Garment Hanger Positioning With Adaptive Height and Rotation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional garment hanger positioning systems lack flexibility and efficiency in adapting to different types of garments and operators, leading to suboptimal mounting positions and increased operational complexity.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that uses a gripping tool to position empty garment hangers in individual mounting positions based on data signals from RFID tags or operator input, adjusting vertical and rotational orientations to match the specific garment and operator needs, utilizing linear and rotational actuators for precise placement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a fixed mounting position is used for all garment hangers, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different garment types and operator needs deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting position is made dynamically adjustable through actuators that can change the vertical position and rotational orientation of the garment hanger based on real-time requirements. This allows the system to adapt to different garment types and operator preferences without increasing overall system complexity, as the adjustment mechanism is integrated into the existing conveyor structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes positional parameters (vertical height and rotational angle) of the mounting position based on detected garment characteristics. By varying these parameters dynamically, the system achieves high adaptability while maintaining a relatively simple device structure, as only two degrees of freedom are adjusted rather than redesigning the entire positioning system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If individual positioning adjustment is implemented for each garment hanger, then the adaptability to different garments is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Individual positioning adjustment is achieved through dynamic actuators that modify the mounting position in real-time for each garment hanger. The system adjusts vertical height and rotational orientation based on garment detection, providing personalized positioning without requiring complex manual intervention or overly sophisticated mechanical structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates detection mechanisms that identify garment characteristics and provide feedback to the control system. This feedback loop enables automatic adjustment of the mounting position for each individual garment, achieving high adaptability while keeping device complexity manageable through automated control rather than manual adjustment mechanisms.
3Ease of operation
If manual positioning adjustment is used, then the adaptability to operator needs is improved, but the productivity is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs self-adjustment of the mounting position based on automatically detected garment characteristics, eliminating the need for manual positioning by operators. This self-service capability maintains high productivity by automating the adjustment process while still achieving optimal positioning for each garment type, thereby preserving operator comfort without sacrificing speed.
Solution Approach 2:
Automatic detection and feedback mechanisms identify garment types and automatically adjust the mounting position accordingly, removing the need for manual intervention. This automation maintains high productivity by eliminating positioning time from the operator's workflow while still adapting to different garment requirements, thus improving both efficiency and ease of operation.
4Productivity
If automatic detection and positioning is implemented, then the productivity is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Automatic detection and positioning systems use feedback mechanisms that sense garment characteristics and automatically adjust mounting parameters. This automation improves productivity by eliminating manual positioning time, while the complexity is managed through integrated control systems that process detection data and execute adjustments without requiring overly sophisticated external equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
Manual mechanical positioning is replaced with automated detection and control systems that use sensors and actuators to adjust mounting positions. This substitution improves productivity by automating the positioning process, while the complexity increase is offset by eliminating manual intervention and using standardized electronic control components rather than complex mechanical adjustment mechanisms.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method for positioning an empty garment hanger in an individual mounting position, comprising the steps of: picking up an empty garment hanger at a loading station with a gripping tool, reading a data signal identifying a garment that is to be hung on the garment hanger, moving the empty garment hanger to a mounting station, adjusting the position of the garment hanger in dependency of the data signal, and holding the garment hanger in the individual mounting position. The advantage of the invention is that the position where a garment is applied on a garment hanger can be adapted to the length of the operator, type of hanger and type of garment, where the position can be adjusted individually for each mounting cycle.