GB2484546A - Telescopic conveyor with pivotable end unit - Google Patents
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- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
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- B65G15/26—Conveyors having endless load-conveying surfaces, i.e. belts and like continuous members, to which tractive effort is transmitted by means other than endless driving elements of similar configuration comprising a series of co-operating units extensible, e.g. telescopic
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Abstract
A telescopic belt conveyor has an end unit 12 which is pivotable around a horizontal axis, such as to accommodate unloading from vehicles 50 of different floor heights into a warehouse 42 or distribution centre.
Description
Telescopic Belt Conveyor The present invention relates to a telescopic belt conveyor for conveying goods.
Telescopic belt conveyors are widely used in warehouses and distribution centres for conveying goods to and from delivery vehicles. Typically, a telescopic belt conveyor includes a base conveyor unit, an extendable outer conveyor unit and optionally one or more intermediate conveyor units that can be extended telescopically from the base conveyor unit. The base, outer and optional intermediate conveyor units support a conveyor belt that travels over the upper surfaces of the conveyor units to convey goods placed on the belt. The lower part of each conveyor unit includes a belt retum mechanism that compensates automatically for changes in the length of the conveyor to maintain a substantially constant tension in the belt.
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* ***** * A telescopic belt conveyor is generally mounted in a loading dock of a warehouse and is * designed so that, when extended, the free end of the conveyor is located at a height of :° about 200cm above the exterior ground level. This is ideal when the delivery vehicle is a large lorry as it allows a worker in the vehicle comfortably to transfer goods between *5Se** * the conveyor and the vehicle.
However, a height of 200 cm may be too great for convenient use when the delivery vehicle is a smaller vehicle, such as a van. In this situation it may be difficult or dangerous for a worker in the vehicle to transfer goods between the conveyor and the vehicle.
A telescopic belt conveyor described in US 5351809 includes an adjustable vertical support that allows the entire conveyor to be tilted upwards or downwards about a pivot axis at the rear of the base conveyor unit. This allows the conveyor to accommodate variations in the height of the delivery vehicles. 1-lowever, to allow for downwards tilting, the base conveyor unit has to be supported in a raised position relative to the ground, which may be inconvenient for workers transferring goods to and from the conveyor in the warehouse. Also, only a relatively restricted range of vertical movement is possible, owing to the fact that the vertical adjustment mechanism causes the height of the conveyor to vary within the loading dock.
It an object of the present invention to provide a telescopic belt conveyor that mitigates one or more of the aforesaid disadvantages.
According to the present invention there is provided a telescopic belt conveyor including a base conveyor unit, a telescopically extendable outer conveyor unit mounted on the base conveyor unit and extendable in relation thereto in an extension direction, said outer conveyor unit having a proximal end and a distal end that extends beyond the base conveyor unit in the extension direction when the conveyor is in an extended configuration, a conveyor belt supported by the base conveyor unit and the outer conveyor unit that provides a conveyor surface that extends along an upper surface of the base conveyor unit and the outer conveyor unit, and a pivotable conveyor unit that is *n 15 mounted on the distal end of the outer conveyor unit for pivoting movement about a * r substantially horizontal pivot axis, said pivotable conveyor unit having a free end remote * r * from said pivot axis whose height relative to a ground surface may be adjusted by pivoting movement of the pivotable conveyor unit.
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* The pivotabic conveyor unit can be adjusted to provide a variable loading height suited to the height of the vehicle to or from which goods are being transferred. No other modification to the telescopic belt conveyor is required and the height at which the telescopic belt conveyor extends through the loading dock is unaffected.
The conveyor belt may be supported by the pivotable conveyor unit to provide a conveyor surface that extends over at least part of an upper surface of the pivotable conveyor unit.
The pivotable conveyor unit may have free running rollers adjacent the free end, allowing a worker in the vehicle to transfer goods easily to or from the conveyor.
The telescopic belt conveyor may include drive means for adjusting the pivot angle of the pivotable conveyor unit.
Preferably, the pivotable conveyor unit is pivotable downwards relative to the upper surface of the extendable outer conveyor unit through a pivot angle range of approximately 0-25°. Alternatively, the pivotable conveyor unit may be arranged to pivot upwards and/or to pivot downwards by more than 25°.
The pivotable conveyor unit preferably has a length in the range 1-3 metres, preferably 1.5-2 metres.
The pivot axis is preferably located adjacent the upper surface of the outer conveyor unit, to minimise any gap formed between the outer and the pivotable conveyor unit as the pivotable conveyor unit pivots.
