Vibrating Conical Distributing Table for Cut Vegetable Handling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing combination weighing apparatuses face challenges in efficiently handling cut vegetables due to adherence issues and uneven distribution, particularly when using fixed or non-vibrating distributing parts, which impede the smooth supply and distribution of articles.
Innovation Solution
A combination weighing apparatus featuring a conical vibrating distributing table with a conical body above its apex, radial parts with a downward gap, and a rotary stirring unit with a stirring arm and leading end stirring plate, which inhibits adherence and ensures even distribution of cut vegetables across the periphery.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a fixed distributing part is used, then the structure is simple, but cut vegetables adhere to the distributing part and fail to be transported well
Solution Approach 1:
The distributing part is configured to vibrate in the vertical direction, which prevents cut vegetables from adhering to its surface. This vibration mechanism enables smooth transport of vegetables without sticking, resolving the contradiction between structural simplicity and transport efficiency.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a rotator is hung from above the distributing part, then adherence is prevented, but the articles are fed laterally and distributed unevenly
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of hanging a rotator from above the distributing part, the invention feeds articles from above the distributing part which vibrates vertically. This inverted approach prevents adherence through vibration while maintaining uniform distribution by eliminating the lateral feeding problem caused by overhead rotators.
3Ease of operation
If the distributing part rotates, then articles can be supplied from above, but cut vegetables adhere to the rotating surface
Solution Approach 1:
The distributing part vibrates in the vertical direction instead of rotating, which prevents cut vegetables from adhering to its surface while still allowing articles to be supplied from above. This vibration-based approach resolves the contradiction between ease of operation and adherence prevention.
4Area of stationary object
If radial parts are arranged closely without gap, then space is utilized efficiently, but articles stagnate between the distributing table and radial parts
Solution Approach 1:
The distributing part vibrates vertically, which prevents articles from stagnating in the gaps between radial parts while maintaining efficient space utilization. The vibration keeps articles in motion, ensuring continuous flow without requiring excessive spacing.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The apparatus effectively prevents cut vegetables from adhering to the distributing table and stagnating between the table and radial parts, ensuring uniform distribution and efficient supply to all radial parts, thereby addressing the challenges of adherence and uneven distribution.
Implementation Method 1
a conical distributing part (which may be referred to as 'distributing table' or 'distributing feeder' depending on literature) having a conical vibrating surface
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AI summary
A combination weighing apparatus comprises a distributing table having a conical vibrating surface, a cap disposed above an apex portion of the distributing table, a plurality of supply troughs arranged radially around the distributing table with a downward gap S interposed therebetween, and a rotary stirrer for stirring articles supplied from the distributing table to the plurality of supply troughs. The rotary stirrer includes a stirring arm extending from the apex portion of the distributing table along the vibrating surface and a leading end stirring plate disposed on the leading end side of the stirring arm. The leading end stirring plate is arranged in the gap.