Conveyor Boom Assembly With Reversible Distal Section for Precise Delivery
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing boom systems require extensive adjustment and rotation of the entire main boom section to deliver material to precise locations, which is time-consuming and inefficient.
Innovation Solution
A conveyor boom assembly with a distal boom section that can be extended or retracted relative to the main boom section, and a reversible conveyor belt that allows material to be deposited at desired locations without repositioning the main boom section, enhancing positional control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the entire main boom section is rotated or repositioned to deliver material to a different location, then the material can be delivered to another location, but the operation becomes time-consuming and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The boom system is divided into a main boom section and a separate distal boom section. The distal boom section can be independently positioned relative to the main boom section, allowing the material delivery point to be adjusted without moving the entire main boom. This segmentation enables faster repositioning since only the distal section needs to be adjusted rather than the complete boom assembly.
2Measurement precision
If a distal boom section is added to allow finer control over delivery location, then positional precision is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The distal boom section is designed to nest within or alongside the main boom section when not in use. The distal section can be retracted into a compact configuration that minimizes its spatial footprint while still providing the full range of motion when deployed. This nesting approach reduces the overall complexity and space requirements of the system.
3Length of moving object
If the distal boom section is extended outward to increase material placement range, then the effective range is doubled, but the structural complexity and control requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The distal boom section is designed with dynamic positioning capabilities, allowing it to be extended outward or retracted inward relative to the main boom section. The coupling mechanism enables the distal section to move between extended and retracted positions, providing variable reach while maintaining structural integrity. This dynamic configuration allows the system to adapt its length based on operational requirements.
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AI summary
A conveyor boom assembly includes a main boom section and a distal boom section that is coupled to the distal end of the main boom section. Both the main boom section and distal boom sections have conveyor belts to move material along the respective boom section. The distal boom section is moveable in a direction to extend forward of the main boom section, and it can also be moved to retract under the main boom section. Further, the conveyor belt of the distal boom section can be selectively driven in either direction, forward or reverse.