Slipform Paver Belt Conveyor Adjustment for Flexible Material Placement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing slipform pavers face challenges in simplifying the operation of the conveying device due to changes in the position of the material reception area and working device, necessitating improved flexibility and adaptability.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of an adjustment device that allows the ends of the belt conveyor device to be adjusted in the longitudinal direction, enabling independent or simultaneous adjustment of the belt conveyor base and the spacing between return rollers, enhancing flexibility and adaptability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the belt conveyor device is made fixed in position, then the structure is simple and stable, but the adaptability to different material placement and working device configurations is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The belt conveyor device is designed with adjustable ends that can be repositioned along the longitudinal direction, transforming the fixed structure into a dynamic one. This allows the conveyor to adapt to different material placement requirements and working device configurations while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure through controlled adjustability rather than complete reconfigurability
2Adaptability or versatility
If the belt conveyor ends are made adjustable in the longitudinal direction, then the flexibility and adaptability are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The belt conveyor device is segmented into adjustable ends and a conveyor belt, allowing independent adjustment of the ends along the longitudinal direction. This segmentation enables flexibility and adaptability to different configurations while keeping the overall device complexity manageable by adjusting only specific components rather than the entire structure
3Adaptability or versatility
If the material reception area position is changed frequently, then the adaptability to different application requirements is improved, but the operational complexity and time consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable ends of the belt conveyor device enable dynamic repositioning of the material reception area to match different application requirements. This dynamic capability allows the system to adapt to varying configurations without requiring complete disassembly or complex repositioning operations, thereby reducing time consumption while maintaining high adaptability
Data Source
AI summary
A slipform paver includes a machine frame, at least three travelling devices connected to the machine frame, and at least one belt conveyor device pivotable relative to the machine frame about an essentially horizontal axis and about an essentially vertical axis. The belt conveyor device includes a first end and a second end, a belt conveyor base and a belt conveyor arranged on said belt conveyor base, wherein the belt conveyor revolves around a first return roller and a second return roller. A first actuator is configured such that the belt conveyor device is pivotable about the essentially horizontal axis. A second actuator is configured such that the belt conveyor device is pivotable about the essentially vertical axis. An adjustment device is configured such that the first and second ends of the belt conveyor device are adjustable in the longitudinal direction of the belt conveyor device.