Cantilever Multi-Head Laser Layout for Collision-Free Overlap
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current multiple head laser operating machines face difficulties in programming to avoid overlapping operating areas of each head, leading to potential collisions and inefficient operation.
Innovation Solution
A laser operating machine apparatus with cantilever beams mounted on base elements, featuring openings between pillars to facilitate easy fixture introduction and removal, and a control method that allows overlapping operating areas for increased efficiency and precision.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple laser heads are positioned to operate in separate non-overlapping areas, then collision avoidance is achieved, but operating efficiency and productivity are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The control system continuously monitors the real-time positions of multiple laser heads and dynamically adjusts their trajectories to prevent collisions while allowing overlapping operating areas. Position sensors and control algorithms provide feedback loops that enable safe concurrent operation in previously restricted configurations.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transitions from static, pre-defined non-overlapping zones to dynamic, adaptive operating areas. Laser heads can enter overlapping regions temporarily under controlled conditions, with the system continuously recalculating safe operating parameters based on real-time positions and velocities of all heads.
2Productivity
If laser heads are arranged to maximize operating area coverage, then productivity increases, but programming complexity and control difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The control system automatically generates optimized toolpaths and collision avoidance strategies without requiring complex manual programming. The system self-adjusts by calculating optimal trajectories that maximize area coverage while inherently preventing collisions, reducing the burden on operators to manually program complex multi-head coordination.
Solution Approach 2:
The system transforms the control problem by changing parameters from fixed, pre-programmed trajectories to dynamically adjusted paths based on real-time conditions. This allows simple programming of desired operating areas while the system automatically handles the complexity of coordination and collision prevention.
3Stability of the object's composition
If base elements are designed as solid continuous structures, then structural stability is maintained, but fixture introduction and removal becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The base elements are segmented into modular sections with removable components or access points. This segmentation allows fixtures to be introduced and removed through designated openings while maintaining the overall structural integrity and stability of the base during operation.
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AI summary
A laser operating machine, comprising a plurality of laser operating heads (OH1, OH2, OH3, OH4) configured to perform laser processing, mounted on respective cantilevers (141, 142, 143, 144), said cantilevers (141, 142, 143, 144) being mounted on at least a base element (11l, 11r) with an elongated shape, movable along a base element longitudinal axis (X) of said at least base element (11l, 11r), each cantilever (141, 142, 143, 144) extending substantially orthogonal with respect to said base element longitudinal axis (X), each cantilever (141, 142, 143, 144) being actuated by a respective actuation system (A1, A2, A3, A4) comprising at least a translation along said base element longitudinal axis (X) and a cantilever longitudinal axis (Y) orthogonal to such base element longitudinal axis (X).