Compression Line Spring Grinding Apparatus with Adjustable Chain Conveyors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional grinding apparatuses for compression line springs require replacement of the entire turntable when grinding springs of different dimensions, leading to increased complexity and cost due to the inability to adjust installation holes, resulting in unreliable support and potential accidents.
Innovation Solution
The apparatus employs a pair of chain conveyors with V-shaped blocks to support and transfer compression line springs, allowing for adjustable positioning and grinding without replacing the turntable, using a lower chain conveyor with first V-shaped blocks and an upper chain conveyor with second V-shaped blocks to securely hold and move the springs, and grinding units to process the seat surfaces.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the turntable uses fixed installation holes, then the compression line springs can be reliably supported during grinding, but the apparatus cannot grind compression line springs with different dimensions without replacing the entire turntable
Solution Approach 1:
The turntable is segmented into a modular structure where the installation holes are separated from the main turntable body. The installation holes can be independently replaced or adjusted without replacing the entire turntable, allowing different hole configurations to accommodate various spring dimensions while maintaining the core turntable structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The installation holes are designed to be adjustable in position and configuration rather than fixed. This dynamic adjustment capability allows the turntable to adapt to different spring dimensions by reconfiguring the installation holes, eliminating the need to replace the entire turntable for different grinding operations.
2Reliability
If the installation holes have fixed diameters, then the compression line springs can be securely supported, but compression line springs with outer diameters greater than the hole diameter cannot be installed
Solution Approach 1:
The installation hole structure is segmented into adjustable components that can be independently configured. This allows the hole diameter and position to be modified to match different spring outer diameters while maintaining secure support during grinding operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The installation hole parameters (diameter, position, configuration) are made changeable rather than fixed. This allows the system to adapt to different spring dimensions by adjusting the hole parameters accordingly, expanding the range of processable springs while ensuring reliable support for each specific dimension.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the installation holes are too large relative to the spring outer diameter, then springs with smaller diameters can fit, but the springs cannot be reliably supported during grinding causing vibrations and potential removal
Solution Approach 1:
The installation hole parameters are dynamically adjusted to match the specific spring dimensions being processed. This ensures optimal fit and stable positioning during grinding by changing the hole parameters rather than using fixed, potentially mismatched hole sizes.
Solution Approach 2:
The installation hole characteristics are optimized locally for each specific spring type. Rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach, the hole configuration is tailored to match the specific dimensions and requirements of each spring, ensuring reliable support and preventing vibrations or removal during grinding.
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AI summary
Disclosed herein is an apparatus for grinding a compression line spring. The apparatus includes a lower chain conveyor (100), an upper chain conveyor (200), and grinding units (300). The lower chain conveyor includes chain units (110) and (110′) provided facing each other at positions spaced apart from each other. Each chain unit (110), (110′) includes first V-shaped blocks (115) for supporting compression line springs. The upper chain conveyor includes chain units (210) and (210′) provided facing each other at positions spaced apart from each other. Each chain unit (210), (210′) includes second V-shaped blocks (215) for compressing downward upper portions of the compression line springs seated on the first V-shaped blocks (115) and thus supporting the compression line springs. The grinding units (300) grind seat surfaces formed on opposite ends of the compression line springs that are being moved by the lower chain conveyor and the upper chain conveyor.