Cable Braided Layer Folding and Cutting With Roller Brushes

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Solution Overview

Problem

The manual folding and cutting of cable braided layers is time-consuming and labor-intensive, significantly reducing processing efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A cable braided layer processing device comprising a fixture with roller brushes that folds the braided layer onto itself and a stamping sleeve that cuts the folded layer using circular cutting features, facilitated by a rotary and linear motor system.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual folding and cutting of cable braided layer is used, then labor flexibility is maintained, but processing efficiency is significantly reduced

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprocessing efficiencyVSAvoidmanual operation level

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The roller brushes automatically fold the braided layer by rotating and pressing the material against itself, eliminating the need for manual folding operations. The system uses its own mechanical components to perform the folding task that would otherwise require human labor

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical operations with an automated mechanical system consisting of motor-driven roller brushes and a stamping sleeve. This substitution transforms the manual folding and cutting process into an automated mechanical process, significantly improving productivity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Productivity

If automated roller brushes are used for folding, then processing speed is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprocessing speedVSAvoidmechanical system complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The roller brushes serve multiple functions: they guide the braided layer, fold the material backward onto itself, and press it against the fixture. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity while maintaining high processing speed

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The folding and cutting operations are merged into a single automated sequence performed by integrated components. The roller brushes and stamping sleeve work together as a coordinated system, combining multiple operations into one streamlined process that improves speed without proportionally increasing complexity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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

Automates the folding and cutting process, enhancing processing efficiency and reducing manual labor, resulting in a more efficient and streamlined production.

Implementation Method 1

the braided layer of the cable enters between the pair of roller brushes and is folded backwards onto the fixture by rotating the pair of roller brushes

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Data Source

PatentUS20250273366A1Cable braided layer processing device and method

Publication Date: 2025.08.28 TE CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS GMBH

AI summary

A cable braided layer processing device comprises a fixture and a pair of roller brushes. The fixture includes a pair of fixture halves adapted to clamp onto an outer layer of a cable. The pair of roller brushes is adapted to fold the exposed braided layer of the cable backwards onto the fixture. When folding the braided layer, the braided layer of the cable enters between the pair of roller brushes and is folded backwards onto the fixture by rotating the pair of roller brushes.