Foldable Chair Component Assembly with Automated Concaving
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional outdoor foldable chair assembly processes are inefficient due to manual concaving procedures, which can lead to defects and reduced production quality.
Innovation Solution
An assembly processing device with an operating platform, conveying mechanism, and component placement boss, featuring concaving, positioning, and assembly mechanisms to automate the assembly and concaving of foldable chair components, improving efficiency and stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If manual concaving procedures are used in the assembly process, then the device complexity is reduced, but the manufacturing precision and reliability deteriorate due to potential defects and omissions by unqualified personnel
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical concaving operations with an automated concaving mechanism that uses mechanical force applied by a processing head to create recesses in the component surfaces. This automation eliminates human error while maintaining precise control over the concaving depth and position, thereby improving manufacturing precision without significantly increasing overall device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The concaving mechanism is designed to automatically position and execute the concaving operation based on pre-programmed parameters. The system performs the concaving operation autonomously without requiring skilled operators, thereby maintaining simplicity in operation while ensuring consistent high-quality results through automated control of the mechanical pressing process.
2Device complexity
If manual assembly procedures are used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the productivity deteriorates due to multiple manual sub-procedures reducing production efficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple manual assembly operations into a single integrated automated assembly device. The device performs component positioning, concaving, and assembly operations in one coordinated process, eliminating the need for multiple separate manual steps. This merging of operations significantly improves productivity while the modular design of the device keeps its structural complexity manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The assembly device is configured to perform preliminary positioning and preparation of components before the actual assembly operation. Components are pre-positioned on the platform and pre-aligned using automated positioning mechanisms, which eliminates time-consuming manual adjustment during assembly. This preliminary automation of preparation steps greatly enhances production efficiency without requiring overly complex real-time adjustment mechanisms.
3Manufacturing precision
If automated concaving and assembly mechanisms are implemented, then the manufacturing precision and productivity are improved, but the device complexity increases due to multiple mechanisms and systems
Solution Approach 1:
The assembly device is designed as a multi-functional platform that performs positioning, concaving, and assembly operations using integrated mechanisms. The same mechanical platform and control system handle multiple operations, reducing the need for separate dedicated devices for each function. This universal design approach maintains manufacturing precision across all operations while controlling overall device complexity through shared components and systems.
4Reliability
If automated concaving mechanisms are used, then the reliability is improved by eliminating manual errors, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to complex mechanism operation and maintenance
Solution Approach 1:
The automated concaving and assembly mechanisms are programmed to execute operations autonomously based on pre-set parameters and component specifications. The system self-regulates the concaving depth, positioning accuracy, and assembly force without requiring operator intervention during operation. This self-service capability ensures consistent reliable results while simplifying operation to basic loading and initiation tasks, though maintenance complexity remains moderate due to the automated systems involved.
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AI summary
An assembly processing device for outdoor foldable chair components is provided. The assembly processing device includes an operating platform, a conveying mechanism, and a component placement boss. The operating platform is provided with a component placing platform and a predetermined number of concaving mechanisms, positioning mechanisms, and assembly mechanisms. The positioning mechanisms and the assembly mechanisms are disposed on the component placing platform. The conveying mechanism is disposed between the component placing platform and the operating platform. The conveying mechanism conveys a component to be processed to one or more of the concaving mechanisms for concaving, on the component placing platform. The component placement boss is disposed on the component placing platform. The assembly processing device improves the assembly and concaving of foldable chair components and improves production efficiency of a foldable chair assembly line.