Palletizing Feed Belt Protrusion Reducing Bag Transfer Distance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing palletizing devices require a significant time and effort to move filled sacks from the feed position to the sliding position due to a large feed distance, which increases the overall duration of the palletizing process.
Innovation Solution
The palletizing device design includes a feed belt that protrudes into the frame of the pushing device, reducing the feed distance between the feed and shifting positions, allowing the feed position to be completely within the frame, thereby minimizing the movement path and time required for this transfer.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the feed belt is arranged laterally next to the sliding surface, then the feeding structure is simple, but the feed distance becomes large and palletizing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The feed belt is extended in the longitudinal direction to protrude into the frame of the pushing device, changing the spatial arrangement from a purely lateral configuration to one that utilizes the longitudinal dimension. This dimensional extension reduces the feed distance without adding complex lateral structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The feed belt performs preliminary conveying action by delivering filled sacks directly to a position within the pushing device frame, pre-positioning the sacks closer to the sliding surface before the pushing operation begins. This preliminary positioning reduces the subsequent movement required.
2Loss of time
If the feed distance is reduced by protruding the feed belt into the pushing device frame, then the palletizing time is reduced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The feed belt serves multiple functions: it conveys filled sacks from the feeding device and simultaneously positions them within the pushing device frame. This multi-functionality achieves time reduction without requiring separate positioning mechanisms, thereby limiting complexity increase.
Solution Approach 2:
The feed belt is integrated with the pushing device frame structure, merging the conveying function with the positioning function. This integration achieves the dual goal of reducing feed distance and minimizing additional structural complexity.
3Length of moving object
If the feed belt protrudes into the frame of the pushing device, then the movement path is minimized, but the structural complexity of the frame increases
Solution Approach 1:
The frame structure is segmented to accommodate the protruding feed belt, with the frame divided into regions that support the belt extension. This segmentation allows the feed belt to protrude without requiring complete frame redesign, limiting structural complexity increase.
Solution Approach 2:
The feed belt is nested within the frame structure in such a way that it protrudes into the frame space without requiring external support structures. The belt is accommodated within the existing frame geometry, minimizing additional structural complexity.
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
This design significantly reduces the time needed for the palletizing process by minimizing the movement path between the feed and shifting positions, enhancing efficiency and reducing the overall time required for forming a stack of sacks.
Implementation Method 1
The feed belt is designed in such a way that the feed distance between the feed position and the shifting position is smaller
Implementation Method 2
a sliding device (110) with a sliding surface (112) for forming a layer of filled sacks
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AI summary
The invention relates to a palletizing device (100) for stacking layers (230) of at least two rows (210) of filled bags (200) into a stack of bags (240), comprising a sliding device (110) with a sliding surface (112) for forming a layer (230) of filled bags (200) and a feed device (10) with at least one feed belt (20) for feeding filled bags (20) into a feed position (Z) on the sliding surface (112), wherein the sliding device (110) has a sliding table (114) next to the sliding surface (112) and a slider (116) for pushing the filled bags (200) from a sliding position (S) on the sliding surface (112) onto the sliding table (114), wherein the feed belt (20) is configured such thatthat a feed distance (ZA) between the feed position (Z) and the slide position (S) is smaller than a slide distance (SA) between the slide position (S) and a frame (118) of the slide device (110) at the feed end (22) of the feed belt (20).