Dynamic Balancing Apparatus with Paired Drilling Mechanisms
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional dynamic balancing machines and correction apparatuses require significant time for imbalance correction, which impairs the overall workflow due to the need for sequential hole drilling on angled surfaces, necessitating multiple rotations and processing steps.
Innovation Solution
A dynamic balancing test and correction apparatus that includes a rotation mechanism for measuring imbalance, paired drilling mechanisms movable in orthogonal directions, and a support system for simultaneous hole drilling on paired correction surfaces, allowing for independent movement and precise positioning to reduce processing time.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If hole drilling is performed sequentially on paired correction surfaces after rotating the workpiece, then the correction apparatus can process angled surfaces, but the time required for imbalance correction increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the drilling operations for both correction surfaces into a single simultaneous operation. Two drilling mechanisms are positioned to drill into paired correction surfaces at the same time, eliminating the need to rotate the workpiece between drilling operations. This combining of sequential operations into a parallel operation directly reduces correction time while maintaining the ability to process angled surfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a rotation mechanism that can dynamically adjust the workpiece angle to optimal positions for both correction surfaces simultaneously. The drilling mechanisms are also designed with dynamic positioning capabilities, allowing them to move independently to accommodate different correction surface angles. This dynamic adaptability enables simultaneous drilling on angled surfaces without compromising precision.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the correction apparatus processes workpieces with multiple angled correction surfaces, then versatility is improved, but the number of processing steps increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements universal drilling mechanisms that can process multiple types of correction surfaces through a single setup. The drilling mechanisms are designed with adjustable positioning systems that can accommodate various angles and configurations of correction surfaces. This multi-functionality allows the same apparatus to handle different workpiece geometries and correction requirements without adding processing steps or requiring additional specialized equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the correction surfaces into paired groups that can be processed simultaneously. By identifying and positioning paired correction surfaces, the system can apply the same drilling operation to multiple surfaces in parallel. This segmentation approach maintains versatility for handling various surface configurations while reducing the total number of processing steps through parallel execution.
3Manufacturing precision
If sequential hole drilling is performed on correction surfaces, then positional accuracy can be controlled, but workflow efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs preliminary positioning actions where the rotation mechanism pre-positions the workpiece at optimal angles for both correction surfaces before drilling begins. The drilling mechanisms also perform preliminary positioning to ensure precise alignment with the correction surfaces. These preliminary actions establish accurate positions for simultaneous drilling operations, ensuring positional accuracy is maintained while enabling parallel processing to improve workflow efficiency.
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AI summary
A dynamic balancing test and correction apparatus capable of shortening the time required for correcting imbalance in a correction part and improving the entire workflow of the apparatus.