Elastic Processing Tools for Cementitious Block Edge Shaping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing processing machines for cement-bound materials are limited in processing speed and efficiency, particularly in creating broken edges on shaped blocks.
Innovation Solution
The method involves using elastic processing tools attached to a rotating transport element with adjustable angles and deflection wheels, allowing for precise and efficient processing of cement-bound materials by adjusting the path of movement relative to the edges of the blocks, enabling the creation of broken edges and arbitrary processing structures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional processing machines are used for cement-bound materials, then processing can be performed, but processing speed is limited and efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the transport element rotatable with adjustable rotation speed and by allowing the processing tools to be moved dynamically during operation. The transport element can rotate at variable speeds to optimize processing throughput, and the processing tools can be adjusted during operation to maintain optimal processing conditions, thereby increasing productivity while reducing processing time.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements continuity of useful action through the closed-loop transport element that continuously moves processed blocks through the system. The rotatable transport element maintains continuous motion to transport blocks sequentially through processing stations without interruption, ensuring that processing action is continuous rather than intermittent, thus improving overall processing speed and efficiency.
2Productivity
If processing tools are arranged on a rotating transport element, then processing efficiency improves, but the angle of processing relative to block edges is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines dynamics with adaptability by making both the transport element rotation speed and the processing tool angles dynamically adjustable. The processing tools can be positioned at different angular orientations relative to the block edges while maintaining continuous rotation of the transport element, allowing the system to adapt to different processing requirements without sacrificing efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the processing system into multiple independent processing tools that can be individually adjusted. Each processing tool can be positioned and angled independently on the rotating transport element, allowing different angles to be applied to different blocks or different sides of blocks, thereby maintaining versatility while preserving processing efficiency.
3Manufacturing precision
If elastic processing tools are used, then complex structures and broken edges can be created, but tool complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by utilizing the elastic properties of the processing tools, where the material parameter (elasticity) is changed to enable the tools to deform and conform to complex block surfaces. This elastic deformation allows the creation of intricate broken edge patterns and complex structures without requiring mechanically complex tool designs, maintaining relative tool simplicity while achieving high manufacturing precision.
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
This approach enhances processing speed and efficiency, allowing for the production of broken edges and complex structures on cement-bound materials, improving the output of processed blocks for use in construction.
Implementation Method 1
the processing tools are each elastic and consist of a rubber-elastic element
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AI summary
The method involves arranging multiple shaped bricks (1) in to a brick layer, and lifting upward a set of the bricks for providing a free access for shaped body edges of the lifted bricks, where the bricks are made of cementetious material such as concrete. A resilient or spring-loaded machining tool is simultaneously moved along a travel path over peripheral, top and bottom surfaces (1.1-1.3) of the shaped bricks such that the machining tool is inclined to the shaped body edges of the bricks at an angle less than 90 degrees. The processed bricks are lowered. An independent claim is also included for a device for processing shaped bricks.