Conveyor Belt Vulcanization Press Partial Opening Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional vulcanization presses require complete opening for every conveyor belt operation, leading to reduced throughput due to unnecessary press openings during continuous production.
Innovation Solution
Implementing a control system that checks for the presence of a conveyor belt coil using measuring devices, allowing partial opening of the press plates only when necessary, and controlling the lifting device to manage the press opening based on conveyor belt thickness and presence, minimizing full press openings to optimize throughput.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the press is completely opened for every conveyor belt operation, then the conveyor belt can be threaded and removed, but the press opening time increases and throughput decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The press is opened only partially to an operating opening position that is sufficient for the conveyor belt to pass through, rather than opening it completely. This partial action reduces the time required for press opening while still achieving the necessary function of belt threading and removal.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses sensors to detect the presence and position of the conveyor belt, enabling the press to automatically determine when opening is necessary and to what extent, reducing manual intervention and optimizing the opening operation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the press opens fully every time, then all conveyor belt operations can be performed, but unnecessary press openings occur during continuous production
Solution Approach 1:
The press opening position is dynamically adjusted based on real-time detection of conveyor belt presence and position. The control system modifies the opening extent according to actual operational needs, opening fully only when necessary for threading or removal, and partially or not at all during continuous production.
Solution Approach 2:
Sensors provide feedback about the conveyor belt's presence and position to the control system, which then adjusts the press opening accordingly. This closed-loop control ensures the press opens only when and to the extent necessary, eliminating unnecessary openings during continuous operation.
3Productivity
If the press opens to a smaller operating opening position, then press opening time is reduced, but the conveyor belt may not be able to pass through
Solution Approach 1:
The press opens to a partial operating opening position that is carefully calibrated to be just sufficient for the conveyor belt to pass through. This minimal sufficient opening reduces press opening time while maintaining the necessary function of belt transport through the press.
Solution Approach 2:
The operating opening position is dynamically determined based on real-time detection of conveyor belt thickness and position. The system adjusts the opening extent to match the actual belt dimensions, ensuring the belt can pass through while minimizing the opening distance.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method for producing conveyor belts (6) in a device having a vulcanization press (1). The problem addressed by the invention is that of improving the method such that the press opening times are minimized and the throughput of the press (1) is consequently optimized. This problem is solved in that it can be verified during the method whether a conveyor belt blank (6, 7, 8, 9) is present in the press for vulcanizing and a decision is made depending on this information as to how far the press (1) opens the pressing plates (4, 5). There is an operating opening position and a complete opening of the press (1). The invention further relates to a device for carrying out the method.