Ram Block Impulse Transfer for Coal Cake Compaction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing devices for producing coal cakes for coking face inefficiencies in compression and solidification due to direct impact methods, which result in lateral material displacement and uneven stress on the molding box walls.

Innovation Solution

A device with a processing unit that moves both horizontally and vertically, featuring a stamp block that can be movably coupled to the impact element, allowing for controlled impulse transfer and reduced speed to minimize lateral displacement, with a stamping surface design that concentrates compression and adapts to different material properties.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Speed

If direct impact method is used to compact coal bed, then compaction speed is improved, but lateral material displacement increases and stress on molding box walls becomes uneven

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompaction speedVSAvoidlateral material displacement
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a stamping block as an intermediary between the impact element and the coal bed. The impact element strikes the stamping block, which then transfers the impulse to the coal bed. This mediator allows the impact force to be distributed over a larger area and controlled duration, achieving effective compaction while minimizing lateral material displacement and reducing stress concentration on molding box walls.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If impact element strikes bulk material directly, then compaction efficiency is improved, but stress on adjacent side walls of mold box increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompaction efficiencyVSAvoidstress on side walls
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSStress or pressure

Solution Approach 1:

The stamping block serves as a mediator that distributes the impact force from the impact element across a broader area of the coal bed. This distribution effect reduces the concentration of stress on adjacent side walls of the mold box while maintaining effective compaction efficiency through controlled impulse transfer.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Manufacturing precision

If stamping surface of punch block is smaller than impact surface of impact element, then compaction is more concentrated, but material deflection perpendicular to impact direction increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecompaction concentrationVSAvoidmaterial deflection
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies local quality by designing the stamping surface of the punch block to be larger than or equal to the impact surface of the impact element. This configuration ensures that the impact force is distributed over a sufficient area, preventing material deflection perpendicular to the impact direction while maintaining concentrated compaction beneath the stamping block through the controlled impulse transfer mechanism.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

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 approach enhances coal compression efficiency and solidification, reducing lateral material displacement and stress on the molding box walls, while allowing for precise control of compression effects through adjustable impact speed, frequency, and mass distribution.

Implementation Method 1

The impact element effectively exerts a straight elastic impact on the ram block, thus preventing tilting movements of the ram block in relation to the direction of impact

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElastic impact: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

a processing unit which as a whole can be moved both horizontally and vertically by means of a movement device

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical motion: Mechanical Force

Data Source

PatentEP2875095B1Device for producing a coal cake for coking
Publication Date: 2019.08.21 PAUL WURTH SA
  • EP2875095B1 patent drawingFigure 1~3

AI summary

The invention relates to a device for producing a coal cake for coking, comprising an upwardly open moulding box (1), for receiving a filling (2) comprising pulverized coal with or without a binder, and at least one impact element (4), acting on the filling (2) in the moulding box (1) for compacting and consolidating the filling to form a block. According to the invention, a ram block (5) is provided, intended to be placed onto the filling and at least partially transferring the impulse of the impact element (4) to the filling (2).