Integral Frame for Cutting Machine Transport Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing cutting machine frames require multiple components joined together, which leads to manufacturing complexities, potential weaknesses at joints, and difficulties in recycling, as well as safety concerns for operators.
Innovation Solution
A single integral workpiece frame is designed with a base plate and bent longitudinal sides, forming a mechanically stable rack that supports components like guide rollers and transport chains, eliminating the need for separate parts and joints, and incorporating integrated handles and guards for safety.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If multiple individual parts are joined together to form the frame, then the frame can be assembled from separate components, but the manufacturing complexity increases and potential weaknesses at joints are created
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the merging principle by forming the frame as a single integral workpiece from one piece of material, combining what would traditionally be multiple separate components (base plate, longitudinal sides, transverse connections) into a unified structure. This eliminates the need for joining operations and reduces manufacturing complexity while maintaining structural integrity.
2Ease of manufacture
If multiple individual parts are joined together to form the frame, then the frame can be assembled from separate components, but the reliability decreases due to potential weaknesses at joints
Solution Approach 1:
By merging multiple frame components into a single integral workpiece, the patent eliminates joints that would otherwise represent potential weakness points. The continuous material structure provides enhanced reliability and structural integrity compared to assembled frameworks with multiple connection points.
3Ease of manufacture
If multiple individual parts are joined together to form the frame, then the frame can be assembled from separate components, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase due to multiple joining operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent reduces manufacturing precision requirements by eliminating multiple joining operations. Forming the entire frame from a single integral workpiece requires only one forming operation rather than multiple assembly steps with precise alignment requirements for each joint, thereby reducing cumulative precision errors.
4Device complexity
If a single integral workpiece is used to form the frame, then manufacturing is simplified and mechanical stability is enhanced, but the initial forming process becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the single integral workpiece into functional regions (base plate region, longitudinal side regions, transverse connecting regions) that are formed simultaneously from one piece. This allows the complex forming process to be broken down into manageable shaping operations while maintaining the benefits of an integrated structure.
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
This design simplifies manufacturing, enhances mechanical stability, reduces the risk of manufacturing errors, improves recyclability, and enhances operator safety by providing a robust and ergonomic transport device for cutting machines.
Implementation Method 1
bending the first longitudinal side region along a first longitudinal side bending edge until the first longitudinal side region is perpendicular to the base plate region, and bending the second longitudinal side region along a second longitudinal side bending edge until the second longitudinal side region is perpendicular to the base plate region
Data Source
AI summary
A method produces a frame for a transport device for receiving slices of material separated by a cutting blade of a cutting machine. The method includes: providing a single integral workpiece, the single integral workpiece having a base plate region, a first longitudinal side region on a first side of the base plate region, and a second longitudinal side region on a second side of the base plate region, bending the first longitudinal side region along a first longitudinal side bending edge until the first longitudinal side region is perpendicular to the base plate region, and bending the second longitudinal side region along a second longitudinal side bending edge until the second longitudinal side region is perpendicular to the base plate region. The first longitudinal side region and second longitudinal side region each extend away from the base plate region in a first direction, and are parallel to each other.