Gas Nozzle Wire Separation System
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Solution Overview
Problem
The manual separation of wires from cable bundles is time-consuming and lacks efficiency, necessitating a cost-effective automated process.
Innovation Solution
A method and system utilizing a gas nozzle to separate wires from a bundle by directing gas flow, with optional control of pressure and velocity to target specific wires, combined with a wire gripper and sensor for automated processing, allowing for the identification and positioning of individual wires without human intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual wire separation is used, then flexibility and adaptability are maintained, but productivity is low and time consumption is high
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical manipulation with an automated gas flow system. Gas nozzles direct controlled gas flows to separate wires from the bundle, eliminating the need for human operators to manually manipulate each wire, thereby dramatically increasing separation speed and productivity while achieving full automation
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses pneumatic technology by directing controlled gas flows through nozzles to separate wires. The gas flow applies force to individual wires or groups of wires, causing them to separate from the bundle and bend toward designated positions, enabling automated high-speed wire separation without mechanical contact
2Productivity
If gas flow pressure is increased to separate wires faster, then productivity increases, but manufacturing precision decreases due to difficulty in controlling specific wire separation
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs multiple gas nozzles positioned at different locations, each targeting specific wires or groups of wires within the bundle. Each nozzle delivers gas flow at controlled pressure and angle, enabling precise local separation of individual wires or specific groups while maintaining overall productivity through parallel processing of multiple wires simultaneously
Solution Approach 2:
The gas flow parameters (pressure, velocity, angle) are dynamically adjusted based on wire characteristics such as stiffness, diameter, and position. The system can vary gas flow intensity to match the specific properties of different wires, enabling accurate separation of both stiff and flexible wires while maintaining high separation speed through real-time parameter optimization
3Adaptability or versatility
If gas flow velocity is increased to separate stiff wires, then separation capability improves, but smaller and more flexible wires cannot be separated selectively
Solution Approach 1:
Different gas nozzles are configured with specific parameters (pressure, angle, flow rate) optimized for different wire types. Stiff wires are targeted by nozzles delivering higher pressure at specific angles, while flexible wires are separated by nozzles using lower pressure, enabling selective separation of different wire types within the same bundle without affecting others
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes gas flow parameters (pressure, velocity, angle) based on the specific wire characteristics being processed. By adjusting these parameters, the system can selectively separate stiff wires requiring higher force from flexible wires that require gentler handling, achieving versatile handling of different wire types with high precision
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient and automated separation of wires, reducing manual labor and increasing productivity by accurately targeting and separating wires of varying stiffness and characteristics, facilitating their precise positioning for further processing.
Implementation Method 1
directing gas flow at the wire bundle to separate the wires from the wire bundle
Implementation Method 2
controlling a pressure of the gas flow or the velocity at the impinging point to separate specific wires from the wire bundle
Data Source
AI summary
A method of separating wires from a wire bundle includes positioning a cable with a wire bundle at a wire separating area, positioning a gas nozzle at the wire separating area, and directing gas flow at the wire bundle to separate the wires from the wire bundle. A wire separating system is used to separate wires and including a cable holder having a fixture holding a cable with a wire bundle extending into a wire separating area. The system includes a gas nozzle at the wire separating area that directs gas flow into the wire separating area at the wire bundle. The gas flow separates individual wires from the wire bundle. A wire gripper is provided at the wire separating area. The wire gripper grasps the separated wire from the wire bundle.