Beveling Machine Depth Control With One-Touch Angle Locking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional beveling machines face difficulties in precisely controlling the extent of bevel, leading to inefficiencies and inconsistent quality due to manual adjustment methods, and struggle to maintain preset bevels and reset reference points after tip replacement.
Innovation Solution
A beveling machine with a bevel-extent controlling unit that allows for precise control through sliding transfer and automatic locking, featuring a ruler with graduations and elastic members for consistent bevel maintenance, and an adapter for versatile tool integration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the fixing unit is released and the supporting holder is rotated by eye measure to control the extent of bevel, then the beveling machine can adjust the extent of bevel, but it is very difficult to control the extent of bevel and takes a long time, thereby lowering work efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by providing predetermined bevel extent settings (e.g., 15°, 30°, 45°, 60°) that are prepared in advance. The operator can directly select from these pre-set options without needing to manually calculate or estimate the rotation amount, thus eliminating the time-consuming 'eye measure' adjustment process while maintaining ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical adjustment system (rotating the supporting holder by eye measure) with an automated control system that uses a bevel extent controlling unit. This unit automatically rotates the supporting holder to the desired angle based on operator input, substituting imprecise mechanical estimation with precise mechanical control driven by predetermined settings.
2Ease of operation
If the supporting holder is little by little loosened during the process to control the extent of bevel, then the bevel extent can be adjusted, but the preset extent of bevel cannot be accurately maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback through the automatic locking mechanism that engages with predetermined position markers. When the supporting holder reaches a predetermined bevel extent (15°, 30°, 45°, or 60°), the locking unit automatically locks it in place, providing feedback to the operator that the correct angle has been achieved. This ensures accurate maintenance of the preset bevel extent while allowing easy adjustment to other preset angles.
3Ease of manufacture
If the cutting tip is replaced by separating the supporting holder, then the cutting tip can be changed, but it is very difficult to set the original reference point of the extent of bevel
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by providing predetermined reference point positions that are marked in advance on the bevel extent controlling unit. After replacing the cutting tip, the operator can directly align the marker with the predetermined reference point position without needing to recall or calculate the original positioning, thus making the resetting process as easy as the replacement process itself.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the extent of bevel is controlled by releasing the fixing state and rotating the supporting holder, then the bevel extent can be changed, but the control is not minute and uniform
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the continuous rotation range of the supporting holder into discrete, predetermined segments (15°, 30°, 45°, 60°). Each segment represents a standard bevel extent that can be independently selected and accurately achieved. This segmentation ensures uniformity and precision while maintaining adaptability, as the operator can choose from multiple standardized options rather than relying on continuous manual adjustment.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables accurate and uniform bevel control, significantly reducing processing time and improving work quality by allowing precise adjustment and easy reference point resetting, while expanding tool compatibility.
Implementation Method 1
a bevel-extent controlling unit 60 which includes a rotary spline 61 formed on an inner surface, controls and maintains the extent of bevel while being selectively transferred up or down
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a beveling machine which makes a slanting surface on the edge of a member to be processed, and more particularly, to a beveling machine which is capable of easily controlling the extent of bevel, by minutely controlling the extent of bevel by a simple method of using a bevel-extent controlling unit which is one-touch operated, accurately maintaining the extent of bevel which is automatically controlled at the moment of unloosing the bevel-extent controlling unit which is held, and quickly and easily resetting a reference point of the extent of bevel which is changed after replacing a cutting tip.