Hybrid Transfer Machine for Piece-Mode and Roll-Mode Fabric Printing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional transfer printing machines require separate roll-type and piece-type machines, leading to high operating costs and inefficient space utilization, as both machines need to be purchased and occupy the same space.
Innovation Solution
A hybrid transfer machine that can selectively use piece mode and roll mode, featuring a body with transfer paper and fabric supply drums, a thermal transfer unit, and adjustable rollers to guide and tension fabrics and papers, allowing for versatile operation and efficient space use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If separate roll-type and piece-type transfer machines are purchased, then each machine can perform its specific function, but operating costs increase and space utilization becomes inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The transfer machine is designed with a universal body structure that can accommodate both roll-type and piece-type transfer paper supply systems. The machine includes a replaceable supply drum assembly that can be configured as either a roll supply drum or a piece supply drum, allowing a single machine to perform both rolling and piecewise transfer printing operations without requiring separate dedicated machines for each mode.
2Adaptability or versatility
If separate roll-type and piece-type transfer machines are arranged in a single space, then both machine types are available, but space utilization becomes inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
By designing a single transfer machine body that can be configured for both roll-type and piece-type operations through interchangeable supply drum assemblies, the invention eliminates the need to allocate separate physical spaces for different machine types. One machine footprint provides access to both transfer modes, significantly improving space utilization while maintaining operational versatility.
3Adaptability or versatility
If both roll-type and piece-type machines are purchased, then operational flexibility is improved, but manufacturing costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention consolidates the functionality of two separate machines into one by providing a universal body structure with interchangeable supply drum assemblies. This single-machine solution reduces manufacturing costs by eliminating redundant components and systems while maintaining the operational flexibility to perform both roll-type and piece-type transfer printing, thereby improving cost-effectiveness without sacrificing versatility.
4Adaptability or versatility
If a hybrid transfer machine is designed to accommodate both piece and roll modes, then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The supply system is segmented into modular, interchangeable assemblies - specifically, a roll supply drum assembly and a piece supply drum assembly. Each assembly is designed as an independent module that can be installed or removed from the transfer machine body. This segmentation allows the machine to switch between modes by simply replacing the supply drum assembly, avoiding the need for complex integrated mechanisms and keeping the overall device structure relatively simple while achieving high versatility.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The hybrid machine improves versatility, space utilization, and operation efficiency by enabling the selection of piece mode for discrete fabric supply and roll mode for continuous supply, reducing manufacturing costs and preventing fabric contamination.
Implementation Method 1
a thermal transfer unit installed on the second body, and configured to heat the fabric and transfer paper supplied from the worktable, thereby transferring the print target of the transfer paper to the fabric
Data Source
AI summary
A hybrid transfer machine includes a body, a fabric supply drum driving means, a fabric detection sensor, a take-up transfer paper drum driving means, a thermal transfer unit, a piece-mode roller, a take-up main drum driving means, a main guide roller, and a roll-mode roller. The body includes a first body, a second body, and a worktable. The fabric supply drum driving means drives a fabric supply drum. The fabric detection sensor detects fabric, and controls an operation. The take-up transfer paper drum driving means drives the take-up transfer paper drum. The thermal transfer unit heats the fabric and transfer paper. The piece-mode roller rotatably guides the transfer paper. The take-up main drum driving means drives the take-up fabric drum or take-up transfer paper drum. The main guide roller guides the transfer paper or the fabric. The roll-mode roller guides the transfer paper.