Multi-part Drying Conveyor for Workpiece Treatment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing treatment systems for workpieces, such as vehicle bodies, are inefficient and energy-intensive due to their complex designs and lack of compactness, which hinders effective drying and curing processes.
Innovation Solution
A treatment system with a compact design featuring a multi-part drying conveyor device along a two-part conveyor path, including longitudinal and transverse conveyor devices, and sluice devices for efficient workpiece transportation and temperature control, allowing for continuous processing and energy-saving operations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Use of energy by stationary object
If a complex treatment system design is used, then workpiece treatment can be performed, but energy consumption increases and system compactness deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The treatment system is divided into multiple treatment rooms (first treatment room, second treatment room, intermediate treatment room) that can be independently controlled. Each room can perform different treatment steps (drying, curing, cooling) with independent temperature and airflow control, allowing energy-efficient processing by activating only necessary zones.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates both longitudinal and transverse conveyor paths, allowing workpieces to be transported in multiple directions through three-dimensional space. This multi-dimensional arrangement optimizes space utilization and reduces the overall system footprint while maintaining efficient treatment sequences.
2Volume of moving object
If a compact treatment system is designed, then space efficiency improves, but conveyor path complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The conveyor system uses nested arrangements where transverse conveyor devices operate within the vertical and horizontal space of longitudinal conveyor paths. Treatment rooms are stacked and arranged to maximize space utilization, with conveyors efficiently routing workpieces through compact three-dimensional pathways.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs dynamically adjustable conveyor devices that can change direction and speed based on treatment requirements. The conveyor paths are designed to be flexible and adaptive, allowing optimal routing through compact spaces while maintaining treatment process efficiency.
3Productivity
If traditional drying conveyor systems are used, then workpiece transportation is achieved, but drying and curing efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system maintains continuous workpiece movement through interconnected longitudinal and transverse conveyor paths, eliminating idle time between treatment steps. Multiple treatment rooms operate in sequence with continuous airflow and temperature control, ensuring uninterrupted drying and curing processes that maximize productivity while optimizing energy utilization.
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 system enables efficient, energy-saving workpiece treatment by optimizing conveyor paths and temperature management, improving the drying and curing processes while reducing energy consumption and system complexity.
Implementation Method 1
a first conveyor device (114) by means of which the workpieces can be conveyed along a first conveyor path (122) through the first treatment room (106) and/or out of the first treatment room (106)
Implementation Method 2
a treatment system (100), optionally a drying system, which is attached to and/or connected to a painting system for painting workpieces
Implementation Method 3
sluice devices for efficient workpiece transportation and temperature control
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a treatment system having a treatment line which comprises a single-part or multi-part drying chamber for drying and/or curing coated workpieces, optionally vehicle bodies. An at least two-part drying conveyor device is provided which extends along an at least two-part drying conveyor portion, the drying conveyor portion having at least two conveyor sub-portions, the first conveyor sub-portion having a first conveyor sub-device which is designed as a longitudinal conveyor device, and the second conveyor portion having a second conveyor sub-portion which is designed as a transverse conveyor device. The invention further relates to a treatment method.