Adhesive Strip Deflection Mechanism for Compact Layout

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing devices for processing sticky cord tapes, such as those used in the tire industry, require significant space due to their linear arrangement of components, which limits the efficient use of available space and increases the device's length, making it cumbersome for operations.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating a strip deflection and conveyor device that deflects the endless belt by at least 90° relative to the horizontal plane, allowing strip processing devices to be positioned laterally, thus reducing the overall length and improving space utilization by guiding the belt into previously unused areas.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the unwinding device is made longer to accommodate a larger angular adjustment range (10-80°), then the cutting angle can be varied more extensively, but the device occupies more space and leaves large areas unused

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecutting angle adjustment rangeVSAvoiddevice footprint area
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a vertical dimension by deflecting the endless belt at least 90° relative to the horizontal plane using a strip deflection and conveyor device. This allows the belt to be guided into previously unused vertical or lateral spaces, enabling angular adjustment without increasing the horizontal footprint of the unwinding device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs curved or angled conveyor paths and deflection mechanisms that guide the belt through three-dimensional space rather than linear horizontal paths. This curvature enables the belt to change direction vertically or laterally, accommodating variable cutting angles while maintaining a compact horizontal device layout.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

2Device complexity

If the device components are arranged linearly one behind the other, then the structure is simple, but the device length becomes considerable (3-5 m for unwinding device alone)

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomponent arrangement simplicityVSAvoiddevice length
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSLength of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transitions from a linear horizontal arrangement to a three-dimensional layout by introducing vertical deflection (at least 90°) and lateral positioning of strip processing devices. This dimensional change allows components to be arranged in space rather than strictly in line, significantly reducing the overall device length while maintaining functional simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the unwinding device is pivoted to change the cutting angle, then the longitudinal direction of the strip can be adjusted, but a relatively large amount of free space must be reserved on the side of the entire device

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestrip longitudinal direction adjustmentVSAvoidrequired free space on device side
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSArea of stationary object

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of pivoting the entire unwinding device horizontally which requires large lateral free space, the patent deflects the belt vertically (at least 90°) and positions processing devices laterally in the vertical dimension. This allows strip longitudinal direction adjustment without reserving large horizontal free spaces, as the belt is guided into unused vertical or lateral areas.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentEP3056334B1Device for machining an adhesive strip, in particular a steel or textile cord strip
Publication Date: 2018.06.13 FISCHER TIRETECH GERMANY GMBH
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AI summary

The utility model relates to an equipment for processing tacky area, this equipment includes: the device expandes, the connection is at this cutting device who expandes the device low reaches, the connection is in conveying highway section (7) in cutting device (4) low reaches, the connection is in splicing apparatus (8) in conveying highway section (7) low reaches, an area portion section (33) for splicing carry via conveying highway section (7) by cutting device (4) and come, the connection is in conveying highway section (11) in splicing apparatus (8) low reaches, and be used for continuous at least one that take (22) of continuation processing to take processingequipment, wherein, direction of delivery (10) in two conveying highway sections are the same, wherein, it connects to be equipped with at least one at least one area of taking the processingequipment upper reaches turns to and conveyor (17), this area turn to with conveyor in, in succession area (22) can turn to the 2nd direction of delivery (18) and can follow the conveying of the 2nd direction of delivery, the direction of delivery one -tenth in the 2nd direction of delivery and two conveying highway sections is at least 90 jiaos.