Container Processing System Synchronization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional container processing systems with rotating bodies face challenges in synchronizing processes of varying processing times due to the need for holding units to move between processing positions, which can lead to inefficiencies in sterilization and other operations.
Innovation Solution
A container processing system comprising a main processing apparatus with a rotating body and holding units, and a secondary processing apparatus with a servomotor-driven rotating body, allowing independent movement and synchronization of holding units between processing positions, enabling efficient processing even with differing processing times.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If holding units move between processing positions on a single rotating body, then containers can be processed at multiple positions, but processes with different processing times cannot be synchronized
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the processing function into two separate rotating bodies: a main rotating body with multiple holding units for high-speed intermittent processing, and a secondary rotating body with holding units for continuous processing. This segmentation allows each rotating body to operate independently at its own speed, enabling synchronization of processes with different processing times while maintaining multi-position processing capability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If holding units are moved intermittently to multiple processing positions, then multiple processes can be performed, but rapid movement between positions is prevented
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs two different driving mechanisms: the main rotating body uses an intermittent driving mechanism for high-speed stopping and starting at multiple positions, while the secondary rotating body uses a continuous driving mechanism for smooth, rapid movement. This dynamic differentiation allows each rotating body to optimize its movement characteristics for its specific processing requirements.
3Device complexity
If a single rotating body is used for all processing, then device complexity is reduced, but processes with different time requirements cannot operate simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges two rotating bodies with different operational characteristics (intermittent and continuous) into a coordinated system that processes containers simultaneously. The container transfers from the main rotating body to the secondary rotating body, allowing both processing systems to operate in parallel and synchronize their operations, thereby improving overall productivity despite increased device complexity.
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AI summary
The present invention provides a container processing system capable of performing processes in synchronization with each other even if the processes differ from one another in processing time. A container processing system 2 includes a filling apparatus 3 (main processing apparatus) and a sterilization apparatus 5 (secondary processing apparatus), the filling apparatus 3 including first processing units (13 to 16) adapted to process a container 1 held by a gripper G6 (first holding unit) at stop positions P6-1 to P6-6 with a sixth rotating body R6 (main rotating body) being rotated while intermittently stopped, the sterilization apparatus 5 including a servomotor M adapted to stop the container 1 held by a gripper G2 (second holding unit) at an appropriate processing position P2-1 or P2-2 by driving a second rotating body R2 (secondary rotating body). During one intermittent motion of the filling apparatus 3, the sterilization apparatus 5 rotates the gripper G2 of the second rotating body R2 once and thereby moves the gripper G2 from a receiving position B for the container 1 to the processing position P2-1 or P2-2, stops the gripper G2 there, and then moves the gripper G2 to a transfer position C.