Dispersion Table Conveying Direction Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional dispersion and supply apparatuses face challenges in achieving uniform conveyance of articles to multiple positions due to uneven article distribution, leading to unstable and non-uniform supply, as the dispersion table's inclination affects conveyance amounts and distribution patterns.
Innovation Solution
A dispersion and supply apparatus equipped with a dispersion table, a driving unit, an acquisition unit for load measurement, a calculation unit for load deviation analysis, and a control unit that adjusts the conveying direction based on load deviations, maintaining a consistent inclination and ensuring uniform distribution across multiple positions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If the dispersion table is tilted downward to increase conveyance amount at low-distribution portions, then article distribution uniformity is improved, but conveyance amount becomes unstable and non-uniform supply occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the conveying direction changeable while keeping the inclination angle fixed. The control unit dynamically adjusts the conveying direction based on real-time load amount detection, allowing the system to adapt to distribution variations without changing the physical inclination, thus maintaining both uniformity and stability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter being controlled from inclination angle to conveying direction. Instead of varying the inclination angle to adjust conveyance, the system varies the conveying direction parameter based on load distribution, achieving uniform supply while maintaining constant inclination and stable conveyance characteristics
2Manufacturing precision
If the dispersion table inclination angle is increased to improve article dispersion, then distribution uniformity is improved, but articles are removed from the dispersion table and continuous supply is disrupted
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically changes the conveying direction based on detected load distribution rather than using fixed high inclination. This dynamic adjustment allows articles to be redirected to under-supplied areas without removing them from the dispersion table, maintaining continuous supply while achieving uniform distribution
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback by using detection means to monitor load amounts at different positions and using this information to adjust the conveying direction. This closed-loop control ensures uniform distribution is achieved through real-time adjustments rather than aggressive inclination changes that would disrupt continuous supply
3Manufacturing precision
If the dispersion table is tilted to redirect articles to low-distribution areas, then distribution uniformity is improved, but conveyance amount at opposite positions decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the control parameter from inclination angle to conveying direction. By adjusting the direction parameter dynamically, the system can redirect articles to under-supplied areas without creating excessive conveyance at those positions, thereby maintaining balanced distribution across all positions while preserving overall conveyance quantity
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
This solution enables continuous, stable, and uniform conveyance of articles to multiple positions by dynamically adjusting the conveying direction on the dispersion table, preventing uneven distribution and ensuring consistent supply to all conveying means.
Implementation Method 1
a dispersion table that receives an article supplied from above and conveys the article to a plurality of positions of an outer circumferential portion, and a driving unit that drives the dispersion table
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AI summary
Provided is a dispersion and supply apparatus and a combination weighing apparatus capable of uniformly supplying articles to a plurality of positions from a dispersion table. A dispersion and supply apparatus 20 includes an acquisition unit 64 that acquires a load amount of an article on a dispersion table 22, a calculation unit 104 that calculates a deviation in a loading state of the article based on the load amount acquired by the acquisition unit 64, and a control unit 106 that controls a driving unit 30 such that a conveying direction of the article on the dispersion table 22 is changed based on the deviation in the loading state of the article calculated by the calculation unit 104.