Adhesive Dripping Device with Electromagnetic Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current adhesive dripping devices for adhesive dispensing equipment require manual adjustment of the adjustment rod, making the operation inconvenient, time-consuming, and prone to imprecision, as it largely depends on the operator's proficiency and experience to achieve precise adhesive dripping.

Innovation Solution

An adhesive dripping device with a housing, core stem, electromagnetic coil, elastic member, pressure sensor, and control unit that adjusts the current in the electromagnetic coil to control the adhesive dripping amount, enabling precise control of the adhesive dripping process through a closed-loop system.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If manual adjustment of the adjustment rod is used to change adhesive dripping amount, then the operation is simple in structure, but the operation is inconvenient, time-consuming, and difficult to ensure precise adhesive dripping amount

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadhesive dripping amount precisionVSAvoidoperation convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the manual mechanical adjustment system with an electromagnetic control system. The electromagnetic coil generates magnetic force to drive the core stem and adhesive dripping assembly, substituting manual rod adjustment with automated electromagnetic actuation. This enables precise control of adhesive dripping amount through electrical signals while improving operational convenience.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a feedback control mechanism where the pressure sensor detects pressure changes in the mounting chamber caused by adhesive dripping, and the control unit adjusts the electromagnetic coil current accordingly. This closed-loop feedback system ensures precise control of adhesive dripping amount by continuously monitoring and adjusting the dripping process based on actual pressure conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Productivity

If manual adjustment of the adjustment rod is used to change adhesive dripping amount, then the structure is simple, but the operation is time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadhesive dripping efficiencyVSAvoidadjustment time
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The electromagnetic control system replaces manual mechanical adjustment, enabling rapid response and control of adhesive dripping amount without the time-consuming manual rod adjustment process. The electromagnetic coil can quickly change its magnetic field strength to adjust the dripping assembly position and adhesive flow rate instantaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs periodic pulsed control of the electromagnetic coil to achieve precise adhesive dripping. The control unit can apply periodic electrical signals to the electromagnetic coil, creating controlled periodic motion of the adhesive dripping assembly that enables precise dosage control while improving operational efficiency.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

3Measurement precision

If manual adjustment of the adjustment rod is used, then no additional control components are needed, but the operation depends on operator proficiency and experience

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadhesive dripping amount precisionVSAvoidcontrol system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The pressure sensor and control unit form a feedback control system that automatically adjusts the electromagnetic coil current based on detected pressure changes. This eliminates dependency on operator proficiency by using automated sensing and control, achieving precise adhesive dripping amount control through objective pressure-based feedback rather than subjective manual judgment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs self-adjustment through the feedback mechanism where the pressure sensor automatically detects dripping conditions and the control unit autonomously adjusts the electromagnetic coil current accordingly. The system serves itself by automatically compensating for variations in adhesive properties, temperature, and other conditions without requiring operator intervention or expertise.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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 device ensures precise and efficient adhesive dripping by automatically adjusting the attraction force and lifting height of the driving rod, reducing operator dependency and improving the accuracy of the adhesive dispensing process.

Implementation Method 1

an electromagnetic coil wound around the core stem; a control unit electrically connected to the pressure sensor and the electromagnetic coil and configured for adjusting a current in the electromagnetic coil

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic force: Electromagnet

Implementation Method 2

an elastic member fitting over the core stem

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS10201827B2Adhesive dripping device for adhesive dispensing equipment
Publication Date: 2019.02.12 BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO LTD
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AI summary

An adhesive dripping device for adhesive dispensing equipment includes: a housing defining a mounting chamber therein, a lower end of the housing being provided with a nozzle communicating with the mounting chamber; a core stem mounted in an upper portion of the mounting chamber; an electromagnetic coil wound around the core stem; an elastic member fitting over the core stem; an adhesive dripping assembly mounted in the mounting chamber below the elastic member and configured for dripping adhesive through the nozzle; a pressure sensor mounted on a top end of the mounting chamber and abutting against an upper end of the elastic member; and a control unit electrically connected to the pressure sensor and the electromagnetic coil and configured for adjusting a current in the electromagnetic coil according to a pressure detected by the pressure sensor, so as to control an adhesive dripping amount of the adhesive dripping assembly.