Granulate Bath Wire Sawing for Building Panel Separation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional processing modules for building panels are large, complex, and limited in functional range, necessitating a simpler and more versatile solution that can combine multiple functions effectively.
Innovation Solution
A processing module comprising an entry station, maneuvering station, sawing device with a cutting wire, and wear monitoring device, along with a granulate bath that transitions between quasi-solid and quasi-liquid states for component separation, and a reprocessing station for mechanical refinement of the building board.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional processing modules are designed to handle building panels, then they can perform basic separation functions, but they become large, complex, and limited in functional range
Solution Approach 1:
The processing module is designed to perform multiple functions including separation of individual components from building panels, reprocessing of separated components, and handling of different panel types. The module integrates a separation device with reprocessing equipment, allowing it to both divide panels into components and process those components further, thereby expanding functional range without proportionally increasing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The building panel is divided into multiple individual components through the separation device, and each component can be independently processed. This segmentation allows the system to handle diverse component types and applications, increasing versatility while maintaining a relatively simple overall module structure
2Productivity
If conventional processing modules are designed to handle building panels, then they can perform basic separation functions, but they become large and cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The separation device and reprocessing equipment are merged into a single integrated processing module. The separation device divides building panels into individual components, and the reprocessing equipment immediately processes these components within the same module, eliminating the need for separate handling and transport equipment, thereby reducing overall module size while maintaining high productivity
Solution Approach 2:
The processing module enables continuous operation where panels are continuously separated into components and those components are immediately and continuously reprocessed. This eliminates idle time and intermediate storage requirements, increasing processing efficiency without requiring additional space for buffering or waiting areas
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 module enables efficient separation and reprocessing of building board components, improving functional range and precision while maintaining effective component quality and surface finish.
Implementation Method 1
The granulate bath (30) can be subjected to pressurized gas for receiving and fixing the individual components (3) relative to the building panel (2). The granulate bath (30) is in a quasi-solid state when at rest and in a quasi-liquid state when subjected to pressurized gas.
Implementation Method 2
The sawing device (40) comprises a cutting wire (41) for separating the individual components (3) from the building panel (2).
Implementation Method 3
The wear monitoring device is designed to measure a cutting force of the cutting wire during a cutting process and, based on the measured cutting force, to provide information about the current wear of the cutting wire.
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a processing module (1) for a building panel (2) and a method for processing a building panel (2). The processing module (1) for a building panel (2) comprises an infeed station (10), a maneuvering station (20), a sawing device (40), and a wear monitoring device. The infeed station (10) includes a receiving station (11) for a building panel (2), and the building panel bundles several individual components (3). The maneuvering station (20) includes a swiveling device (21) for transporting and swiveling the building panel (2). The processing module (1) includes a pressurizable granulate bath (30) for receiving and fixing the individual components (3) relative to the building panel (2). The granulate bath (30) is in a quasi-solid state at rest and in a quasi-liquid state when pressurized.The sawing device (40) includes a cutting wire (41) for separating the individual components (3) from the build plate (2). During the separation process, the granulate bath (30) is in a quasi-solid state. The wear monitoring device is designed to measure the cutting force of the cutting wire (41) during a cutting operation and, based on the measured cutting force, to provide information about the current wear of the cutting wire (41).