Bobbin Processing Device Suction Segmentation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional bobbin processing devices require high static pressure to operate yarn processing units, leading to unnecessary energy consumption, as they share a single suction source with automatic winders, which limits energy-saving capabilities.

Innovation Solution

A bobbin processing device with multiple suction systems and air dispensing passages, equipped with a blower and an air conduction switching system, allowing for controlled airflow distribution and reducing the need for separate yarn waste collecting boxes.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If one blower operates both automatic winder suction systems and bobbin processing device suction systems, then device complexity is reduced, but power consumption increases due to unnecessary high static pressure operation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenumber of blowersVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The suction source is segmented into two separate blowers: one blower dedicated to the automatic winder and another blower dedicated to the bobbin processing device. This segmentation allows each blower to operate independently at the appropriate static pressure level, preventing the automatic winder from being subjected to unnecessarily high static pressure and thereby reducing power consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system introduces dynamic control through air conduction switching systems that can switch between different suction sources and modes. The air conduction switching system selectively connects the bobbin processing device to either its dedicated blower or the automatic winder's blower, enabling flexible operation modes that optimize power consumption based on actual processing needs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Power

If high static pressure is used to operate yarn processing devices, then suction power is sufficient for all units, but energy is wasted when low static pressure would suffice

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesuction powerVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements dynamic static pressure control by providing two separate blowers operating at different static pressure levels. The air conduction switching system dynamically selects which blower to use based on the actual suction power requirements of the bobbin processing device, enabling the system to operate at low static pressure when sufficient and switch to high static pressure only when necessary, thereby optimizing energy consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The invention changes the operating parameter (static pressure) by introducing a second blower with different pressure characteristics. This allows the system to adjust the static pressure parameter according to the actual processing needs of different units, avoiding the waste of maintaining consistently high static pressure across all operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Use of energy by moving object

If separate suction sources are provided for each yarn processing device, then power consumption is optimized, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower consumptionVSAvoidnumber of suction sources
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The suction source is segmented into two separate blowers: one dedicated to the automatic winder and another dedicated to the bobbin processing device. This segmentation enables independent operation at appropriate pressure levels, optimizing power consumption while maintaining manageable system complexity through clear functional separation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

4Reliability

If one blower is operated according to bobbin processing device state, then all suction needs are met, but electric power is used unnecessarily by automatic winder units

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesuction system reliabilityVSAvoidunnecessary electric power usage
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The suction system is segmented into two independent subsystems with separate blowers. This allows the automatic winder to operate with its own dedicated blower at low static pressure, while the bobbin processing device has its own dedicated blower that can be operated at high static pressure when needed, eliminating the waste of operating both systems at high pressure simultaneously and thus reducing unnecessary electric power usage while maintaining reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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

This configuration enables the suppression of power consumption by stopping unnecessary suction operations and maintaining high suction power only for essential systems, thereby optimizing energy usage.

Implementation Method 1

a blower for bobbin processing device that functions as a suction source to generate a suction airflow

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPressure difference: Pressure Gradient

Data Source

PatentEP3385206B1Bobbin processing device and yarn processing system
Publication Date: 2019.05.22 MURATA MASCH LTD
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AI summary

A bobbin processing device (103) is a device that supplies a yarn supplying bobbin to a yarn winding device (102). The bobbin processing device (103) includes suction systems (e.g., first suction system (51) and second suction system (53)), a blower for bobbin processing device (45), a suction duct for bobbin processing device (47), a first shutter device (52), and the like. The suction system processes a yarn of the yarn supplying bobbin by sucking air. The blower for bobbin processing device (45) generates a suction airflow. The suction duct for bobbin processing device (47) is arranged between the blower for bobbin processing device (45) and the suction systems. The first shutter device (52) switches conduction of the air of the suction duct for bobbin processing device (47).