Object Carrier Identification for Marking Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional marking devices often result in partially marked objects being discarded due to misalignment and improper parameterization, leading to faulty markings and waste, especially when dealing with asymmetrical objects or different types of marking materials.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating identification means, such as RFID chips or magnetic strips, on the object carrier to store information about the marking object, allowing for correct orientation and parameterization, enabling the marking device to adapt the marking pattern and reuse partially marked objects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If marking objects are held in larger numbers on object carriers and only partially marked in one pass, then productivity is improved by batch processing, but the remaining unmarked object blanks are discarded as scrap leading to loss of substance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by providing identification means on the object carrier before the marking process. This enables the marking device to read the identification data, determine which object blanks are present and their positions, and plan the marking sequence in advance. This prevents discarding partially marked carriers because the system can continue marking remaining blanks in subsequent passes with proper orientation detection.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback by using detection means to read identification data from the object carrier, determine the orientation and position of object blanks, and use this information to control the marking unit. This closed-loop feedback enables the system to adapt to the actual configuration of object blanks on the carrier, ensuring accurate marking and enabling reuse of partially marked carriers.
2Adaptability or versatility
If asymmetrical marking objects are used to increase versatility, then adaptability is improved, but misalignment in the marking object holding device leads to faulty marking and loss of information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies asymmetry by using asymmetrical identification means on the object carrier that provide orientation information. The identification data includes parameters that indicate the correct orientation of asymmetrical object blanks, enabling the marking device to automatically adjust its marking position and orientation based on the detected configuration, thus maintaining precision despite object asymmetry.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements dynamics by making the marking process adaptive through detection and control based on identification data. The system dynamically adjusts the marking parameters, position, and orientation based on the actual configuration of object blanks detected through the identification means, rather than relying on fixed positioning for all object types.
3Adaptability or versatility
If different types of marking objects with different materials are used to improve versatility, then adaptability is improved, but faulty parameterization leads to incorrect marking and loss of information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by using a standardized identification means on the object carrier that stores comprehensive information about the object blanks, including material type, thickness, and optimal marking parameters. This universal identification system enables the marking device to handle different material types through a single interface, automatically retrieving the appropriate parameters for each material from the stored identification data.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements parameter changes by using the identification data to dynamically adjust marking parameters such as ink thickness, drying temperature, and irradiation intensity based on the specific material properties of the object blanks. The system automatically modifies these parameters according to the material type identified through the identification means, ensuring optimal marking quality for each material.
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AI summary
A marking object having at least one object blank (3) and held by an object carrier (2), the object blank (3) being markable by a marking apparatus (7). To configure the marking objects such that the known drawbacks are eliminated, the object carrier (2) has at least one identification means (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) that contains at least one piece of information relating to the marking object (1) and/or the identification means (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) can be used to store at least one piece of information relating to the marking object (1).