3D Shaping System with Interlocking Table Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing three-dimensional shaping systems face challenges in accurately cutting molded products due to inaccuracies in positioning the table at the cutting machine, leading to compromised product quality.
Innovation Solution
A three-dimensional shaping system with a table equipped with a positioning mechanism, a shaping machine, a cutting machine, and a conveying machine, controlled by a unit that ensures precise engagement and alignment of the positioning mechanisms between the shaping and cutting machines, allowing for accurate cutting of the shaped object.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a transfer machine is used to convey the table between shaping and cutting machines, then productivity is improved, but positioning accuracy deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a positioning mechanism as an intermediary component between the conveying machine and the cutting machine. This positioning mechanism includes positioning protrusions on the table and corresponding positioning recesses on the cutting machine mounting portion, which engage to ensure accurate alignment. This intermediary positioning system resolves the contradiction by maintaining high productivity through automated conveying while achieving precise positioning through the specialized positioning mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual positioning operations with an automated positioning mechanism. Instead of relying on manual alignment or simple mechanical conveyance, the system uses a controlled engagement between positioning protrusions and recesses, guided by a control unit that coordinates the conveying machine and cutting machine. This substitution of manual/mechanical alignment with an automated controlled system resolves the positioning accuracy issue while maintaining productivity.
2Manufacturing precision
If manual positioning is used without automated conveyance, then positioning accuracy is maintained, but productivity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the conveying function and positioning function into a single coordinated system. The conveying machine transports the table while the positioning mechanism simultaneously ensures accurate alignment through engagement between protrusions and recesses. The control unit integrates control of both the conveying machine and cutting machine, allowing these functions to operate together seamlessly. This merging resolves the contradiction by achieving both high productivity through automated conveyance and high precision through integrated positioning control.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit receives feedback from the positioning mechanism engagement status and adjusts the conveying and cutting operations accordingly. The system monitors whether the positioning protrusions and recesses are properly engaged and uses this information to coordinate the timing and accuracy of both conveying and cutting operations. This feedback mechanism ensures that productivity is maintained through automated operations while positioning accuracy is verified and maintained through continuous monitoring and adjustment.
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AI summary
A three-dimensional shaping system includes a first table provided with a first positioning mechanism, a first shaping machine configured to shape a first shaped object on the first table, a first cutting machine provided with a first mounting portion having a second positioning mechanism and configured to cut the first shaped object, a conveying machine configured to convey the first table between the first shaping machine and the first cutting machine, and a control unit configured to control the first shaping machine, the first cutting machine, and the conveying machine. The control unit controls the first shaping machine to shape the first shaped object, controls the conveying machine to convey the first table from the first shaping machine to the first cutting machine so that the first and second positioning mechanisms engage with each other, and controls the first cutting machine to cut the first shaped object.