Electronic Component Separation Device Parallel Manipulators
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing electronic component separation devices are limited in capacity and costly, with serial operation of positioning and sawing processes leading to inefficiencies and high cycle times.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of separate positioning and sawing manipulators with defined transfer positions allows for parallel operation of these processes, reducing cycle time and optimizing the use of expensive modules, and the inclusion of cleaning, inspection, and sorting manipulators with transfer positions enables parallel processing of these steps as well.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If positioning and sawing are performed serially with a single manipulator, then device complexity is reduced, but productivity is limited due to long cycle times
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the manipulator function into separate positioning manipulator and sawing manipulator, each dedicated to specific operations. This segmentation allows parallel execution of positioning and sawing operations, transforming the serial process into a parallel one that significantly increases productivity while maintaining manageable device complexity through modular architecture
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces transfer positions as intermediary locations between the positioning manipulator and sawing manipulator. These transfer positions enable smooth handover of electronic components between manipulators, facilitating the parallel operation process while maintaining precise positioning and reducing the complexity of coordination between multiple manipulators
2Productivity
If positioning and sawing are performed serially, then device complexity is reduced, but loss of time increases due to consecutive processing steps
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning manipulator completes positioning operations and transfers components to transfer positions before the sawing manipulator begins sawing operations. This preliminary action allows the sawing manipulator to start working immediately without waiting for the positioning process to finish, effectively overlapping operations and reducing total cycle time
Solution Approach 2:
The patent enables continuous useful action by having the positioning manipulator prepare and transfer components while the sawing manipulator simultaneously performs sawing operations on previously positioned components. This continuous overlap of useful actions eliminates idle waiting time and significantly reduces the total cycle time compared to sequential processing
3Productivity
If a single manipulator performs both positioning and sawing, then device complexity is reduced, but productivity is limited due to sequential operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the manipulator functionality into distinct positioning and sawing manipulators, each optimized for its specific task. This segmentation enables simultaneous operation of both manipulators on different components or the same component at different stages, dramatically increasing throughput and capacity while maintaining acceptable device complexity through modular design
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from a single-manipulator sequential process to a multi-manipulator parallel process by adding a temporal and operational dimension. The transfer positions provide spatial arrangement that enables both manipulators to operate simultaneously without interference, effectively adding a dimension to the processing architecture that increases capacity
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AI summary
A device for separating electronic components including sawing means and positioning means, wherein between the positioning means and the sawing means at least one transfer position is defined for the purpose of transferring positioned electronic components. A separating device for electronic components including sawing means, positioning means, inspection means, and sorting means, wherein between the positioning means and the sawing means at least one transfer position is defined for the purpose of transferring positioned electronic components between the positioning means and the sawing means, and wherein between the inspection means and the sorting means at least another transfer position is defined for the purpose of transferring the inspected separated electronic components between the inspection means and the sorting means.