Multi-sectioned Boom Concrete Conveyor Hinged Articulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing concrete conveyor systems face challenges such as limited maneuverability, high operational costs, safety risks due to over-pressurization, and inefficiencies in navigating tight spaces, particularly in compact construction sites, and require specific concrete mixtures and frequent equipment replacement.
Innovation Solution
A portable multi-sectioned boom concrete conveyor assembly with a main conveyor boom section, a feeder conveyor, and a distal conveyor boom section that includes a rotatable pass-through section with a hinged connection, allowing for adjustable angles and extended positions, enabling more flexible and efficient concrete delivery.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a conduit-based pumping system is used to transport concrete, then concrete can be delivered to the placement location, but the system requires specific concrete mixtures and presents safety risks due to over-pressurization
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the conduit-based pumping system with a belt conveyor system. Instead of using pressurized air or pumps to force concrete through a conduit, the invention uses mechanical belt conveyors to physically transport concrete along the boom sections. This substitution eliminates the over-pressurization risks and the requirement for specific concrete mixtures, while maintaining the ability to deliver concrete to the placement location
Solution Approach 2:
The belt conveyor system uses simpler, more robust components that can handle varied concrete mixtures without risk of over-pressurization. The system replaces expensive, complex pumping equipment with more straightforward mechanical conveyors that are easier to maintain and operate safely
2Length of moving object
If multiple boom sections are pivotally coupled with single degree of freedom, then the boom pipeline can be extended and articulated, but the system is limited to vertical movement and requires rotation of the entire pipeline for horizontal navigation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the boom sections dynamically adjustable by introducing multiple degrees of freedom to each section. Instead of fixed single-axis pivots, the boom sections can articulate in multiple directions independently, allowing the system to navigate complex spatial configurations without rotating the entire pipeline. This dynamic capability enables precise positioning in tight construction spaces
Solution Approach 2:
The boom pipeline is divided into multiple independently controllable sections, each capable of articulating in multiple directions. This segmentation allows each section to be positioned independently to reach placement locations in tight spaces, eliminating the need to rotate the entire long pipeline for horizontal navigation
3Adaptability or versatility
If the entire boom pipeline is rotated for horizontal movement, then the boom can navigate to different locations, but the process is time- and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The boom sections are equipped with dynamic articulation capabilities that allow rapid repositioning without time-consuming rotations. Each section can independently adjust its orientation to reach different placement locations, enabling quick adaptation to changing site requirements and eliminating labor-intensive manual repositioning
4Shape
If telescopic boom sections are used, then vertical adjustment is possible, but the boom sections must remain coplanar and horizontal to prevent concrete from flowing along the belt due to gravity
Solution Approach 1:
The boom sections are designed with dynamic articulation joints that allow each section to independently change its orientation and angle. This enables the sections to be positioned at various angles to the horizontal plane without causing concrete to flow uncontrollably, as the belt conveyor system maintains proper inclination control while providing versatile positioning options
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AI summary
A portable multi-sectioned boom concrete conveyor assembly includes a main conveyor boom section and a distal conveyor boom section. The distal conveyor boom section is hinged, relative to the main conveyor boom section, so that the distal conveyor boom section can be adjusted in order to provide concrete to a desired location.