Screen Scoop Power Transmission Module Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing screen scoops face issues with power transmission damage due to twisting forces, leading to oil leakage and prolonged repair times, especially when chain or hydraulic motor components are damaged.

Innovation Solution

A separate power transmission module with interconnected cog wheels is designed to detach and attach quickly, preventing twisting and allowing for easy replacement, thus minimizing downtime and avoiding chain stretching and damage.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Volume of moving object

If the power transmission apparatus is integrated into the screen scoop body, then the structure is compact, but the twisting forces cause oil leakage and damage to sealing structures

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower transmission apparatus integrationVSAvoidsealing structure durability
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The power transmission apparatus is divided into a separate module that can be detached from the screen scoop body. This segmentation allows the twisting forces generated during operation to be isolated to the screen scoop body without affecting the power transmission module, thereby preventing oil leakage and damage to sealing structures while maintaining a compact integrated design when assembled.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Volume of moving object

If the power transmission apparatus is integrated into the screen scoop body, then the structure is compact, but repair time is prolonged when components are damaged

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower transmission apparatus integrationVSAvoidrepair time
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The power transmission apparatus is designed as a separate modular unit that can be quickly detached from the screen scoop body. When components such as chains, cog wheels, or hydraulic motors are damaged, the entire module can be removed and replaced as a single unit, significantly reducing repair time compared to disassembling and repairing individual integrated components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The power transmission apparatus is extracted from the integrated screen scoop body structure and formed as a separate replaceable module. This extraction enables rapid removal and replacement of the entire power transmission system without affecting the screen scoop body, thereby minimizing downtime and reducing repair time when components fail.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

3Power

If chain and cog wheel mechanisms are used for power transmission, then power transmission is achieved, but chain stretching and damage occur during operation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower transmission capabilityVSAvoidchain mechanism durability
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The chain and cog wheel mechanical power transmission system is replaced with a hydraulic motor-driven system. The hydraulic motor directly drives the screen shafts through hydraulic fluid transmission, eliminating the chain mechanism entirely. This substitution prevents chain stretching and damage while maintaining effective power transmission capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical 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

The solution reduces the likelihood of power transmission damage, maintains lubrication, and enables rapid repair of the screen scoop, significantly reducing downtime when issues arise.

Implementation Method 1

the power transmission apparatus comprises a cog wheel for each shaft, the cog wheels being connected to rotate each other and the rotating motor being connected to rotate the cog wheels by a cog wheel

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical engagement: Gear

Implementation Method 2

the lubricating oil inside the power transmission module stays there and the power transmission members do not have to suffer from lack of lubrication

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLubrication: Lubrication

Data Source

PatentEP2018457B1Screen scoop and power transmission module for screen scoop
Publication Date: 2019.10.23 RAMTEC
  • EP2018457B1 patent drawingFigure 1~2b
  • EP2018457B1 patent drawingFigure 3a~4b

AI summary

The invention relates to a screen scoop and a power transmission module for screen scoop. The screen scoop comprises at least one separate power transmission module (4), which includes a body (4') forming a closed space 5 and a power transmission wheel for each screen shaft (2; 2a, 2b) of the screen scoop (1) which may be connected to be rotated by a separate rotating motor (3), in which case the shaft (9) of each power transmission wheel is provided with coupling members (13) which connect the screen scoop irrotatably to the ends of the screen shafts (2; 2a, 2b).