Elastic Clamping Mechanism for Stable Warning Light Sensing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Automated manufacturing systems, such as CNC tool machines, require manual intervention to address abnormal operations indicated by warning lights, disrupting automated production processes.
Innovation Solution
A clamping device with pivoted components and elastic members that allow for multiple unfolding angles to securely clamp cylinders of various sizes, enabling the integration of a light sensor to automatically detect warning lights and transmit signals for machine operation control.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If a light sensor is installed on the warning lamp post, then automation of the tool machine is improved, but the stability of the sensor installation becomes a concern
Solution Approach 1:
The clamping device employs a dynamic linkage mechanism with multiple pivot points that allows the sensor mounting platform to automatically adjust its position and orientation. The first and second clamping components with pivotable front and rear portions create a flexible structure that can adapt to different warning lamp post configurations, ensuring stable sensor installation while maintaining automation capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The elastic components in the linkage mechanism enable parameter changes in the clamping device's geometry. By adjusting the elastic coefficients and pre-stress of the elastic components, the device can adapt to different cylinder sizes and warning lamp post dimensions, providing stable sensor mounting positions across varying operational conditions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the clamping device uses multiple pivoted components for adaptability, then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The linkage mechanism serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides clamping force through elastic components, enables angular adjustment through pivot points, and accommodates various cylinder diameters through the coordinated movement of the first and second clamping components. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate adjustment mechanisms, balancing versatility with acceptable complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamping device employs a nested structure where the first and second clamping components are interconnected through the linkage mechanism. The pivotable portions are nested within the overall linkage structure, allowing compact configuration while maintaining the ability to expand into different clamping positions, thus achieving versatility without proportionally increasing external complexity.
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 clamping device enhances automation by allowing secure clamping of cylinders and enabling automatic detection of warning lights, thereby improving the operational efficiency and reliability of CNC tool machines.
Implementation Method 1
The first clamping component and the second clamping component are adapted to rotate, with respect to each other, to a first state due to an elastic force of the at least one elastic component
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AI summary
A clamping device includes first and second clamping components and at least one elastic component. The first and second clamping components include first and second rear portions and first and second front portions pivoted to each other respectively. The first and second rear portions are pivoted to each other. The elastic component connects the first and second clamping components. The first and second clamping components rotate, with respect to each other, to a first state due to an elastic force of the elastic component so that the first and second front portions have a first distance. When the first and second clamping components are subject to a force, the first and second clamping components resist the elastic force of the elastic component and rotate, with respect to each other, to a second state so that the first and second front portions have a second distance greater than the first distance.