Adjustable hood - deflector - for conveyor

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An adjustable hood deflector for a conveyor is needed to manage material flow effectively. The initial plan involved a pneumatic system with rodless cylinders for horizontal adjustment and a self-locking cylinder for rotation, but complications and wear concerns led to reconsideration. The discussion seeks alternative mechanical mechanisms to achieve the desired functionality. Suggestions include examining designs from snow blowers, which may offer innovative solutions. The conversation invites collaboration and sharing of resources among those interested in mechanical engineering and design.
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Adjustable "hood" - deflector - for conveyor

I need an adjustable hood to deflect material coming off the conveyor...

I was planning on making a system that can horizontally adjust, as well as the angle - to compensate for possible varying flow rates of the conveyor..

initially i was going to set up a pneumatic system, using two rodless cylinders either side and a self locking cylinder for the rotation - however upon greater thought, i realized there are too many complications and too much wear on the actual pneumatics. Along with my lack of experience in that particular area of circuit design.

Is there any mechanical mechanism's that will allow me to get the function i need?
 
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BTW - i am actually a newly grad mechanical engineer - and would love to have discussions relating this with any like minded people - wether they know a solution or just interested in my progess.
 


Look at snow blowers. I've seen some clever designs on small ones -- such as the types used by homeowners.
 


Ah i see, i never thought of that - I am from australia. lol.

If you come across any links to good design, send them through :) cheers
 


you can use one pneumatic cylinder mounted on the side of the hood this is enough to control the flow - I think
 
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