Hinged-Frame Plate Alignment for Variable-Size Edge Polishing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for edge polishing and feeding of plates fail to adapt to plates of various sizes due to structural limitations, particularly the space occupation by cylinders used for alignment, which restricts the stroke of telescopic rods.
Innovation Solution
An edge alignment mechanism comprising a frame assembly, conveyor belt assembly, lifting assembly, and edge-abutting assembly, where the movable frame rotates with a hinge as the axis, and an edge-abutting assembly abuts against the plate's side edge during lifting, facilitated by a conveyor belt, lifting assembly, and edge-abutting assembly, with auxiliary sliding and leveling components to ensure accurate alignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If a cylinder is arranged on one side of the roller to lift the roller for plate alignment, then the side edge of the plate can abut the other side of the roller to achieve alignment, but the cylinder occupies a large space which limits the stroke of the cylinder telescopic rod and prevents adaptation to plates of various sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the static cylinder structure with a dynamic movable frame that can rotate around a hinge connection. This dynamic structure allows the frame to adjust its position and angle according to different plate sizes, enabling the edge-abutting assembly to effectively align plates of various dimensions while avoiding the space occupation and stroke limitation problems of the cylinder structure
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the alignment system into separate functional components: a conveyor belt assembly for plate feeding, a lifting assembly for vertical movement, and an edge-abutting assembly for alignment. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently, with the movable frame providing the necessary adaptability without compromising alignment precision
2Manufacturing precision
If a cylinder is arranged on one side of the roller to lift the roller for plate alignment, then the side edge of the plate can abut the other side of the roller to achieve alignment, but the cylinder occupies a large space which restricts the stroke of the cylinder telescopic rod
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the telescopic rod mechanism with a movable frame that rotates around a hinge connection. This dynamic rotation mechanism provides unlimited adjustment range compared to the fixed stroke of a telescopic rod, allowing the edge-abutting assembly to reach any position needed for aligning plates of different sizes without being constrained by rod length
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from linear telescopic movement to rotational movement around a hinge axis. This dimensional change from one-dimensional linear extension to two-dimensional rotational adjustment provides greater flexibility and eliminates the stroke limitation inherent in telescopic rod designs
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The mechanism ensures accurate and reliable plate transportation and edge polishing by adapting to plates of different sizes with a simple structure, enhancing the efficiency and precision of the edge alignment process.
Implementation Method 1
a top of the fixed frame is hingedly connected to a bottom of the movable frame; the lifting assembly is arranged between the movable frame and the fixed frame, and is configured to drive the movable frame to rotate with a hinged connection between the fixed frame and the movable frame as a rotation axis
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AI summary
An edge alignment mechanism for edge polishing and feeding of plates, including a frame assembly, a conveyor belt assembly, a lifting assembly and an edge-abutting assembly. The frame assembly includes a movable frame, a leveling component and a fixed frame. The movable frame is located above the fixed frame. A top of the fixed frame is hingedly connected to a bottom of the movable frame. Two ends of the leveling component are connected to a bottom end of the movable frame and the fixed frame, respectively. The conveyor belt assembly is arranged on the movable frame. The lifting assembly is arranged between the movable frame and the fixed frame. The edge-abutting assembly is arranged at a top end of the movable frame. When the movable frame is lifted, the edge-abutting assembly can abut against a side edge of the plate.