Variable-Speed Motor Control for Resin Extruder Start-Up
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing mixing/extruding apparatuses face issues with resin quality deterioration and increased environmental impact during start-up due to excessive shear force and temperature increase, and complex device configurations when trying to increase resin flow rate, and existing solutions either complicate the setup or increase equipment costs.
Innovation Solution
A mixing/extruding apparatus with a power supply system that includes a start-up power supply for low-speed operation and an operation power supply for high-speed operation, using a power supply switching device to transition between the two, allowing for controlled resin flow rate and reduced motor output during start-up, with a variable-voltage and variable-frequency power supply to manage the electric motor's rotation speed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the resin flow rate is increased during start-up to match normal operation levels, then productivity is improved, but resin quality deteriorates due to excessive temperature increase and shear force
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by implementing a start-up phase with controlled low flow rate before transitioning to normal operation. During this preliminary phase, the resin flow rate is deliberately kept low to prevent excessive temperature increase and shear force, allowing the system to stabilize before full productivity is engaged. This resolves the contradiction by preparing the system in advance rather than immediately operating at full capacity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies dynamics by making the resin flow rate variable rather than fixed. The flow rate dynamically transitions from a low start-up level to a high normal operation level based on system conditions. This dynamic adjustment allows the system to adapt to different operational phases, maintaining resin quality during start-up while achieving high productivity during normal operation.
2Manufacturing precision
If a small-sized electric motor is provided separately for start-up operation, then resin quality is maintained through low-speed rotation, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by making the single electric motor capable of performing multiple functions: it operates at low speed during start-up to maintain resin quality, and at high speed during normal operation to achieve high productivity. The motor controller enables the same motor to adapt to different operational requirements, eliminating the need for separate motors and reducing device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies parameter changes by varying the operating parameters (rotation speed, power output) of the electric motor based on the operational phase. During start-up, the motor operates at low speed with reduced power output; during normal operation, it operates at high speed with full power output. This parameter adjustment allows a single motor to replace what would traditionally require multiple motors.
3Productivity
If the resin flow rate is increased during start-up by using a conveying device, then productivity is improved, but environmental harm increases due to large amount of resin discharge
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by implementing a controlled start-up phase with low resin flow rate before transitioning to normal operation. This preliminary low-flow phase prevents excessive resin discharge and associated environmental harm while still allowing the system to become operational. The flow rate is deliberately kept low during this initial phase to minimize environmental impact.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies dynamics by making the resin flow rate variable, transitioning from low during start-up to high during normal operation. This dynamic control ensures that resin discharge is minimized during the start-up phase when environmental harm would be most significant, while still achieving high productivity during normal operation when the system is fully stabilized.
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 effectively suppresses resin take-out amount, prevents quality deterioration, and avoids device configuration complexity, ensuring efficient and high-quality resin processing while minimizing environmental impact and equipment costs.
Implementation Method 1
a variable-voltage and variable-frequency power supply device (VVVF) 21 for enabling rotation speed control of the electric motor 3
Implementation Method 2
an electric motor 3 (main electric motor) for driving this mixer/extruder 2
Implementation Method 3
a mixing portion for feeding the charged resin while mixing the resin with a rotor, a screw, and the like
Implementation Method 4
an extruding portion for extruding the melt resin mixed into a melt state
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AI summary
A mixing/extruding apparatus having a mixer/extruder provided with a diverter, an electric motor for driving this mixer/extruder, and a power supply device for supplying a drive power to this electric motor, and the power supply device includes a start-up power supply portion for supplying a drive power with which the electric motor is rotated at low speed with a smaller output than an output generated upon the normal operation to the electric motor, an operation power supply portion for supplying a drive power with which the electric motor is rotated at high speed with the output generated upon the normal operation to the electric motor, and a power supply switching device for switching the drive power from the start-up power supply portion to be supplied to the electric motor to the drive power from the operation power supply portion.


