Movable Processing Device Dual Pivot Transport Stability

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing movable processing devices for mineral materials, such as shredding systems, face challenges in compact transportation due to large dimensions and high maintenance costs, with add-on components like conveyor belts experiencing stress and requiring dismantling for transport.

Innovation Solution

A movable processing device with a device frame and carrier device featuring two separate articulation points for support elements, allowing for a rotating and sliding movement of add-on components, which can be pivoted relative to the device frame for efficient, space-saving transport and enhanced stability during use.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Volume of moving object

If add-on components are pivotally connected at a single bearing point to enable transport positioning, then the processing device can be moved more compactly, but the add-on components are exposed to increased stress and damage risk

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransport footprintVSAvoidadd-on component durability
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The add-on component is divided into two separate pivotable connections (first bearing point and second bearing point) instead of a single pivot point. This segmentation distributes the mechanical stress across multiple points and prevents concentration of forces at one location, thereby reducing damage risk while maintaining compact transport positioning capability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The dual bearing point connection acts as a protective measure against overload stress before damage occurs. By providing redundant pivot points, the system creates a buffer against excessive forces that could damage the add-on component, effectively cushioning against potential failures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #11Beforehand cushioning (Prior cushioning)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple drives and tilting points are used to tilt the add-on component, then the add-on component can be adapted to different application areas, but points of attack for damage are created and manufacturing costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveapplication area adaptabilityVSAvoidcarrier device structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The dual bearing point connection serves multiple functions simultaneously: it enables pivoting for transport positioning, provides stress distribution for durability, and allows adaptation to different application areas. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate mechanisms for each purpose, reducing overall device complexity while maintaining versatility

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention merges the transport positioning function with the adaptability function into a single dual bearing point connection system. Instead of having separate drives and tilting points for different functions, the same connection structure accomplishes both transport compactness and application adaptability, thereby reducing manufacturing complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Device complexity

If simple pivoting at a single bearing point is used, then the device structure is simpler, but the reduction in size for transport is insufficient for larger shredding plants

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecarrier device structureVSAvoidtransport footprint
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The invention transitions from single-point pivoting to two-point pivoting, adding an additional spatial dimension to the connection geometry. This dimensional change enables more effective size reduction during transport by allowing the add-on component to pivot into a more compact configuration relative to the device frame, while the added complexity remains manageable

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentEP4344785A1Processing device
Publication Date: 2024.04.03 SBM MINERAL PROCESSING
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AI summary

A movable processing device for processing feed materials, in particular mineral materials, comprises a device frame (2) and at least one support device (4), which pivotably connects at least one support device (4) to at least one attachment component (5) with the device frame (2), wherein the at least one support device (4) has at least two support elements (6), which support elements (6) are connected to the device frame (2) at two separate first pivot points (7) and/or are connected to the at least one attachment component (5) at two separate second pivot points (8).