is designed with variable speed capability, allowing it to dynamically adjust its longitudinal speed to match the main conveyor during product transfer, and to slow down for accumulation. This dynamic speed adjustment eliminates product falling risks while maintaining transfer effectiveness.
2Productivity
If batch separation means is added upstream on the main conveyor, then product transfer between batches can be achieved, but the device complexity and space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The conveyor serves multiple functions: it performs both the transverse transfer of products and the creation of batch separations through its own speed variation. By slowing down, the conveyor naturally creates spaces between batches without requiring separate batch separation means, thus simplifying the overall device.
3Device complexity
If the intermediate conveyor operates at constant speed, then the transfer process is simple, but products may fall during speed transitions
Solution Approach 1:
The conveyor employs variable speed operation with controlled acceleration and deceleration phases. During product transfer from the main conveyor, the conveyor accelerates to match speeds. During accumulation, it decelerates to create batch spaces. This dynamic speed control ensures product stability throughout all operations.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a method for transferring products (1) between a main conveyor (2) which is configured to convey products in a longitudinal direction and an accumulation surface (3) using an intermediate conveyor (4) and a pushing means (5). The method comprises acceleration of the intermediate conveyor (4) and transfer of products (1) between the intermediate conveyor (4) and the main conveyor (2) via the action of the pushing means (5), and deceleration of the intermediate conveyor (4) and transfer of products (1) between the intermediate conveyor (4) and the accumulation surface (3). The present invention also relates to a device for transferring products (1) between a main conveyor (2) which is configured to convey products in a longitudinal direction and an accumulation surface (3), enabling in particular the method according to the invention to be carried out.