Rail Connection Conveyor Using Trolley Inertia for Continuous Transfer
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing slope rail type gravity energy storage systems face inefficiencies due to power interruptions during rail connection switching, requiring external power for trolley movement and not utilizing trolley inertia, leading to increased operation costs and reduced energy utilization.
Innovation Solution
A rail connection and conveying device that utilizes the inertia of the trolley to transmit kinetic energy through a ratchet wheel and ratchet piece, converting it into potential energy using symmetrically arranged bevel gears and belts, allowing seamless power transmission and accumulation regardless of the trolley's entry direction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If chain transmission is used to independently drive the trolley on each rail, then the trolley can be driven stably, but the power is interrupted during connection switching between rails and external power is required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the driving functions of multiple rails into a single unified chain transmission system. The chain transmission device is shared across multiple rails, allowing the trolley to be driven continuously from one rail to another without power interruption. This merging approach eliminates the need for separate power units on each rail while maintaining stable driving performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The chain transmission device serves multiple functions: it drives the trolley on individual rails and also enables seamless power transmission during rail connection switching. The single chain transmission system is designed to accommodate multiple rails, making it a universal driving mechanism that eliminates the need for external power assistance during transitions.
2Ease of operation
If a new power unit is required for each rail switching, then the trolley can be driven out, but the operation cost increases and energy utilization efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the power units into a single shared chain transmission device, the system eliminates redundant power sources. The unified system drives the trolley across multiple rails without requiring additional power units at each switching point, thereby reducing energy waste and operational costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The chain transmission system is designed to automatically continue driving the trolley during rail transitions without requiring external power assistance. The system serves itself by maintaining continuous power transmission through the connection switching process, eliminating the need for external energy input.
3Ease of operation
If a new power unit is required for each rail switching, then the trolley can be driven out, but the operation cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple power units into a single shared chain transmission device, reducing the quantity of power sources required. This consolidation lowers operational costs by eliminating redundant equipment while maintaining the ability to drive the trolley across multiple rails seamlessly.
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
Enhances energy utilization efficiency by continuously operating without pauses, reducing dependence on external power, and ensuring stable, flexible power transmission and connection between rails.
Implementation Method 1
a ratchet wheel and ratchet piece for controlling unidirectional force accumulation of the force-accumulating piece being arranged on the force-accumulating piece
Implementation Method 2
an input bevel gear being arranged above the ratchet wheel and ratchet piece, two output bevel gears being symmetrically arranged above the input bevel gear, and the output bevel gears being engaged with lifting portions of the conveying belts
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a rail connection and conveying device, and relates to the technical field of slope rail type gravity energy accumulation, including a connection part, including a lifting piece and a rotating piece; a receiving part, mounted on the connection part and including a receiving shell, conveying belts and a frame, and a force-accumulating part, including a force-accumulating piece, a ratchet wheel and ratchet piece, an input bevel gear, and two output bevel gears. The present invention ensures that no matter the transport trolley enters from any side, the transport trolley can transfer kinetic energy and convert the kinetic energy into potential energy of a force-accumulating piece.