Telescopic Conveyor Guiding Elements for Space Optimization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Telescopic conveyors, while useful in bridging variable distances, can occupy space and impede operations when not in continuous use, making it difficult to utilize installations efficiently, especially when the need for unit load movement changes between continuous and intermittent supply.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a telescopic conveyor and guiding elements, where the conveyor can be moved between a parking and an operating position using securing components and guiding elements, allowing for flexible use and preventing tilting or collision, enabling space reuse when not in use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a telescopic conveyor is permanently arranged in front of a supply arrangement, then unit loads can be continuously moved into trailers, but the supply arrangement cannot be flexibly used for other purposes when the telescopic conveyor is not needed
Solution Approach 1:
The telescopic conveyor is designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing it to be positioned in front of the supply arrangement when needed for continuous unit load movement, and moved away to allow flexible use of the supply arrangement for other purposes. This dynamic repositioning capability resolves the contradiction between maintaining continuous productivity and preserving adaptability.
2Ease of operation
If a telescopic conveyor is permanently arranged at a location, then it can quickly respond to large quantity supply needs, but it occupies space and impedes operations when not in use
Solution Approach 1:
The telescopic conveyor transitions from a stationary permanent arrangement to a dynamic movable system. When large quantity supply needs arise, the conveyor is quickly moved into position and extended to the required length. When not in use, it is retracted and moved to a storage position, freeing up the space for other operations. This dynamic behavior eliminates the need for permanent space occupation while maintaining quick response capability.
3Area of stationary object
If the telescopic conveyor is moved between positions, then space can be optimized, but the conveyor may tilt or collide with other components during movement
Solution Approach 1:
Guiding elements are introduced as intermediary components that facilitate the movement of the telescopic conveyor between positions. These guiding elements constrain the movement path and provide stability during transitions, preventing tilting and collision with other system components. The guiding elements act as mediators that enable space optimization through movement while maintaining reliability during the movement process.
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AI summary
A system has a telescopic conveyor 20 and at least one guiding element 40. The at least one guiding element 40 may be fixed at a location by means of securing components 43. The telescopic conveyor 20 can be moved in or counter to the conveying direction of the telescopic conveyor 20 from a parking position into an operating position, with the telescopic conveyor 20 being guided by the at least one guiding element 40, in order to allow operation of the telescopic conveyor 20. The telescopic conveyor 20 can be moved in or counter to the conveying direction of the telescopic conveyor 20, with the telescopic conveyor 20 being guided by the at least one guiding element 40, from an operating position into a parking position in order to clear a space which is occupied by the telescopic conveyor 20 in the operating position.