The telescopic belt conveyor may include a belt support structure that supports the conveyor belt in the vicinity of the pivot axis. The belt support structure preferably includes a first element that supports a conveying section of the belt and a second element that supports a returning section of the belt. The first and second elements are preferably positioned so as to support the conveying and returning sections of the belt * *.; 15 approximately equi-distantly above and below the pivot axis, so that the tension of the conveyor belt does not change significantly during pivoting of the pivotable conveyor *.**** * * unit.
***. *s * 0 The telescopic belt conveyor may include one or more extendable intermediate conveyor * : * units between the base conveyor unit and the outer conveyor unit.
An embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: * Figure 1 is an isometric view of an outer conveyor unit and a pivotable conveyor unit of a telescopic belt conveyor, with the conveyor belt removed; Figure 2 is an isometric view of the outer conveyor unit and the pivotable conveyor unit, showing the pivotable conveyor unit in a downwardly pivoted configuration; Figure 3 is an isometric view of the outer conveyor unit and the pivotable conveyor unit, with part of the housing removed to show internal components of the conveyor units; Figure 4 is an enlarged view showing part of the mechanism illustrated in Figure 3; Figure 5 is a sectional side view showing a complete telescopic belt conveyor in an extended configuration; Figure 6 is a sectional side view showing the telescopic belt conveyor with the pivotable conveyor unit in a downwardly pivoted configuration; Figure 7 is a sectional side view showing the telescopic belt conveyor in a retracted configuration, and Figure 8 is a sectional side view showing the telescopic belt conveyor mounted in a loading dock, wherein the conveyor is shown in retracted, extended and extended/pivoted configurations, together with a delivery vehicle.
Referring first to Figures 5-7, in this example the telescopic belt conveyor 2 includes a base conveyor unit 4, first and second intermediate conveyor units 6,8 and an outer a...
*,. conveyor unit 10. A pivotable conveyor unit 12 is pivotably mounted on a free end of the outer conveyor unit 10.
* **� 15 The intermediate conveyor units 6,8 and the outer conveyor unit 10 are telescopically * mounted in relation to one another and the base conveyor unit 4 so that they can be extended outwards from the base conveyor unit in an extension direction A, as shown in a. *s..
* Figures 5 and 6. In this extended configuration the intermediate conveyor units 6,8 and the outer conveyor unit 10, as well as the pivotable conveyor unit 12, are supported by the base conveyor unit 4 as cantilevers.
Alternatively, the intermediate and outer conveyor units 6,8,10 can be retracted so that in the retracted configuration they overlie the base conveyor unit 4 in a nested condition, as shown in Figure 7. The pivotable conveyor unit 12 also overlies the base conveyor unit 4 when the conveyor is retracted, the total length of the outer conveyor unit 10 and the pivotable conveyor unit 12 being slightly less than the length of the base conveyor unit 4.
The intermediate conveyor units 6,8 and the outer conveyor unit 10 are supported by a support mechanism that allows the conveyor units to be extended and retracted as required relative to the base conveyor unit 4. Any suitable support mechanism may be used. The support mechanism may for example include sets of wheels running on tracks S on the adjacent conveyor units, as described in US 3835980 (Brooks, Jar), the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.
A drive mechanism (not shown) is provided for extending and retracting the telescopic belt conveyor. Again, any suitable drive mechanism may be used. For example, the drive mechanism may consist of a set of drive chains driven by sprockets, as described in US 3835980 (Brooks, Jar).
A conveyor belt 14 is supported by the base, intermediate, outer and pivotable conveyor units 4,6,8,10,12 for conveying goods along the conveyor. The conveyor belt 14 comprises a continuous ioop and includes a conveying section that is supported by the upper surfaces of the conveyor units and a returning section that passes in the reverse 0**0 direction through the lower parts of the conveyor units, The conveyor belt 14 passes S..... . . . * * around numerous guide rollers 16 that guide the belt and maintain it at a substantially constant tension as the telescopic belt conveyor extends and retracts. Any suitable belt 0sS*0* * * guide mechanism may be used. For example, the belt guide mechanism may be substantially as described in US 3835980 (Brooks, Jnr). A reversible drive guide motor * :° 20 18 is provided for driving the conveyor belt 14 forwards or backwards, for conveying goods to or from a delivery vehicle.
The outer conveyor unit 10 and the pivotable conveyor unit 12 are shown in more detail in Figures 1-4. The outer conveyor unit 10 and the pivotable conveyor unit 12 each include an upper support surface 20 that supports the conveying section of the conveyor belt 14 (the base conveyor unit 4 and the intermediate conveyor units 6,8 also include support surfaces that support the conveying section of the conveyor belt). The conveyor belt 14 has been omitted from each of Figures 1-4 to allow the underlying parts of the outer and pivotable conveyor units 10,12 to be seen.
