Die-Pressing Mold Dust Collection Passage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional die-pressing dies suffer from dust accumulation around the lower roller, leading to workpiece scratches and reduced roller life due to dust entry into the roller unit.

Innovation Solution

A die-pressing die with a die body featuring a discharge hole and collection passages that create a negative pressure state to suction and discharge dusts, preventing them from entering the lower free ball bearing and extending its lifespan.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional die-pressing die structure is used, then die-pressing operation can be performed, but dust accumulates around the lower roller causing workpiece scratches and reducing roller life

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveworkpiece qualityVSAvoiddust accumulation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts the harmful dust particles from the working area by introducing a discharge hole at the bottom of the die body and collection passages that extend along the peripheral edge of the die hole. This configuration allows dust to be discharged from the interior of the die body to the exterior, removing the harmful factor from the work environment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces air flow as an intermediary substance to carry dust particles away from the lower roller area. The collection passages are configured to allow air to flow through and carry dust particles from the die interior through the discharge hole, using the air as a mediator to remove the harmful dust accumulation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Duration of action of moving object

If conventional die-pressing die structure is used, then die-pressing operation can be performed, but dust enters the lower roller unit inhibiting rotation performance and shortening life

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveroller unit lifeVSAvoiddust entry into roller unit
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of moving objectVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts dust particles from the interior environment of the die body before they can enter the lower roller unit. The collection passages positioned along the peripheral edge of the die hole create a dust discharge pathway that removes particles from the working area, preventing them from reaching and damaging the roller unit.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs pneumatic principles by utilizing air flow through the collection passages and discharge hole to actively remove dust particles from the die interior. The air flow creates a pneumatic cleaning effect that prevents dust accumulation and entry into the roller unit, extending its operational life.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #29Pneumatics and hydraulics

3Reliability

If dust discharge structure is added to prevent dust accumulation, then workpiece quality improves, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveworkpiece qualityVSAvoiddie body structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the die body structure by adding a discharge hole and collection passages as separate functional elements. The collection passages are positioned along the peripheral edge of the die hole, creating a segmented dust discharge system that is integrated into the overall die structure without completely redesigning the die body.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The discharge hole and collection passages serve multiple functions: they discharge dust particles from the die interior, prevent dust accumulation around the lower roller, and maintain a clean working environment for die-pressing operations. This multi-functional design adds minimal structural complexity while providing comprehensive dust management.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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

Effectively prevents workpiece scratches and prolongs the life of the roller unit by restricting dust accumulation and entry into the bearing, enhancing operational efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

the collection passage is configured to suction air due to a negative pressure state in the discharge hole

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectNegative pressure state: Pressure Gradient

Data Source

PatentEP3495065B1Die-pressing die mold having scrap collection passage on peripheral edge of roller unit
Publication Date: 2021.01.06 AMADA HOLDINGS CO LTD
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AI summary

A die-pressing die used for die-pressing a workpiece includes a die body on whose upper face a die hole is formed and on whose bottom face a discharge hole for discharging dusts of the workpiece is formed, and a roller unit disposed within the die hole and having a roller protruding upward from the upper face of the die body. A collection passage for collecting the dusts is formed at a peripheral edge portion of the die hole. One end of the collection passage is opened at the upper face of the die body, and another end thereof is opened to the discharge hole. The collection passage is configured to suction air due to a negative pressure state in the discharge hole.