Inclined Rotation Beading Apparatus Reducing Bead Scattering

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing beading apparatuses have a low beading success rate due to the scattering of bead-shaped structures from the rotation shell, resulting in a poor beading effect.

Innovation Solution

A beading apparatus with an inclined rotation axis and a baffle system that uses centrifugal force to throw bead-shaped structures onto a needle-like assembly, increasing the beading success rate and reducing scattering.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Extent of automation

If the rotation shell drives the bead-shaped structure to rotate horizontally, then the beading process can be automated, but the bead-shaped structures scatter from the rotation shell causing low beading success rate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveautomated beading processVSAvoidbeading success rate
Core Design Contradiction:
Extent of automationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The rotation shell is designed with an inclined rotation axis that forms an angle of 15-45 degrees with the horizontal plane, creating an asymmetric rotation trajectory. This asymmetric design causes the bead-shaped structures to follow a抛物线 (parabolic) flight path under centrifugal force, allowing them to be thrown forward onto the needle-like assembly rather than scattering outward, thereby maintaining high beading success rate while achieving automated operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #4Asymmetry

Solution Approach 2:

The invention introduces a vertical dimension to the rotation motion by inclining the rotation axis. Instead of pure horizontal rotation, the bead-shaped structures move in a three-dimensional trajectory that combines horizontal rotation with vertical lifting and forward throwing motion. This dimensional change enables precise control of the beading process while preventing scattering

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Productivity

If the bead-shaped structure is thrown out by centrifugal force, then the beading process becomes quicker, but the structures may scatter from the rotation shell

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebeading speedVSAvoidbeading accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The inclined rotation axis creates asymmetric centrifugal force distribution that directs the bead-shaped structures forward along a controlled parabolic trajectory rather than allowing them to scatter radially outward. This asymmetric force distribution enables quick ejection while maintaining precision

Inventive Principle:
Principle #4Asymmetry

Solution Approach 2:

The needle-like assembly acts as an intermediary element positioned to receive the bead-shaped structures at the optimal point in their parabolic trajectory. The needle guides the beads onto the string, ensuring accurate placement even as the beads are rapidly ejected by centrifugal force

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Reliability

If the rotation axis is inclined with respect to the placement surface, then scattering is reduced, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereduction of scatteringVSAvoidrotation shell configuration
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The inclined rotation axis design, while asymmetric, is implemented as a simple geometric modification to the rotation shell rather than a complex mechanical adjustment mechanism. The inclination angle of 15-45 degrees is fixed during manufacturing, eliminating the need for complex control systems while achieving the scattering reduction effect

Inventive Principle:
Principle #4Asymmetry

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 apparatus improves the beading success rate and effect by allowing bead-shaped structures to fly a greater distance and be accurately placed on the needle-like assembly, enhancing the beading process's simplicity and efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

the drive member drives the rotation shell to rotate, and the rotation shell drives the bead-shaped structure to rotate. When it rotates to a specified angle, the bead-shaped structure is thrown out by centrifugal force from the baffle and falls on the needle-like assembly

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCentrifugal force: Centrifugal Force

Data Source

PatentUS12163262B1Beading apparatus
Publication Date: 2024.12.10 FUXIN INTERNATIONAL TRADE CO LTD
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  • US12163262B1 patent drawing

AI summary

This application relates to the field of beading tools, and in particular to, a beading apparatus. The beading apparatus includes a bottom seat, a drive member, a rotation shell, and a needle-like assembly. The bottom seat has a placement surface for contact with an operation surface. The drive member is connected to the bottom seat. The rotation shell includes an accommodating body and a baffle, the accommodating body is connected to the drive member, the drive member drives the accommodating body to rotate, a rotation axis of the accommodating body is inclined with respect to the placement surface, the accommodating body is provided with an accommodating chamber for accommodating a bead-shaped structure, the accommodating chamber has an opening, and the baffle is connected in the accommodating chamber. The needle-like assembly is located on a side of the rotation shell, and at least part of the needle-like assembly extends into the accommodating chamber via the opening. The beading process is simple and quick, and the rotation axis of the rotation shell being inclined with respect to the placement surface can reduce the case of scattering the bead-shaped structure from the rotation shell. The baffle allows the bead-shaped structure to fly a greater distance, which is conducive to increasing the beading success rate, thus improving the beading effect.