Removable Coupling for Cogged Belt Drawing Elements
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cogged belt conveyor systems require the entire belt to be replaced when drawing or abutting elements break, leading to significant downtime and costs due to the need for a new belt and extensive replacement procedures.
Innovation Solution
A system for removably blocking drawing-abutting elements to a cogged belt using a coupling element and removable fastening means, allowing for quick and easy replacement of individual elements without needing a new belt, minimizing downtime.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If drawing or abutting elements are fixed unremovably to the belt, then the elements remain stable during conveying, but the entire belt must be replaced when an element breaks, leading to significant downtime and costs
Solution Approach 1:
The belt structure is segmented into modular coupling elements that can be independently replaced. Each coupling element is a separate component that can be detached and replaced without affecting the entire belt, allowing quick replacement of broken elements while maintaining the rest of the conveyor system in operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The fastening system transitions from a static unremovable connection to a dynamic removable connection. The coupling elements can be quickly attached and detached using simple fastening mechanisms, enabling the system to adapt to maintenance needs without complete belt replacement, thus reducing downtime.
2Reliability
If drawing or abutting elements are fixed unremovably to the belt, then the elements remain stable during conveying, but a new belt must be mounted and phased, requiring the conveyor to be halted for a long time
Solution Approach 1:
The replacement process is simplified by segmenting the belt into independent coupling elements. Each element can be replaced individually without requiring complete belt removal and reinstallation, making the maintenance process as easy as replacing a single component rather than an entire assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
Individual coupling elements are designed as inexpensive, replaceable components. When a drawing or abutting element breaks, only the specific coupling element needs to be replaced rather than the entire expensive belt, making maintenance more economical and straightforward.
3Reliability
If the entire belt is replaced when an element breaks, then the conveyor maintains stable operation, but costs increase due to needing a new belt and extensive replacement procedures
Solution Approach 1:
The belt system is divided into reusable segments (coupling elements). When one element fails, only that specific segment is replaced while the rest of the belt components remain in use, significantly reducing material waste and replacement costs compared to replacing the entire belt.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables recovery and reuse of the majority of belt components. Broken elements are discarded and replaced individually, while the coupling elements and belt structure are recovered and continue to serve, minimizing material loss and environmental impact.
Data Source
AI summary
The system for removably blocking a drawing-abutting element to a cogged belt comprises: a drawing-abutting element (2A, 2B, 2C, 2D) of an article (3) in turn comprising a base (13) and an upper portion (14) which develops starting from the base (13) and is conformed for drawing or abutting the article (3); a coupling element (10) fixable to a cogged belt (4) at a first surface (23) of the cogged belt (4) located opposite a side (22) in which cogs (5) are arranged, in order to project with respect to the first surface (23); the base (13) of the drawing-abutting element (2A, 2B, 2C, 2D) affords a seating (11) for receiving the coupling element (10), the seating (11) and the coupling element (10) being conformed such as to joint-couple to one another; the base (13) affords at least a through-hole (17) opening in the first seating (11); the system further comprising first removable fastening means (12) for engaging in the at least a through-hole (17) and blocking the drawing-abutting elements (2A, 2B, 2C, 2D) to the coupling element (10) when the drawing-abutting elements (2A, 2B, 2C, 2D) and the coupling element (10) are joint-coupled to one another.