Simplified Vertical Conveyor System: Jitendra Singh Mukesh Soni Praveen Saini Preetam Yadav

SIMPLIFIED VERTICAL CONVEYOR SYSTEM
A project submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of

Bachelor of Technology in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Jitendra singh Mukesh Soni Praveen Saini Preetam Yadav

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Under the guidance of
Dr. M.S. Khediya
Assistant Professor
Department of Mechanical Engineering

College of Technology and Engineering
Udaipur- 313001
April - 2021
CONTENTS
Abstract
Literature Review
Importance of Project
Objectives
Working Principle
Components Required
Methodology
Construction and Assembly
Conclusion
Reference
Abstract
This project is related to transferring goods from a first horizontal to
second horizontal conveyor comprising a substantially upright
extending frame- endless drive arranged on the frame and drivable by a motor;
at least one support member which is connected to endless drive and which is
drivable in a circuit by means of the endless drive.
At least one product carrier connected to the support member, wherein the
product carrier is connected to the support member for rotation about lying shaft
extending transversely of the frame, wherein the product carrier is connected
drivably to no more than only one trolley.
So, it is basically a vertical conveyor with a carriage which is mounted on
endless chain and it lift boxes in vertical direction and dispatch them on another
horizontal conveyor synchronized with it.
Literature Review
A vertical conveyor is a machine which can be used to move products
automatically from one level to another.
In internal logistics, there are various ways for getting product flows up
or down.
A solution which is often used is the deployment of incline or lowering
belts.
When placed at an angle in order to bridge a height difference, such belt
conveyors also have the advantage of covering a certain distance.
A disadvantage is the loss of much useful floor space as a result of the
presence of the necessary supports for the belt conveyor.
A bigger distance over a smaller floor area can be bridged using a
product lift or a vertical conveyor.
Importance of Project
Our conventional conveyor system cannot fulfilly specific requirements
like :
1. Continuous operation.
2. It should occupy minimum surface area.
3. Synchronized operational speed.
4. Must carry and deliver fragile material safely without vibration or
Shocks.
5. Provision needs to be there to maintain required tension in the drive.
6. Minimum travel distance and time.
7. Minimum cost.
8. Easy to assemble and disassemble.
Our new design is going to fullfill above specific requirements.
Objectives
The complexity of the design of already established conveyor along
with the manufacturing and maintenance cost associated with it does
not attract the MSME industries.
So our objective is to make a simplified vertical conveyor system which
is simple in design and having less manufacturing and maintenance
cost.
Working Principle
The requirements of minimum surface area and simple design can be
fulfilled by using an simplified vertical conveyor system which uses a
chain drive for an effective continuous operation.
In this vertical conveyor ,two sprockets separated by the required
distance (depending upon the required height of the conveyor system)
are linked by the roller chain with which fork assembly is attached by a
rigid triangular link.
A fork guider is designed specifically to make sure that the orientation
of the fork which carries the material remains the same irrespective of
the fork assembly position.
Components Required
S.no. Parts Material Quantity
1. Sprocket Cast Iron 2
2. Roller chain - Length
3. Fork Assembly Steel 1
4. Motor Manufacuture 1
5. Base Rectangular Plate Wood 1
6. Top Rectangular Plate Wood 1
7. Circular column Mild steel 2
8. Rectangular vertical support Mild Steel 1
9. Bearing - 1
10. Fork assembly guider steel 1
11. Horizontal Roller conveyor - 2
Methodology
The computer aided design software Autodesk Fusion 360 was used to
make the detailed design so that analysis and manufacturing can be
done easily.
Selection of chain
Weight on the chain = weight of lifted material + weight of fork +
weight of fork guider.
Assume max. lifted weight = 2kg
weight of fork = 1 kg
weight of fork guider = 1 kg
Hence weight on the chain = 4 kg
Maximum tension in chain = 4*10= 40N
Pitch= 8mm
Tensile strength=4400N
Tensile strength considering factor of safety=4400/9 =488.8N
Taking the distance between the two sprockets= 1.5meter
Hence, Chain Length= 2*150+ 2(Semi circumference of Sprocket) =
300+2(3.14*7.5) = 347 cm
Number of kinks = Chain length/Pitch = 3470/8= 433 links
The chain which we are using here is 05B-1 .
Determining sprocket diameter:
Considering the size of the fork assembly and fork guide It was
necessary for us to keep some distance .
Thus, Diameter=15cm
Construction and Assembly
Fork-
It basically carries the material over the entire travel distance. The
design has been made such that it can be dismantled easily.
CHAIN AND SPROCKET-
CHAIN AND SPROCKET WITH FRAME -
ASSEMBLY-
conclusion
Hence, it can be concluded that the proposed design is relatively simple

as compared to the ones available in the market. Thus, it is easier for
the local manufacturers (INDIAN) with very basic machine tools to
manufacture this product. Also, design is compact and robust. The
parts used in the design including bearing, chain, sprocket, gearbox,
motor etc. are easily available in the market.
The chain drive ensures a continuous and safe operation. The number
of boxes to be delivered varies upon the number of carts connected
and the gearbox & motor specifications. The design is created in such a
way that modifications can be made according to the ever changing
requirements.
Reference
1. R.S Khurmi, J.K Gupta. A Tetxbook Of Machine Design. Chapter-
Chain drive.14th edition. New Delhi. S. Chand & Company Pvt. Ltd.
2013
2. V.B Bhandari. Design Of Machine Elements. 2nd edition. Chapter-
Chain drive New Delhi. Tata Mcgraw-Hill Publishing Limited.2008
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you!!!

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SIMPLIFIED VERTICAL CONVEYOR SYSTEM

A project submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of

Jitendra singh Mukesh Soni Praveen Saini Preetam Yadav

Department of Mechanical Engineering

Hence, it can be concluded that the proposed design is relatively simple

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