Feeding Device Curved State Detection for Media
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Problem
In feeding devices, feed failures can occur when the curved states of successive media differ, leading to issues during the feeding operation, particularly affecting the subsequent medium below the first medium, as existing systems only modify conditions based on the curved state of the first medium.
Innovation Solution
A feeding device equipped with a detector that monitors both the curved state and inclination of the first and subsequent media, allowing for adjustments to the feeding operation conditions to prevent feed failures by accurately identifying and addressing the curved states of both media.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If only the curved state of the first medium is detected and feeding conditions are modified based on it, then the feeding operation can be adjusted for the first medium, but feed failures occur in subsequent media including the second medium
Solution Approach 1:
The detection target is segmented from detecting only the first medium to detecting multiple media including the first medium and subsequent media (second medium, third medium, etc.). This segmentation allows the system to identify curved states in different media separately, preventing feed failures in subsequent media while maintaining feeding reliability.
2Ease of operation
If feeding conditions are modified based on the curved state of the first medium, then the first medium feeding can be optimized, but the curved states of following media are not addressed
Solution Approach 1:
The detection and control system is made universal by enabling it to detect and respond to curved states in multiple media (first medium, second medium, third medium, and subsequent media). This multi-functionality allows the feeding device to adapt to different curved states across various media, improving ease of operation while enhancing adaptability.
3Reliability
If a detector is added to detect curved states of multiple media, then feed failures in subsequent media can be prevented, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A single detector is designed to perform multiple functions by detecting curved states in different media (first medium, second medium, third medium, and subsequent media). This multi-functional detector reduces the need for multiple separate detection devices, thereby preventing feed failures in subsequent media while minimizing the increase in device complexity.
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AI summary
A feeding device includes: a feeder that feeds a first medium disposed on a top of plural media loaded; a detector that detects at least one of a curved state and an inclination of the first medium and following media including a second medium disposed immediately below the first medium; and a modifier that modifies a condition related to a feeding operation of the feeder based on the at least one of the curved state and the inclination detected by the detector.