Object Alignment via Differential Speed Rotor
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing inspection apparatuses for containers are inefficient in compensating for incorrect orientations, can only handle symmetrically formed containers, and have complex and costly configurations with limited rotation angles, making them unsuitable for precise alignment and inspection.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a control device, detecting device, aligning device, and guiding device, which uses a linear motor and rotary table to detect and adjust the alignment of objects, allowing for precise rotation to a predefined alignment, independent of the initial orientation, and enabling efficient handling of multiple objects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If two opposing transporting devices are used to turn containers, then the containers can be turned to correct orientation, but the device complexity and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functions of two opposing transporting devices into a single transporting device with a rotatable platform. The rotating platform integrates both turning and transporting functions, eliminating the need for separate opposing devices while achieving the same alignment objective.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotating platform serves multiple functions: it transports containers from the feeding device, rotates them to the correct orientation, and delivers them to the discharging device. This multi-functional design replaces the specialized opposing transporting devices with a single universal device.
2Manufacturing precision
If two opposing transporting devices are configured identically, then containers can be turned, but the system requires complex control mechanisms
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the control of two opposing transporting devices into a single control system for one rotating platform. The control device simply needs to manage the rotation angle of the platform and the timing of container transfer, eliminating the complex coordinated control of two independent devices.
3Manufacturing precision
If Y-shaped holding elements are used for turning bottles, then containers can be rotated, but the rotation angle is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the symmetric Y-shaped holding elements with an asymmetric clamping mechanism that can accommodate various container shapes and sizes. The clamping device can adjust its position and angle, providing versatile rotation capability beyond the fixed angle limitations of Y-shaped elements.
4Productivity
If containers are fed in incorrect orientation, then the inspection can proceed, but the inspection angle is wrong and cannot be compensated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary alignment of containers before inspection by rotating them to the correct orientation on the rotating platform. The control device determines the required rotation angle based on the container's initial orientation and rotates the platform accordingly, ensuring proper alignment before the container reaches the inspection device.
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
The system ensures reliable and precise alignment of objects to a predefined orientation, allowing for efficient and accurate inspection without the need for complex configurations, reducing costs and increasing the number of objects that can be aligned quickly.
Implementation Method 1
the aligning device comprises a linear motor with a first rotor
Implementation Method 2
the first rotor in interaction with the guiding device turns the first object in a first rotation about the first rotation angle to the first predefined alignment on the basis of the first differential speed
Data Source
AI summary
A system and method for defined aligning of an object. A first object with a first alignment is fed. The first alignment is detected and transmitted to a control device. The control device determines a first rotation angle on the basis of the first alignment and a predefined first alignment, and a speed profile of a first translational movement for a first rotor with a differential speed between the guiding device and the first rotor on the basis of the first rotation angle and a predefined speed of the guiding device. The control device controls the first rotor in the first translational movement along the aligning zone on the basis of the determined speed profile, and the first rotor, in interaction with the guiding device, turns the first object to the first predefined alignment in a first rotation about the first rotation angle on the basis of the differential speed.