Protected Dross Conveyor Plates Against Laser Heat Deformation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing laser beam machines face issues with thermal deformation of transportation plates due to laser beam irradiation, leading to hindered movement and damage, which affects the efficiency and reliability of dross transportation.
Innovation Solution
Incorporation of protection components that cover the transportation surfaces of the plates to prevent laser beam exposure, reducing thermal deformation and ensuring smooth movement of the transportation plates, while using metal plates with high bending rigidity to minimize deflection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If transportation plates are used to convey dross under laser beam irradiation, then dross transportation function is achieved, but thermal deformation occurs causing hindered movement and damage
Solution Approach 1:
A protection component is introduced as an intermediary element between the laser beam and the transportation plate. This protection component blocks the laser beam from directly irradiating the transportation plate, thereby preventing thermal deformation while allowing the plate to continue its dross transportation function reliably
Solution Approach 2:
The system is segmented into distinct functional components: the transportation plate for conveying dross, and the protection component for blocking laser radiation. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function without suffering from the adverse effects of laser irradiation, maintaining both productivity and reliability
2Reliability
If protection components are added to cover transportation plates, then thermal deformation is prevented, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The protection component is designed as a thin plate-like structure that is simple in form but effective in function. This thin-film approach provides laser protection without adding significant structural complexity or weight to the conveyor system
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of making the transportation plate itself resistant to laser radiation (which would require complex material modifications), the solution inverts the approach by placing a separate protection component in front of the plate. This simplifies the overall system design while achieving the same protective effect
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 solution effectively prevents thermal deformation and maintains smooth operation of the dross transportation conveyor, enhancing the reliability and efficiency of the laser beam machine apparatus by maintaining plate integrity and movement.
Implementation Method 1
a first protection component that covers at least partially a first transportation surface of the first transportation plate to restrain the laser beam from reaching the first transportation plate; and a second protection component that covers at least partially a second transportation surface of the second transportation plate to restrain the laser beam from reaching the second transportation plate
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AI summary
A dross transportation conveyor includes a group of transportation plates, a first protection component, and a second protection component. The group of transportation plates is configured to transport dross generated by irradiating a workpiece with a laser beam. The group of transportation plates includes a first transportation plate extending in a first direction and a second transportation plate extending in the first direction and disposed to be adjacent to the first transportation plate. The first protection component covers at least partially a first transportation surface of the first transportation plate to restrain the laser beam from reaching the first transportation plate. The second protection component covers at least partially a second transportation surface of the second transportation plate to restrain the laser beam from reaching the second transportation plate.