Slipform Paver Conveyor Adjustment for Changing Material Intake
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional slipform pavers face challenges in simplifying the operation of conveyor devices due to changes in material intake position and working equipment position or replacement, necessitating improved adaptability and flexibility.
Innovation Solution
The conveyor belt device is equipped with an adjusting device that allows independent or simultaneous adjustment of its ends and length, enabling flexibility in positioning and length adaptation relative to the machine frame, with actuators facilitating pivoting and vertical movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the position of material intake area or working equipment changes, then adaptability is improved, but operational complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The conveyor belt device is made dynamically adjustable through the adjusting device that enables movement of the first and second ends in the longitudinal direction. This dynamic capability allows the conveyor belt length and position to be adapted to different material intake locations and working equipment positions, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and operational complexity by providing flexibility without requiring complete system reconfiguration
Solution Approach 2:
The adjusting device provides universal adjustment capability that serves multiple functions: adjusting conveyor belt length, repositioning material intake area, and adapting to different working equipment configurations. This multi-functionality allows a single device to handle various operational scenarios, improving adaptability while maintaining manageable operational complexity through integrated control
2Adaptability or versatility
If the conveyor belt device is made adjustable to adapt to different positions, then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The conveyor belt device is segmented into adjustable components with the adjusting device enabling independent adjustment of the first and second ends. This segmentation allows each end to be positioned independently to match different material intake locations and working equipment positions, providing versatility while keeping the adjustment mechanism manageable through modular design
Solution Approach 2:
The adjusting device introduces dynamic adjustability to the conveyor belt system, allowing the first and second ends to move independently in the longitudinal direction. This dynamic capability enables the conveyor belt length and position to be adapted to various operational requirements, enhancing versatility without requiring complete system redesign
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AI summary
In a slipform paver (1) having at least one machine frame (2), at least three travel devices (4) connected to the machine frame (2), at least one conveyor belt device (6) connected to the machine frame (2) in such a way that the conveyor belt device (6) is pivotable relative to the machine frame (2) at least about a substantially horizontal axis and at least about a substantially vertical axis, wherein the conveyor belt device has at least a first end and at least one second end, wherein the conveyor belt device has at least one conveyor belt base and at least one conveyor belt arranged on the conveyor belt base, wherein the conveyor belt rotates around at least one first deflection roller at the first end of the conveyor belt device and at least around a second deflection roller at a second end of the conveyor belt device, at least one first actuator (22) arranged and designed in such a way,that the conveyor belt device (6) is pivotable at least about the substantially horizontal axis (19), at least one second actuator (24, 34) which is arranged and designed such that the conveyor belt device (6) is pivotable at least about the substantially vertical axis (36), that at least one adjusting device is provided which is designed such that the first and the second end of the conveyor belt device are adjustable in the longitudinal direction of the conveyor belt device.,