Adjustable Wind Guard for Dunnage Conversion System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dunnage conversion systems face issues with improperly aligned sheet stock material leading to jamming and tearing during conversion, especially when the conversion machine rotates or moves relative to the stock material support.
Innovation Solution
A dunnage conversion system with a rotatable conversion machine and a guide element that maintains consistent positioning of the stock material support relative to the machine, using a guide bracket with spaced-apart arms to align the stock material and prevent misalignment, and an adjustable wind guard to protect the stock material from wind.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the conversion machine rotates or moves relative to the stock material support, then the machine can be repositioned or adjusted, but misalignment occurs leading to jamming and tearing
Solution Approach 1:
A guide element acts as an intermediary between the conversion machine and the stock material support. The guide element includes a guide surface that engages with a corresponding surface on the stock material support, ensuring that when the machine rotates or moves, the stock material remains consistently aligned with the conversion zone, preventing misalignment, jamming, and tearing.
2Ease of operation
If the stock material is exposed to wind, then access and loading is easier, but the material blows out of the supply
Solution Approach 1:
A wind guard in the form of a flexible panel is provided that can be positioned to shield the stock material from wind while allowing access and loading operations. The panel acts as a protective barrier that prevents wind from blowing the material out of the supply, while still permitting operators to access and load stock material when needed.
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AI summary
A dunnage-producing system, comprising: a dunnage conversion machine for converting a sheet stock material into a relatively less dense dunnage product, a supply of sheet stock material, and an adjustable wind guard that protects the stock material from blowing out of the supply in windy conditions.