International Research Journal of Engineering and Technology (IRJET)
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Volume: 10 Issue: 05 | May 2023
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Design, Simulation & Optimization of Gravity Spiral Roller Conveyer with Auto Collision Avoidance System Mr. Pratik Anil Chougule1, Mr. Manohar Milind Pitre 2, Mr. Gaurav Kadu Bhamare3, Ms. Anushka Rajesh Gorad4 , Mrs. Ami R. Barot5 1,2,3,4BE Mechanical Students, Mechanical Engineering Department, Pune Vidyarthi Griha’s College of Engineering
and Technology and G.K. Pate (Wani) Institute of Management, Pune – 411009
5Project Guide & Assistant Prof. Mechanical Engineering Department, PVG’s COET & GKPIOM, Pune – 411009
---------------------------------------------------------------------***--------------------------------------------------------------------2. PROBLEM DEFINITION Abstract - The aim of this paper is to design, simulate, analyze and optimize the vertical gravity spiral roller conveyor for defined problem statement of 5 storey building. This paper also aims to design an advanced auto collision avoidance system to avoid collision of wooden boxes coming from previous floor and the entry from current floor using mechatronics system. Solid modelling was done using CAD software and linear, modal analysis using finite element analysis software. Design is optimized for weight reduction, cost effectiveness without affecting its strength and durability. This paper also includes mathematical calculations, conceptual and detailed design with analysis for various parts of conveyor system which are designed.
To design a vertical gravity spiral conveyor for transfer of boxes of maximum sizes 2ft × 2ft × 1.5ft weighing 60 kg each and for 5 story building from 5th, 4th, 3rd, 2nd, 1st to ground floor to dispatch. Table -1: Components of designed conveyor system: Sr. No 1.
Material
Qty.
Roller
Mild Steel
464
Bearing
OEM
928
Component
Key Words: Material Handling, Spiral Conveyor, Optimized Design, Reduced Weight, Collision Avoidance
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1.INTRODUCTION
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Shaft
Mild Steel
Conveyors are machines used for continuously or intermittently moving bulk or unit loads from one point to another along a fixed path. The primary function of a conveyor is to transport materials. Roller conveyors, specifically, consist of a series of rollers mounted on bearings between two side frames that are supported by stands or trestles placed on the floor. The rollers are spaced in a manner that ensures that the unit load is supported by at least three rollers at all times. Roller conveyors are categorized into two groups: unpowered and powered. Unpowered roller conveyors rely on manual force or a moving chain or rope or gravitational force to move the loads, while powered roller conveyors are driven by one or more motors. The powered conveyors can be installed at a slight incline and can move the load in either direction by changing the direction of the roller rotation. Roller conveyors are suitable for conveying unit loads with a rigid, flat surface and are widely used in various industries such as manufacturing, assembly, packaging, and warehousing. However, they are limited in that they can only be used for objects with rigid flat surfaces and for relatively short distances. Additionally, gravity roller conveyors require side guards to prevent the load from falling off and have the risk of accelerating loads.
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Frame
Mild Steel
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3. OBJECTIVES 1.
To study the existing conveyor systems
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To design the optimized solution for defined problem statement
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To reduce the weight and cost of overall system.
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To implement the automatic system for collision avoidance of boxes.
4. SCOPE OF WORK
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Design of Helix angle based on principle of conservation of energy for vertical gravity spiral conveyor.
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Design of roller (shaft, pipe, bearing and sealing arrangement)
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Identification of number rollers in contact with each box based on minimum and maximum box sizes.
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Design of spiral conveyor with box entry at every floor.
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