Adjustable Container Support and Dust Suction for Filling Stability
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing container filling machines lack versatility in accommodating containers of different shapes and sizes, often causing instability and inefficiency, and fail to effectively manage dust and efficiently remove defective containers from the production line.
Innovation Solution
A container filling machine with a container engaging device that adjusts its position based on input information to stabilize containers, combined with a suction system to manage dust and a container removing device for automated detection and removal of defective containers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing container filling machines use fixed support structures, then the machine structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate containers of different shapes and sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the container support structure adjustable rather than fixed. The support positions can be dynamically changed to accommodate containers of different shapes and sizes, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and structural simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements universality by designing a container support system that can serve multiple container types through adjustable positioning. A single support structure can adapt to various container configurations, providing multi-functionality without requiring multiple dedicated support structures for each container type.
2Reliability
If existing container filling machines lack proper support adjustment, then the machine operation is simple, but containers tip over or are badly positioned causing interruptions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-positioning the container support structures at appropriate locations before the filling process begins. This ensures containers are properly stabilized in advance, preventing tipping or mispositioning during filling without requiring complex real-time adjustments during operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If existing container filling machines do not have adjustable support, then the device is simple to manufacture, but it is not versatile for different container types
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses the dynamics principle to create an adjustable support system that can be configured for different container types. This allows a single manufacturing design to produce machines with adaptable support capabilities, avoiding the need to manufacture entirely different machines for each container type while maintaining versatility.
4Manufacturing precision
If existing container filling machines lack proper container stabilization, then the machine structure is simple, but filling precision deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by providing targeted support at specific locations where containers require stabilization during filling. Rather than complicating the entire machine structure, the support system is strategically positioned at critical points to ensure filling precision without unnecessary overall complexity.
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 machine provides improved stability for various container shapes and sizes, reduces maintenance due to effective dust management, and enhances production efficiency by quickly identifying and removing defective containers.
Implementation Method 1
at least one suction aperture positioned at a region along the length of the passageway into which airborne particles that enter the passageway are sucked
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AI summary
A container filling machine comprising a container engaging device, a suction device for suctioning fine airborne particles and a container removing device for removing defective containers from continued travel along a production line. The suction device comprises a discrete article guiding passage for guiding discrete articles into a container. The discrete article guiding passage comprises a passageway having a length through which discrete articles pass prior to entering the container and at least one suction aperture into which airborne particles are sucked. The at least one suction aperture is positioned at a region along the length of the passageway. The suction device further comprises a suction pump in communication with the discrete article guiding passage for creating a suction effect for sucking airborne particles into the at least one suction aperture.