Coil Assembly Transport via Nested Coaxial Arrangement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for transporting and assembling coils require excessive packaging effort and space due to separate handling of coils, which increases transport costs and complexity.
Innovation Solution
A method where the first coil with a clear internal dimension is used to accommodate a smaller second coil, both supported by multiple elements for secure alignment and transport, allowing for a compact coaxial arrangement that reduces packaging and transport space, with support elements ensuring secure positioning and preventing damage during transport.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If coils are transported separately and independently, then each coil can be handled individually, but packaging effort and transport space increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies nesting by placing the second coil inside the first coil during transport. The smaller second coil is positioned within the internal space of the larger first coil, allowing both coils to be transported together in a compact arrangement. This nesting approach significantly reduces the transport space required compared to transporting coils separately, while still enabling individual handling and identification of each coil through their respective support elements.
2Volume of stationary object
If multiple coils are arranged one inside another for compact transport, then transport space is reduced, but the risk of damage increases without proper support
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by providing support elements for each coil before the nesting operation. The first support elements are attached to the first coil and the second support elements are attached to the second coil in advance. These support elements extend radially outward and provide structural reinforcement that prevents damage during the nesting process and throughout transport. The support elements are positioned to prevent radial inward deformation of the coils while maintaining the compact nested arrangement.
3Loss of substance
If coils are nested during transport, then packaging material is reduced, but precise alignment during assembly becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the intermediary principle through the support elements that extend radially from each coil. During the assembly process, these support elements serve as alignment aids that facilitate the precise positioning of the second coil relative to the first coil. The support elements protrude outward in a controlled manner, providing reference points and mechanical guidance that enable accurate coaxial alignment when the coils are separated for assembly, eliminating the need for additional packaging materials or complex alignment tools.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method for supplying coils (2, 3) at a supply location, transporting the coils (2, 3) from the supply location to an installation location and installing the coils (2, 3) at the installation location to form a coil assembly (1). A first and second coil (2, 3) and a transport platform (19) are supplied. One of the coils (2, 3) and then the other of the coils (2, 3) is then arranged coaxially with respect thereto respectively on the transport platform (19) and supported thereon. The joint transport takes place from the supply location to the installation location at which the coils (2, 3) are removed from the transport platform (19) and at least two of the coils (2, 3) are formed on an installation surface (12) having a preferably horizontal orientation in order to form the coil assembly (1).