Block Machine Linear Guiding with Vertically Spaced Members
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing block machines face issues with heavy movable members tilting or jamming in their guides, leading to increased wear and maintenance costs due to complex designs requiring multiple movable parts and drives.
Innovation Solution
A block machine design where the first and second longitudinal guiding members are spaced apart vertically, eliminating the need for a balancing swing arm and interconnecting bar, with the first guiding member attached to the supporting member and the second guiding member on the machine bed, providing stable guiding points and reducing component complexity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If two lifting devices with balancing swing arms and interconnecting bars are used for each supporting member, then the supporting members are stabilized against tilting, but the device complexity and number of movable parts significantly increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts and eliminates the balancing swing arm and interconnecting bar from the lifting device, retaining only the essential linear guide structure. This reduces the number of movable parts and simplifies the overall design while maintaining the stability function through the guiding means interacting with the longitudinal guiding member.
Solution Approach 2:
The lifting device is segmented into functional components: the linear guide structure provides guiding and stability, while the lifting mechanism (hydraulic cylinder or screw drive) provides vertical movement. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, reducing overall complexity.
2Stability of the object's composition
If two lifting devices with multiple movable parts are employed, then the supporting members are stabilized, but the production and maintenance costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
By removing the balancing swing arm and interconnecting bar, the invention reduces the number of components that need to be manufactured, assembled, and maintained. This directly lowers production costs and simplifies maintenance procedures while retaining the essential stability function.
Solution Approach 2:
The linear guide structure serves multiple functions: it guides the supporting member vertically, provides stability against tilting, and supports the lifting mechanism. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby reducing overall production costs.
3Stability of the object's composition
If two lifting devices with balancing swing arms are used, then the supporting members are stabilized, but the space required for individual components increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the balancing swing arm and interconnecting bar, eliminating the need for the additional space they would occupy. The linear guide structure is integrated into the existing machine bed framework, reducing the overall space required for the lifting devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The guiding structure is merged with the machine bed framework, combining the stability function with the existing structural elements. This integration eliminates the need for separate, space-consuming balancing swing arms and interconnecting bars.
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a block machine (1) with a machine bed (2, 3) at which at least one lifting device (4, 5) for a supporting member (6, 7) is arranged. The supporting member (6, 7) is movably supported on the machine bed (2, 3) via a linear guide which has at least one longitudinal guiding member (8a, 8b, 9a, 9b) and a guiding means (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15) interacting therewith. To the supporting member (6, 7) there is attached a first longitudinal guiding member (8a, 8b) that is movably supported via at least one bed guiding means (10, 11, 12, 13) that is arranged at the machine bed (2, 3). At the machine bed (2, 3) a second longitudinal guiding member (9a, 9b) is arranged on which the supporting member (6, 7) is movably supported by a supporting member guiding means (14, 15) arranged thereon.