The pivotable conveyor unit 12 includes a guide roller 16 for the conveyor belt, which is located a short distance from the free end of the pivotable conveyor unit 12. The belt passes around this roller 161, which defines the maximum outward extent of the conveyor belt. A number of free running rollers 22 and a slide plate 24 are provided between the guide roller lôi and the free end of the pivotable conveyor unit 12, which allow a worker to transfer goods easily to and from the conveyor belt. A control panel 26 for controlling operation of the telescopic belt conveyor is provided on the free end of the pivotable conveyor unit 12.
The pivotable conveyor unit 12 is connected to the outer (or distal) end of the outer conveyor unit 10 by means of a pivot joint 28. The pivot axis X of the pivot joint 28 is substantially horizontal and perpendicular to the extension direction A, and is located adjacent to but slightly below the upper support surfaces 20 of the outer and pivotable conveyor units 10,12. The pivotable conveyor unit 12 is able to pivot about this pivot axis X between a horizontal position shown in Figure 1 and a downwardly tilted position shown in Figure 2. The pivot angle 0, measured downwards relative to horizontal, is typically adjustable in the range 0-25°. However, it is alternatively possible to arrange *...* 15 for the pivotable conveyor unit to pivot upwards and/or to pivot downwards by more 0.
than 25°.
* .**** * * * :° The pivot drive mechanism for adjusting the pivot angle 0 is shown in more detail in * Figure 4. The drive mechanism includes a linked pair of motor-driven rams 30 that act between a first transverse beam 32 in the lower part of the outer conveyor unit 10 and a * :°: 20 second transverse beam 34 in the lower part of the pivotable conveyor unit 12. As the rams 30 extend and contract they cause the pivotable conveyor unit 12 to pivot about the pivot axis X. It will be appreciated that the motor-driven rams may be replaced by alternative drive means if required.
The pivot mechanism also includes a belt support structure for supporting and guiding the conveyor belt 14 as it passes around the pivot joint. This belt support structure includes a first guide roller 36 that is mounted concentrically with the pivot axis X, a second guide roller 38 mounted within the pivotable conveyor unit 12 just below the first guide roller 36, and a third guide roller 40 mounted within the outer conveyor unit 10.
The first guide roller 36 engages and supports the underside of the conveying section of the conveyor belt 14 as it passes over the support surfaces 20 of the outer and pivotable conveyor units 10,12. The second and third guide rollers engage and support the returning section of the belt that passes through the lower parts of the outer and pivotable conveyor units 10,12. These three guide rollers 36,38,40 ensure that the conveying and returning sections of the belt pass approximately equi-distantly above and below the pivot axis X, so that the tension of the belt is substantially unaffected by the pivoting movement of the pivotable conveyor unit 12.
Use of the telescopic belt conveyor is illustrated in Figure 8. In this example, the telescopic belt conveyor 2 is located in a warehouse 42 adjacent a loading dock 44. The interior floor level 46 within the warehouse 42 is usually higher than the external ground surface 48, typically by about 120cm. This allows a delivery vehicle 50 to reverse up to the loading dock 44 to load or unload goods. Alternatively, the conveyor 2 may be supported on stands above floor level, for example where the floor level in the warehouse is lower.
The telescopic belt conveyor 2 is usually mounted so that the upper support surfaces 20 S... 15 of the base, intermediate and outer conveyor units 4,6,8,10 are at a height of about * 200cm above the exterior ground level 48, this being an ideal delivery height for lorries * : and other large delivery vehicles, where the floor of the goods compartment is typically at a height of about 120-125cm above ground level.
S. SSS * S For smaller delivery vehicles such as the van 50 illustrated in Figure 8, the floor of the goods compartment is usually much lower, for example typically at a height of about 8cm. A delivery height of 200cm would be too great in such a situation. However, by pivoting the pivotable conveyor unit 12 downwards the delivery height can be reduced.
For example, in this example, the pivotable conveyor unit 12 has a length of 180cm and can be pivoted downwards by a pivot angle of 25°, which reduces the delivery height by 76cm to about 124cm above ground level. This makes the task of loading and unloading the vehicle easier and safer.
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- Claims 1. A telescopic belt conveyor including a base conveyor unit, a telescopically extendable outer conveyor unit mounted on the base conveyor unit and extendable in relation thereto in an extension direction, said outer conveyor unit having a proximal end and a distal end that extends beyond the base conveyor unit in the extension direction when the conveyor is in an extended configuration, a conveyor belt supported by the base conveyor unit and the outer conveyor unit, which provides a conveyor surface that extends along an upper surface of the base conveyor unit and the outer conveyor unit, and a pivotable conveyor unit that is mounted on the distal end of the outer conveyor unit for pivoting movement about a substantially horizontal pivot axis, said pivotable conveyor unit having a free end remote from said pivot axis whose height relative to a ground surface **Ise� * * may be adjusted by pivoting movement of the pivotable conveyor unit.*.**** *
- 2. A telescopic belt conveyor according to claim 1, in which the conveyor belt is * supported by the pivotable conveyor unit to provide a conveyor surface that extends over at * least part of an upper surface of the pivotable conveyor unit.
