Boxed Panel Production Machine Automation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for obtaining boxed panels are laborious and costly, leading to high production costs.
Innovation Solution
A machine and method for producing boxed panels from sandwich panels by cutting and folding sheets and insulating layers to create box-shaped panels efficiently.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If traditional methods are used to obtain boxed panels, then the panels can be produced with proper configuration, but the production process is laborious and costly
Solution Approach 1:
The machine divides the boxed panel production process into distinct operational segments: cutting the sheet and insulating material, folding the sheet to create box-shaped ends, and positioning operations. Each segment is handled by specialized components that work in sequence, transforming a laborious manual process into an automated systematic operation that improves both ease of manufacture and productivity
Solution Approach 2:
The machine performs operations on the sandwich panel that ultimately serve the panel's own structural requirements. The sheet is folded back to cover the insulating material edges, and the panel is positioned and clamped in ways that prepare it for its final boxed configuration, with each operation contributing directly to the panel's self-contained box structure
2Manufacturing precision
If traditional methods are used to obtain boxed panels, then the panels can be produced with proper configuration, but the production costs are high
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical operations with an automated machine system that uses controlled mechanical cutting and folding mechanisms. The cutting means and folding means are mechanically driven to achieve precise box-shaped panel formation, eliminating the need for laborious manual craftsmanship while maintaining or improving manufacturing precision and reducing overall production costs
3Productivity
If a machine is designed to automate boxed panel production, then productivity and ease of manufacture improve, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The machine is designed with universal components that perform multiple functions: the cutting means can cut both the sheet and insulating material, the folding means can fold the sheet in different configurations, and the positioning system can handle panels of various orientations. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized devices for each operation, managing device complexity while maintaining high productivity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges multiple operations into a single integrated machine system. The cutting means, folding means, and positioning system are combined into one cohesive device that processes sandwich panels through a continuous sequence of operations, rather than requiring separate machines or manual transfer between different tooling stations, thereby improving productivity without proportionally increasing device complexity
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a machine or line or system for obtaining boxed panels (BP) starting from sandwich panels (SP) with at least one sheet (SH1) coupled to a layer of insulating material (IL).