3D Vision-Guided Peeling Device for Irregular Surface Adaptation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current peeling methods, whether manual or mechanical, are inefficient for irregularly shaped items, often resulting in uneven peeling or injury, and fail to accurately determine the optimal peeling parameters for each region of the item.
Innovation Solution
A device and method that utilize a 3D modeling apparatus to acquire the item's surface coordinates, determine operating parameters for a peeling mechanism, and control motors to precisely peel the item, including image recognition for category and contour analysis to adjust peeling thickness and handling of special areas.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If mechanical peeling is used for irregularly shaped items, then peeling speed is improved, but peeling quality deteriorates (too thick, too thin, or skin cannot be peeled)
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by determining different operating parameters for different regions of the item surface based on 3D coordinates. The control device adjusts peeling parameters locally for each region, allowing the peeling mechanism to adapt to irregular shapes while maintaining both speed and quality.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics by making the peeling parameters dynamic and adaptive rather than fixed. The system continuously acquires 3D surface coordinates and adjusts operating parameters in real-time based on the actual surface geometry, enabling the mechanical peeling to handle irregular shapes effectively.
2Manufacturing precision
If artificial peeling is used, then peeling quality can be controlled, but time consumption and labor increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual artificial peeling with an automated mechanical system that uses 3D vision and control algorithms. This substitution eliminates human labor and time consumption while maintaining or improving peeling quality through precise automated control based on real-time surface scanning.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service by automatically acquiring 3D surface coordinates, determining appropriate operating parameters, and executing the peeling process without human intervention. The control device independently adjusts parameters based on the scanned surface geometry, making the system self-adaptive and eliminating the need for manual operation.
3Device complexity
If fixed peeling parameters are used for mechanical peeling, then device complexity is reduced, but adaptability to different shapes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by dynamically adjusting operating parameters based on the 3D surface coordinates of the item. The control device modifies peeling parameters according to the actual surface geometry, enabling the system to adapt to various shapes without requiring complex mechanical reconfiguration.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements universality by creating a single peeling system that can handle multiple item shapes through software-based parameter adjustment. The same physical peeling mechanism can adapt to different geometries by changing operating parameters, eliminating the need for multiple specialized tools or complex mechanical adjustments.
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AI summary
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and a device for peeling, including a peeling means, a fixing means, a first motor, a second motor, a control device for controlling the peeling means, a three-dimensional (3D) modeling apparatus configured to acquire three-dimensional coordinates of the surface of the item to be peeled, and a processing and controlling unit, wherein the processing and controlling unit is connected to the three-dimensional modeling apparatus and configured to determine an operating parameter of the peeling means, an operating parameter of the first motor and an operating parameter of the second motor, the processing and controlling unit is further connected to the first motor and controls the first motor to drive the movement of the fixing means, the processing and controlling unit is further connected to the second motor and control the second motor to drive the movement of the peeling means.