Automated Stripping Tool Production Device

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Solution Overview

Problem

The production of stripper tools with stripper pins and flat-strips is complex and difficult due to the manual insertion of pins and strips into pre-cut slits in the stripper plate, requiring manual handling and deformation of the material.

Innovation Solution

A device comprising a control unit, receiving component, stripper flat-strip insertion device, and stripper pin insertion device allows for the automated and simple insertion of stripper pins and flat-strips into a stripper plate, eliminating the need for manual handling and pre-cut recesses, with detection means to identify slit positions and sizes for precise placement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If stripper pins and flat-strips are manually inserted into pre-cut slits in the stripper plate, then the production process can be completed with simple equipment, but the production complexity and difficulty increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveequipment complexityVSAvoidproduction complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The automated insertion device performs the insertion operation autonomously without requiring manual intervention. The device automatically positions and inserts stripper pins and flat-strips into the stripper plate, allowing the system to serve itself rather than requiring operator involvement for each insertion task.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the manual mechanical insertion process with an automated mechanical system. The automated insertion device uses controlled mechanical motion to position and insert the stripper components, substituting human manual operations with a programmable mechanical system that reduces production complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Productivity

If stripper flat-strips are inserted manually into pre-cut slits, then the equipment requirement is minimal, but the operation becomes time-consuming and less precise

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinsertion speedVSAvoidinsertion device complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The detection means identifies and marks the precise positions of slits in the stripper plate before the insertion operation begins. This preliminary detection and positioning action ensures that when the automated insertion device operates, it can quickly and accurately place stripper flat-strips without requiring complex real-time adjustment mechanisms during the actual insertion process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Ease of manufacture

If stripper pins are driven directly into the stripper plate material causing deformation, then the insertion process is simplified, but the material deformation increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveinsertion process simplicityVSAvoidmaterial deformation

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The detection means pre-identifies the exact positions and dimensions of slits in the stripper plate before insertion. This preliminary information allows the automated insertion device to target precise locations, enabling controlled insertion that minimizes unnecessary material deformation while maintaining process simplicity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS9597813B2Method and device for producing a stripping tool

Publication Date: 2017.03.21 BOXPLAN GMBH & CO KG

AI summary

The invention relates to a device (1) which is suitable for producing a stripping tool. Said device comprises —a control unit (2), —a receiving portion (3) for a stripper plate (4), —a stripper flat-strip insertion device (5), and —a stripper pin insertion device (6).