Cylindrical Grinding Centering Mechanism for Ingot Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cylindrical grinding apparatuses require significant manual effort and time for precise centering of ingots, leading to reduced grinding processing efficiency, especially when handling larger diameters.
Innovation Solution
A cylindrical grinding apparatus with a centering mechanism comprising at least three rollers and an arm that moves horizontally to align the ingot's central axis with the grinding wheel's axis, allowing for automatic and precise centering without a skilled worker, using a table with a U-shaped notch for easy ingot placement and clamping.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual centering by skilled workers using plastic hammers and visual inspection is used, then centering precision is improved, but processing time increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical centering system (skilled workers using plastic hammers and visual inspection) with an automated optical measurement and control system. The system uses a laser scanner or camera to capture 3D coordinates of the ingot surface, automatically calculates the central axis position, and controls the clamp driving portion to adjust the workpiece position, thereby eliminating manual intervention while maintaining high precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The system enables the grinding apparatus to perform centering automatically without external manual operation. The measurement unit scans the workpiece, the calculation unit determines the optimal position, and the control unit executes the positioning adjustment autonomously, making the system self-sufficient in the centering process.
2Stability of the object's composition
If conventional cylindrical grinding apparatus with horizontal ingot holding is used, then grinding stability is improved, but centering complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system implements a closed-loop feedback control mechanism where the measurement unit continuously monitors the workpiece position and shape, the calculation unit compares the measured data with the target central axis position, and the control unit adjusts the clamp driving portion to eliminate positional deviations, ensuring accurate centering while maintaining system stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp driving portion serves multiple functions: it not only holds the workpiece securely during grinding but also drives the automatic centering adjustment by moving the clamps to reposition the workpiece. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate centering mechanisms, simplifying the overall system while maintaining stability.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This solution significantly reduces the time required for centering and improves grinding processing efficiency by enabling precise automatic alignment and grinding without manual intervention, enhancing productivity and reducing labor costs.
Implementation Method 1
a centering means 9 which includes at least three rollers 11 and an arm 10 for holding the rollers 11, capable of moving backward and forward against the ingot 5 in a horizontal direction to bring the rollers 11 into pressure contact with the ingot 5
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AI summary
A cylindrical grinding apparatus grinding a side face of a cylindrical ingot, having a centering means of at least three rollers and an arm holding the rollers. The cylindrical ingot is placed on a table longitudinally, its end faces being held vertically with a pair of clamps. Afterward, the centering means moves backward and forward against the ingot horizontally to bring the rollers into pressure contact with the side face of the ingot while the ingot is rotated about a central axis with a rotation means, and thereafter the ingot is ground with the grinding wheel. The cylindrical grinding apparatus and the method for grinding enable improvement of grinding processing efficiency of the ingot.