Container Treatment Guide Roller Assembly With Elastic Ring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Large container treatment systems face issues with high wear and frictional resistance in the transition areas of guide rollers due to insufficient contact force, leading to operational inefficiencies and reduced reliability, especially at high throughput rates.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating an elastically deformable ring element into the guide roller assembly to maintain a predefined contact force, ensuring low-friction rolling and minimal slippage by deforming to engage with guide cams, using materials like rubber, thermoplastic elastomers, or polyamides.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If guide rollers are used in transition areas between guide curves, then control flexibility is improved, but frictional wear increases due to insufficient contact force
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by introducing an elastically deformable ring element that changes the contact force parameter dynamically. The ring element deforms under compression to generate a predefined contact force (120-300 N) between the guide roller and guide cam, transforming the insufficient contact force into an adequate one that prevents slippage and reduces wear while maintaining control flexibility in transition areas.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs dynamics by using an elastically deformable ring element that can dynamically adjust to force variations. The ring element deforms elastically under compression from the guide cam, automatically adapting to different positions and forces during the transition area operation, thereby maintaining consistent contact force and preventing wear without requiring complex active control systems.
2Measurement precision
If guide curves are extended to cover entire transport path, then control precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the transport path into distinct sections with different guide curve configurations. Guide curves are provided only for specific sections where control is needed, while transition areas use the elastic ring element mechanism. This segmented approach maintains control precision in critical areas while reducing overall device complexity by avoiding the need for continuous guide curves throughout the entire transport path.
3Reliability
If contact force between guide roller and guide cam is increased, then slippage is reduced, but frictional wear increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by optimizing the contact force parameter through the elastically deformable ring element. The ring element generates a predefined contact force (120-300 N) that is sufficient to prevent slippage but not excessively high to cause wear. The elastic deformation of the ring element allows this optimal contact force to be maintained consistently, balancing slippage prevention with wear reduction.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses an intermediary approach by introducing the elastically deformable ring element as a mediator between the guide roller and guide cam. This ring element absorbs and distributes the contact force, acting as a buffer that prevents direct high-force contact between the roller and cam surfaces. The ring element's elastic deformation allows it to maintain adequate contact force for slippage prevention while reducing peak stresses that would cause frictional wear.
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 elastically deformable ring element ensures low-wear operation and reliable control of treatment modules by maintaining a consistent contact force, reducing frictional wear and enhancing the system's operational reliability and longevity.
Implementation Method 1
the guide roller assembly comprises at least one elastically deformable ring element. With the aid of this elastically deformable ring element, it is possible to operate the guide rollers of the guide roller assembly with a predefined contact force over wide areas of the guide curves
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AI summary
The invention relates to a container treatment system with at least one transport device comprising a plurality of treatment modules (2), wherein the treatment modules (2) are configured to treat containers during transport along a transport path and are equipped with at least one actuator (5) designed as a cam guide for controlling the treatment modules (2), wherein the actuator (5) has a guide roller arrangement (8) arranged on each of the treatment modules (2), wherein a first guide roller (8a) can engage with a first guide cam (5a) and a second guide roller (8b) can engage with an opposing second guide cam (5b). According to the invention, the guide roller arrangement (8) has at least one elastically deformable ring element (9).