Edge Band Fine Trimming Mechanism for Faster Scraper Adjustment

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Solution Overview

Problem

The traditional edge band fine trimming mechanism of edge banding machines requires complex positional adjustments for the scraper and feeler wheels, leading to inconvenience in correcting their positions.

Innovation Solution

A novel edge band fine trimming mechanism with a fixed seat, first and second feeler wheel assemblies, and a scraper assembly, allowing for independent vertical and horizontal adjustments of the scraper and feeler wheels, simplifying the positional correction process.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the traditional scraper is adjusted along the linear extending direction of the scraper, then the scraper position can be changed, but two positional coordinates of the blade tip are changed simultaneously, requiring further correction of feeler wheel positions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvescraper position adjustmentVSAvoidcorrection process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The scraper assembly is divided into independent adjustment components: a vertical adjustment mechanism for changing the vertical position of the blade holder, and a horizontal adjustment mechanism for changing the horizontal position of the feeler wheel. This segmentation allows each component to be adjusted independently along its respective axis without affecting the other, eliminating the need for coordinated correction of multiple components simultaneously.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The adjustment mechanism transitions from one-dimensional linear adjustment to two-dimensional independent adjustment. The blade holder can be adjusted vertically along the vertical section, while the feeler wheel can be adjusted horizontally along the horizontal section. This dimensional separation allows each component to be positioned independently in its own adjustment dimension, simplifying the overall correction process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Manufacturing precision

If the scraper position is adjusted in the traditional linear rod configuration, then trimming can be performed, but the adjustment process requires simultaneous correction of multiple coordinates and feeler wheel positions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveedge band trimming precisionVSAvoidadjustment and correction time
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The adjustment system is segmented into independent vertical and horizontal adjustment mechanisms. The vertical adjustment mechanism controls the blade holder's position along the vertical section, while the horizontal adjustment mechanism controls the feeler wheel's position along the horizontal section. This segmentation allows each mechanism to be adjusted independently without requiring simultaneous correction of multiple coordinates, reducing adjustment time while maintaining trimming precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The adjustment mechanisms are designed to be dynamically adjustable during operation. The blade holder can be vertically adjusted along the vertical section, and the feeler wheel can be horizontally adjusted along the horizontal section, allowing for flexible and quick repositioning without requiring complex coordinated adjustments, thereby reducing time loss while maintaining precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12403521B2Edge band fine trimming mechanism of edge banding machine
Publication Date: 2025.09.02 OAV EQUIP & TOOLS
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AI summary

An edge band fine trimming mechanism of an edge banding machine includes a fixed seat including a scraper installation groove extending vertically, a first feeler wheel assembly including a first feeler wheel vertically and rotatably disposed on the right side of the fixed seat, a second feeler wheel assembly including a second feeler wheel horizontally and rotatably disposed on the bottom side of the fixed seat, and a scraper assembly. The aforementioned scraper assembly is disposed on the fixed seat and includes a blade holder and a blade. The blade holder includes vertical and inclined sections connected with each other. The vertical section is disposed in the scraper installation groove in a vertically movable manner. The blade is disposed at the terminal end of the inclined section. The edge band fine trimming mechanism enables fast positional adjustment for the scraper and the associated feeler wheel.