Perpendicular Frame Transport Hopper for Carbonaceous Paste
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current carbonaceous paste transport systems can only efficiently supply two vibrocompaction machines simultaneously, limiting production capacity as they cannot operate effectively with more than two machines aligned due to interference from the transport hopper, which blocks passage when machines are in operation.
Innovation Solution
A transport device with a main frame on rolling rails and a secondary frame on perpendicular rollers, allowing the transport hopper to move freely along a main direction and adjust to a secondary direction to supply carbonaceous paste to multiple machines without interfering with their operation, enabling the hopper to position above any machine's mold for efficient paste delivery.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a single transport hopper supplies multiple vibrocompaction machines, then production capacity increases, but the transport hopper blocks passage and interferes with machine operation when machines are in operation
Solution Approach 1:
The transport hopper is equipped with a secondary frame that can move in a secondary direction perpendicular to the main travel direction. This allows the hopper to position itself laterally above the mold opening of any machine in the series, enabling supply to multiple machines without blocking their operation, as the hopper can extend sideways to align with the mold opening while machines pass underneath
2Productivity
If more than two vibrocompaction machines are aligned, then production capacity increases, but the transport hopper cannot effectively supply all machines simultaneously due to space constraints
Solution Approach 1:
The transport hopper incorporates a secondary frame with rolling means that enables dynamic positioning in a secondary direction. This allows the hopper to adapt its position laterally to supply paste to different machines along the alignment, providing the flexibility needed to serve multiple machines simultaneously or sequentially without mechanical interference
Solution Approach 2:
By adding movement capability in a secondary perpendicular direction, the hopper gains the ability to service machines arranged in a linear sequence. The hopper can extend laterally above the mold opening of any machine in the series, effectively adding a dimensional degree of freedom that enables versatile positioning for supplying multiple machines
3Adaptability or versatility
If the transport hopper moves freely to supply multiple machines, then adaptability increases, but device complexity increases due to additional rolling mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The transport device is divided into two independent frame systems: a main frame with rolling means for movement in the main direction along the machine alignment, and a secondary frame with its own rolling means for movement in the secondary perpendicular direction. This segmentation allows each frame to handle one dimension of movement independently, simplifying the control and mechanical design compared to a coupled system
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 solution allows for the supply of carbonaceous paste to at least three vibrocompaction machines from a single point, increasing production capacity without interrupting the operation of existing machines, as the transport device can move freely and position correctly above each machine's mold.
Implementation Method 1
a main frame of which rolls on a rolling path, extending in a main direction, parallel to the axis of alignment of the compacting machines
Implementation Method 2
a secondary frame, itself mounted for example on rollers and installed on rolling rails secured to the main frame
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AI summary
The device (200) comprises: a main frame (202) comprising a main bearing unit intended to cooperate with a main track (16) to move the main frame according to a main direction; a transport hopper (201) supported by the main frame and supplied with a carbonaceous paste; devices (211, 212) for opening and closing the transport hopper by which the paste is delivered to a forming machine; and a secondary frame. The main frame includes guides defining a secondary track extending according to a second direction perpendicular to the main direction. The device (200) comprises: a main frame (202) comprising a main bearing unit intended to cooperate with a main track (16) to move the main frame according to a main direction; a transport hopper (201) supported by the main frame and supplied with a carbonaceous paste; devices (211, 212) for opening and closing the transport hopper by which the paste is delivered to a forming machine; and a secondary frame. The main frame includes guides defining a secondary track extending according to a second direction perpendicular to the main direction. The secondary frame is related to the transport hopper according to the main direction and the secondary direction and provided with a secondary bearing unit co-operating with the guides of the main frame to move the secondary frame on the secondary track according to the secondary direction. The opening and closing devices are interdependent of the transport hopper. The bearing units of the main frame and the secondary frame are rollers. The device further comprises an actuation unit interposed between the secondary frame and the main frame to move the secondary frame compared to the main frame according to the secondary direction, and a unit to measure the quantity of carbonaceous paste contained in the transport hopper. The secondary bearing unit includes three pairs of rollers including a pair of rollers placed on a rear side of the secondary frame and two pairs of rollers separated from each other by a determined distance and placed on a front side of the secondary frame. An independent claim is included for an assembly for manufacturing mould blocks.