Coolant Drain Guide for Detachable Cutting Machine Tanks
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cutting apparatuses face contamination issues when the storage tank is detached, as coolant can drip from the drainage port and contaminate the internal housing space.
Innovation Solution
A cutting apparatus with a movable member that functions as a liquid holder when the storage tank is not in place, accumulating any dripping coolant, and as a guide when the storage tank is inserted, ensuring the coolant flows into the storage tank without contaminating the housing space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the storage tank is detachably disposed in the housing space for easy removal and cleaning, then the ease of operation is improved, but the housing space may be contaminated with coolant when the storage tank is removed
Solution Approach 1:
A movable member is introduced as an intermediary element between the drainage port and the storage tank. This movable member functions as a liquid holder to intercept and retain coolant that would otherwise drip into the housing space when the storage tank is removed, thereby preventing contamination while maintaining easy removability of the storage tank
2Manufacturing precision
If coolant is discharged onto the machining tool and workpiece to reduce friction and heat, then the manufacturing precision is improved, but the housing space may be contaminated when the storage tank is detached
Solution Approach 1:
The movable member serves as a mediator that captures coolant flowing from the drainage port, preventing it from contaminating the housing space while allowing the coolant to continue serving its cooling and lubricating function during machining operations
3Ease of repair
If the storage tank is made detachable for maintenance and cleaning purposes, then the ease of repair is improved, but coolant may drip and contaminate the internal space during detachment
Solution Approach 1:
The movable member acts as a protective intermediary that remains in place during storage tank removal and maintenance activities, capturing any coolant that might drip from the drainage port and preventing contamination of the housing space while allowing free access for maintenance operations
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Prevents internal space contamination by effectively managing coolant flow during storage tank detachment and insertion, maintaining a clean environment and enhancing user convenience.
Implementation Method 1
The movable member located at the first position functions as a liquid holder to hold the coolant
Implementation Method 2
The movable member located at the second position functions as a guide to guide the coolant into the storage tank
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AI summary
A cutting apparatus 10 includes a case body 12, a storage tank 37, and a movable member 80. The case body 12 internally includes a machining space 19, a housing space A2, and a communication port 27H through which the machining space 19 is in communication with the housing space A2. The storage tank 37 is detachably disposed in the housing space A2 and collects a coolant discharged from a liquid discharger 36 and passed through the communication port 27H. The movable member 80 is disposed between the communication port 27H and the storage tank 37, located at a first position when the storage tank 37 is not disposed in the housing space A2, and located at a second position when the storage tank 37 is disposed in the housing space A2. The movable member 80 at the first position functions as a liquid holder to hold the coolant.