Abutment Module Electrical Rotary Drive
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Solution Overview
Problem
Fluid power operated abutment modules are unsuitable for certain processing and conveying equipment, such as coating lines, due to interference with the processing operation, necessitating the development of electrically operated modules that are more universal and economic.
Innovation Solution
An abutment module with an electrical rotary drive, such as a servo motor, crank drive, or lead screw drive, allows for compact integration and low energy consumption, enabling efficient operation in various automatic processing and conveying equipment, where fluid power is problematic.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If fluid power operated abutment modules are used, then the abutment member can be shifted out of and into the plane of motion, but the fluid working medium interferes with the processing operation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the fluid power system with an electrical drive system. The electrical drive unit directly actuates the abutment member to shift it between extended and retracted positions, eliminating the need for fluid working medium and thereby preventing interference with coating or other sensitive processing operations.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional electrically operated abutment modules are used, then interference with processing operation is avoided, but the design is less compact and energy requirement is higher
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the drive mechanism and abutment member into a more integrated compact design. The electrical drive unit is positioned to directly engage the abutment member, eliminating separate fluid power components and reducing overall module size while maintaining the non-interfering electrical operation advantage.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a nested arrangement where the electrical drive unit is integrated within or adjacent to the abutment member structure. The drive unit can be positioned to engage the abutment member in a space-efficient manner, allowing compact integration into the processing equipment while maintaining full functionality.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If conventional electrically operated abutment modules are used, then interference with processing operation is avoided, but energy requirement is high
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a drive system that provides force only when needed to shift the abutment member between positions. The electrical drive unit can operate in partial cycles, activating only during position transitions rather than continuous operation, thereby reducing overall energy consumption compared to conventional systems.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The electrical rotary drive enables efficient and versatile operation, allowing the abutment module to be used in diverse applications, particularly where fluid power is not feasible, with a compact design and low energy requirements, ensuring effective and economic use.
Implementation Method 1
the conversion means is in the form of a crank drive, which on the one hand is coupled with a rotationally driven output drive shaft of the electrical rotary drive and on the other hand with the abutment member
Implementation Method 2
the conversion means may also be designed in the form of a rack and pinion combination, a pinion being arranged for example on the rotary drive shaft for engagement with a rack connected with the abutment member
Implementation Method 3
Another especially compact design of the abutment module is characterized in that the electrical rotary drive is in the form of a lead screw drive. The lead screw drive may as a conversion means have a lead screw and a lead screw nut cooperating with the lead screw
Data Source
AI summary
A abutment module for automatic processing and conveying equipment having an abutment member arranged on a base for objects moving in a movement plane in a current direction of working motion. The abutment member being able to be moved in and out of the movement plane by electrical actuating apparatus. An electrical rotary drive is provided for the electrical operation.