Cable Removal Apparatus with Sensing and Pneumatic Actuation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods fail to efficiently remove cables from a motherboard, making it difficult to repair electronic products.
Innovation Solution
A semi-automatic removing apparatus comprising a worktable, supporting brackets, trays, sensing members, holding assemblies, feeding assemblies, driving assemblies, and removing assemblies, which work together to securely position and cut the cables from the motherboard using a combination of air cylinders, pushing rods, and guiding members.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual removal methods are used, then device complexity is low, but productivity is low and ease of operation is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The removing apparatus is divided into multiple functional modules: holding assembly for positioning the motherboard, feeding assembly for positioning the cutting tool, and removing assembly for actual cable cutting. Each module operates independently but coordinates together, enabling efficient cable removal while maintaining manageable system complexity through modular design
Solution Approach 2:
The sensing member automatically detects cable positions and the controller autonomously controls the cutting process based on detected information. The system performs self-positioning and self-execution of the removal task, reducing the need for complex manual intervention while maintaining high productivity
2Productivity
If automated cutting tools are used, then productivity improves, but ease of operation deteriorates due to positioning complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The sensing member detects the actual position of cables and provides feedback to the controller. The controller uses this feedback information to adjust and control the feeding assembly and removing assembly, ensuring precise cutting positions. This closed-loop feedback system eliminates positioning difficulties while maintaining high productivity
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical positioning with an automated sensing and control system. The sensing member optically or electronically detects cable positions, and the controller automatically translates this information into precise mechanical movements of the cutting tool, substituting complex manual positioning operations with automated detection and control
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
Enables easy and precise removal of cables from a motherboard, facilitating electronic product repair by automating the process and ensuring accurate positioning and cutting of cables.
Implementation Method 1
a sensing member (14) arranged above the worktable (10) and used to detect a position of a motherboard (20) on the worktable (10)
Implementation Method 2
a driving assembly (18) arranged above the worktable (10) and used to drive the removing assembly (19) to remove the cable (22) from the motherboard (20)
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AI summary
An apparatus for removing cables is provided. The apparatus includes a worktable. An upper surface of the worktable is used to fix at least one motherboard separately. Each motherboard includes a cable fixed thereon. The apparatus includes a feeding assembly, a driving assembly and a removing assembly. The driving assembly and the removing assembly are located on the feeding assembly. The feeding assembly is used to drive the driving assembly and the removing assembly to move to a pre-defined position. The driving assembly is used to drive the removing assembly to remove the cable from the motherboard.