Skate Wheel Conveyor Preassembled Rollers Quick Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Skate wheel conveyor systems are time-consuming to assemble and disassemble, especially when handling heavy or large products, due to the need for manual assembly of individual wheels, spacers, and axles, which increases manufacturing costs and complexity.
Innovation Solution
Preassembled skate wheel conveyor rollers with a quick assembly system that includes compression end caps and retaining supports with angled slots, allowing for easy insertion and retention within a frame assembly, facilitating efficient assembly and disassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If wheels, spacers, and axles are individually shipped and manually assembled, then the conveyor system can be customized for different product sizes, but assembly time and manufacturing complexity increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-assembling the wheels, spacers, and axles into complete roller assemblies before shipping. This allows the conveyor to be customized for different product sizes while significantly reducing on-site assembly time, as the rollers are ready-to-install units rather than individual components requiring manual assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the conveyor system into modular roller assemblies that can be independently manufactured and pre-assembled. Each roller assembly functions as a complete unit that can be quickly installed into the conveyor frame, enabling customization while reducing overall assembly complexity and time.
2Reliability
If wheels, spacers, and axles are manually assembled into rollers, then the conveyor can be configured for specific load requirements, but the assembly process becomes time-consuming and complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the wheels, spacers, and axles into integrated roller assemblies that are pre-assembled as complete units. This combining of components maintains the ability to configure the conveyor for specific load requirements while dramatically reducing assembly complexity, as the integrated rollers are installed as single units rather than being assembled from individual parts.
3Ease of repair
If the conveyor is disassembled for part repair, then broken wheels can be replaced, but the process becomes very difficult and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the conveyor system into modular roller assemblies that can be easily removed and replaced. This segmentation enables quick repair by allowing individual rollers to be extracted from the conveyor frame and replaced with new or refurbished units, significantly reducing maintenance downtime compared to disassembling the entire conveyor system.
4Loss of time
If preassembled rollers are used with a quick assembly system, then assembly time is reduced, but the system requires compression end caps and retaining supports to minimize roller deflection
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the fastening function into separate compression end caps and retaining supports that are distinct from the roller assemblies themselves. This extraction allows the rollers to be pre-assembled as simple units while the fastening mechanism is handled by dedicated components, reducing roller complexity while enabling quick assembly through a specialized but streamlined fastening system.
Data Source
AI summary
A skate wheel conveyor system includes a pair of frame sides of a frame assembly. A plurality of preassembled rollers is received between the pair of frame members. Each of the rollers includes a plurality of wheels interposed between a plurality of spacers and a shaft receiving the plurality of wheels and the plurality of spacers. A quick assembly system retains the rollers between the pair of frame members and minimizing deflections of the preassembled rollers.