Ceramic Cutting Heads With Bidirectional Transverse Cutting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ceramic cutting equipment experiences significant downtime due to the need to reverse the direction of cutting discs and wait for them to stop during return strokes, especially when cutting thicker articles, leading to reduced cutting speed and performance.
Innovation Solution
A piece of equipment with bidirectional and unidirectional cutting modes that allows transverse cutting heads to change positions without stopping, using displacement means to adjust the cutting discs' position and rotation direction during strokes, minimizing downtime and optimizing cutting speed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If the cutting discs reverse direction and wait to stop during return strokes, then the cutting operation can be performed accurately, but the downtime increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by enabling the cutting discs to change their rotational direction dynamically during the return stroke rather than waiting to stop. The control system adjusts the rotation direction of cutting discs based on the real-time position and motion state, allowing continuous cutting operations in both forward and return strokes, thus eliminating downtime while maintaining cutting accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the operational parameters of the cutting discs by allowing them to rotate in different directions depending on the stroke phase. The control system modifies the rotation direction parameter based on the conveyor's movement state, enabling the cutting discs to cut during both forward and return strokes, thereby reducing downtime without compromising precision.
2Manufacturing precision
If the cutting speed is decreased to achieve accurate cuts in thicker articles, then the cutting accuracy improves, but the equipment performance decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by allowing the cutting discs to operate at high speeds in both forward and return strokes. The control system dynamically adjusts the cutting parameters based on the article thickness and the stroke phase, enabling accurate cutting of thick articles without reducing overall cutting speed. The system can switch between different cutting modes (unidirectional and bidirectional) to optimize both accuracy and speed.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the cutting parameters dynamically based on article thickness and stroke phase. The control system adjusts rotation speed, feed rate, and cutting depth parameters to achieve accurate cuts in thick articles while maintaining high productivity. The system can operate in unidirectional mode for thick articles or bidirectional mode for thinner articles to optimize performance.
3Device complexity
If the equipment is designed for fixed cutting mode, then the structure is simple, but the adaptability to different cutting needs is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by designing a cutting system that can dynamically switch between unidirectional and bidirectional cutting modes. The control system adjusts the rotation direction of cutting discs based on the specific cutting needs and article characteristics. This dynamic capability provides versatility in handling different cutting scenarios without requiring complex mechanical reconfiguration, as the system adapts through controlled parameter changes.
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AI summary
The piece of equipment (1) for cutting ceramic material, comprises: - a load-bearing frame (2); - a conveyor plane (3) of at least one ceramic manufactured article (M), wherein the conveyor plane (3) is associated with the frame (2) and movable along a direction of forward movement (4); - longitudinal cutting means (5) associated with the frame (2) and adapted to make a cut on the ceramic manufactured article (M) along a longitudinal cutting direction (7); - transverse cutting means (6) associated with the frame (2) and adapted to make a cut on the ceramic manufactured article (M) along a transverse cutting direction (8); wherein the transverse cutting heads (10) are movable with respect to the conveyor plane (3) along at least one direction of work (22), transverse to the direction of forward movement (4), between a first position, wherein they are arranged where a side edge of the conveyor plane (3) is located, and a second position, wherein they are arranged where the opposite side edge of the conveyor plane (3) is located, and wherein the equipment (1) comprises a supporting element (23) connected movable by shifting to the frame (2) along the direction of work (22) and supporting the transverse cutting heads (10), and comprises displacement means (27) of the supporting element (23) operable to simultaneously raise/lower the transverse cutting heads (10) with respect to the conveyor plane (3).