- 3. A telescopic belt conveyor according to claim I or claim 2, in which the pivotable conveyor unit has free running rollers adjacent the free end.
- 4. A telescopic belt conveyor according to any one of the preceding claims, including drive means for adjusting the pivot angle of the pivotable conveyor unit.
- 5. A telescopic belt conveyor according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the pivotable conveyor unit is pivotable downwards relative to the upper surface of the extendable outer conveyor unit through a pivot angle range of approximately 0-25°.
- 6. A telescopic belt conveyor according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the pivotable conveyor unit has a length in the range 1-3 metres, preferably 1.5-2 metres.
- 7. A telescopic belt conveyor according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the pivot axis is located adjacent the upper surface of the outer conveyor unit.
- 8. A telescopic belt conveyor according to any one of the preceding claims, including a belt support structure that supports the conveyor belt in the vicinity of the pivot axis.
- 9. A telescopic belt conveyor according to claim 8, in which the belt support structure includes a first element that supports a conveying section of the belt and a second element that supports a returning section of the belt.
- 10. A telescopic belt conveyor according to claim 9 in which the first and second elements are positioned so as to support the conveying and returning sections of the belt * approximately equi-distantly above and below the pivot axis.* ***.* * *
- 11. A telescopic belt conveyor according to any one of the preceding claims including * r i one or more extendable intermediate conveyor units between the base conveyor unit and *****.* . the outer conveyor unit.*
- 12. A telescopic belt conveyor substantially as described, herein with reference to and as illustrated by the accompanying drawings.AMENDMENTS TO THE CLAIMS HAVE BEEN FILED AS FOLLOWS: 1. A telescopic belt conveyor including a base conveyor unit, an outer conveyor unit that is mounted on the base conveyor unit, and a pivotable conveyor unit that is mounted on a distal end of the outer conveyor unit for pivoting movement about a substantially horizontal pivot axis, the outer conveyor unit and the pivotable conveyor unit being telescopically extendable in relation to the base unit in an extension direction from a refracted position in which the outer and pivotable conveyor units are nested within the base conveyor unit, the telescopic belt conveyor ftuther including a conveyor belt supported by the base conveyor unit, the outer conveyor unit and the pivotable conveyor unit, which provides a conveyor belt surface that extends continuously along an upper surface of the base conveyor unit, the outer conveyor unit and the pivotable conveyor unit, * said pivotable conveyor unit having a free end remote from said pivot axis whose height relative to a ground surface may be adjusted by pivoting movement of the pivotable conveyor unit.SS..... O 02. A telescopic belt conveyor according to claim 1, in which the outer conveyor unit *0**SO * and the pivotable conveyor unit are telescopically extendable relative to an adjacent conveyor unit from a retracted position in which the outer conveyor unit and the pivotable conveyor unit are nested within the adjacent conveyor unit.3. A telescopic belt conveyor according to claim 1 or claim 2, in which the pivotable conveyor unit has free running rollers adjacent the free end.4. A telescopic belt conveyor according to any one of the preceding claims, including drive means for adjusting the pivot angle of the pivotable conveyor unit.5. A telescopic belt conveyor according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the pivotable conveyor unit is pivotable downwards relative to the upper surface of the extendable outer conveyor unit through a pivot angle range of approximately 0-25°.6. A telescopic belt conveyor according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the pivotable conveyor unit has a length in the range 1-3 metres, preferably 1.5-2 metres.7. A telescopic belt conveyor according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the pivot axis is located adjacent the upper surface of the outer conveyor unit.8. A telescopic belt conveyor according to any one of the preceding claims, including a belt support structure that supports the conveyor belt in the vicinity of the pivot axis.9. A telescopic belt conveyor according to claim 8, in which the belt support structure includes a first element that supports a conveying section of the belt and a second element that supports a returning section of the belt.10. A telescopic belt conveyor according to claim 9 in which the first and second elements are positioned so as to support the conveying and returning sections of the belt * approximately equi-distantly above and below the pivot axis.* ***.* * * 11. A telescopic belt conveyor according to any one of the preceding claims including * r i one or more extendable intermediate conveyor units between the base conveyor unit and *****.* . the outer conveyor unit.* 12. A telescopic belt conveyor substantially as described, herein with reference to and as illustrated by the accompanying drawings.
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