Vertically Adjustable Jaw Drum for Universal Container Carrier Application
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional container carrier applicating machines require multiple versions and complex setups to accommodate different container sizes and configurations, limiting their versatility and efficiency in packaging a wide range of container sizes and configurations.
Innovation Solution
A machine that uses a vertically adjustable jaw drum and reel stand to apply flexible container carriers intermittently around the perimeter or sidewall of containers, allowing for quick reconfiguration to handle various container sizes and configurations with a single machine, reducing the need for multiple machines and simplifying setup procedures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional applicating machines use fixed jaw drums and dedicated configurations, then they can reliably package specific container sizes, but they require multiple different machines to handle various container sizes and configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The jaw drum is designed with a universal configuration that can accommodate multiple container sizes and package configurations through adjustable mechanisms. The drum includes adjustable radius sections and repositionable components that allow a single machine to handle various container diameters, heights, and arrangements, eliminating the need for multiple dedicated machines
Solution Approach 2:
The jaw drum incorporates dynamically adjustable components including vertically adjustable mount plates, repositionable radius sections, and adjustable carrier application points. These dynamic elements allow the machine to be quickly reconfigured for different container sizes and package types during operation, providing versatility without requiring multiple fixed configurations
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional machines are configured for specific container sizes, then they achieve precise packaging for that size, but they require complex setup procedures and multiple machine versions for different sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The mount plate is designed to be vertically adjustable to accommodate different container heights and configurations. This dynamic adjustment capability allows quick changeovers between different container sizes without requiring complex reconfiguration procedures or multiple dedicated machines
Solution Approach 2:
The jaw drum is divided into multiple radius sections that can be independently adjusted or repositioned. This segmentation allows specific portions of the drum to be configured for different container sizes while maintaining the overall drum structure, enabling quick adjustments without affecting the entire machine
3Adaptability or versatility
If the jaw drum is fixed in position, then the machine structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate different container heights and configurations
Solution Approach 1:
The mount plate supporting the jaw drum is designed with vertical adjustment capability, allowing the drum to be repositioned to different heights. This dynamic vertical adjustment enables the machine to accommodate containers of various heights and configurations while adding only minimal structural complexity through the adjustment mechanism
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AI summary
A machine for packaging multiple containers wherein a flexible carrier stock is fed across a jaw drum. A plurality of containers are moved through the machine whereby the carrier is subsequently positioned over the plurality of containers so that flexible carrier stock engages with two or more of the containers to form a package. The jaw drum and other operative components of the machine are preferably vertically adjustable to accommodate a range of container sizes and carrier configurations.