Devices and methods for vibration of containers
OwnerDavid A. Stronginventor
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Abstract
Devices and methods for compaction of an asymmetric load are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a movable upper structure is connected to a stationary base structure through front end pivot linkages and rear end pivot linkages. One or more actuators impart motion to the upper structure. The motion of the upper structure is controlled by adjusting the length and position of the pivot linkages. In other embodiments, the pivot linkages are attached to a pull arm that is attached to an actuator, and the pull arm imparts motion to the upper structure.
Claims20
A compaction device, comprising:
- an upper structure configured to hold a container;
- a base structure connected to the upper structure through a first front end pivot linkage and a first rear end pivot linkage;
- and
- a first actuator configured to convey motion to the upper structure;
- wherein the first front end pivot linkage has a different length from the first rear end pivot linkage.
A method for operating a compaction device, comprising:
- placing a container with an asymmetric load in an upper structure of the compaction device;
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- using at least a first actuator to cause the upper structure to move;
- wherein the compaction device comprises:
- the upper structure configured to hold the container;
- a base structure connected to the upper structure through a first front end pivot linkage and a first rear end pivot linkage;
- and
- the first actuator configured to convey motion to the upper structure;
- wherein the first front end pivot linkage has a different length from the first rear end pivot linkage.
A compaction device, comprising:
- an upper structure configured to hold a container, a first side of the upper structure being connected to a first front end upper toggle pivot linkage and a first rear end upper toggle pivot linkage;
- a base structure, a first side of the base structure being connected to a first front end base toggle pivot linkage and a first rear end base toggle pivot linkage;
- a first pull arm connected to the first front end upper toggle pivot linkage, the first front end base toggle pivot linkage, the first rear end upper toggle pivot linkage, and the first rear end base toggle pivot linkage;
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- a first actuator connected to the first pull arm for conveying motion to the upper structure.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.