Binding Machine Tape Remover for Ribbon Interference
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing binding machines face inefficiencies in the binding operation due to issues with the release and retraction of the ribbon ends, leading to failed binding processes when the previous ribbon end is not properly removed before starting the next binding operation.
Innovation Solution
A binding machine is designed with a tape holder to securely hold one end of the tape and a tape remover to efficiently remove the tape from the holder, ensuring that the binding operation can proceed without interruptions by preventing the previous ribbon end from interfering with the next binding process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the jaws hold the ribbon using a compression spring to indirectly urge the ribbon, then the ribbon can be securely held during binding operations, but the ribbon end may not be properly retracted from between the jaws after release, causing interference with the next binding operation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the ribbon end removal function from the jaw release mechanism by introducing a separate ribbon end remover. This component specifically extracts and removes the ribbon end from between the jaws after release, preventing interference with the next binding operation while maintaining the原有 secure holding function of the jaws
Solution Approach 2:
The ribbon end remover acts as an intermediary component between the jaw release mechanism and the ribbon. It mediates the transition by actively removing the ribbon end after the jaws release, ensuring complete separation and preventing the ribbon end from interfering with subsequent operations
2Ease of operation
If the jaws are released by urging from an open arm against the compression spring, then the ribbon can be released from the jaws, but the ribbon end remains held between the jaws and is not properly retracted
Solution Approach 1:
The ribbon end remover is introduced as a separate extraction mechanism that specifically removes the ribbon end from between the jaws after release. This addresses the inadequacy of the open arm urging mechanism which only releases but does not actively retract the ribbon end
Solution Approach 2:
The ribbon end remover is designed to automatically remove the ribbon end after the jaws release, making the retraction process self-service rather than relying on the ribbon end to naturally retract. This ensures reliable removal without additional manual intervention
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 proposed solution enables a more efficient binding operation by ensuring that the tape is properly released and managed, preventing failures and enhancing the overall efficiency of the binding process.
Implementation Method 1
The pair of jaws hold the ribbon in a state of being indirectly urged by a compression spring
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AI summary
A binding machine is configured to wind and bind an object to be bound with a band-shaped tape. The binding machine includes: a tape holder configured to hold a first end that is one end of a first part that is a part of the tape; and a tape remover configured to abut against the first end and configured to remove the tape from the tape holder.