Electronic Component Storage Case With Inclined Surface Flow Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for supplying electronic components to mounting devices face issues of waste generation (tape feeder method) or clogging and uneven flow (bulk drop method), which are not suitable for mass production.
Innovation Solution
A storage case design with a vertical component takeout port and an inclined surface within the storage space, combined with a sliding cover mechanism, controls the flow of electronic components to prevent clogging and simultaneous discharge.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the component takeout port size is reduced to control the number of electronic components flowing out per unit time, then the electronic components flow out in a controlled manner, but clogging occurs at the component takeout port when the amount of electronic components in the storage case is large
Solution Approach 1:
The storage case is divided into multiple storage spaces (first storage space and second storage space) separated by a partition wall. Each storage space has its own component takeout port, dividing the large volume of electronic components into smaller segments that can flow out controllably without clogging the ports.
Solution Approach 2:
The partition wall extends in the vertical direction to divide the storage spaces, utilizing the vertical dimension to separate electronic components. This allows multiple takeout ports to operate simultaneously at different vertical levels, increasing throughput while maintaining controlled flow rates at each port.
2Productivity
If the component takeout port size is reduced to prevent electronic components from flowing out all at once, then simultaneous discharge is prevented, but the amount of electronic components that can be stored in the storage case is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The storage case is segmented into multiple storage spaces (first storage space and second storage space) separated by a partition wall. Each storage space can hold electronic components independently, effectively doubling the storage capacity while each space maintains a manageable volume that prevents clogging at its takeout port.
Solution Approach 2:
By utilizing the vertical dimension with the partition wall extending vertically, the design creates multiple levels of storage. This allows the storage case to hold more electronic components without increasing the horizontal footprint, and each vertical segment can discharge components at a controlled rate through its own takeout port.
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 design ensures controlled and efficient supply of electronic components to mounting devices, preventing clogging and simultaneous discharge, suitable for mass production.
Implementation Method 1
dropping the electronic components down to a feeder using their own weights through a component takeout port
Data Source
AI summary
A storage case includes a storage space in which a component is to be accommodated, and is attached to a feeder to supply the component to a mounting device, the storage case includes a component takeout port in a side wall and extending in a vertical direction when the storage case is attached to the feeder, and an inclined surface within the storage space and extending to a lower edge of the component takeout port, which is at a bottom of the component takeout port when the storage case is attached to the feeder.