Interchangeable Rail Core Box for Multi-Size Core Handling

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing core holders do not efficiently accommodate a variety of core sizes and types, necessitating the replacement of the entire unit when changing core dimensions.

Innovation Solution

A core box with removable and interchangeable rails that can hold multiple cores of varying sizes and types, allowing for easy adaptation without replacing the entire unit.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the entire core holder unit is replaced when changing core dimensions, then the core holder can accommodate different core sizes, but the device complexity and time required for changes increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccommodation of different core sizesVSAvoidreplacement of entire unit

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The core holder is divided into a base structure and interchangeable rails that can be independently replaced. The rails are segmented components that fit into the base structure, allowing only the necessary rail portion to be changed rather than replacing the entire core holder unit. This segmentation enables modular adaptation to different core sizes while maintaining the stable base structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The base structure of the core holder is designed as a universal platform that can accommodate multiple types of rails through standardized interfaces. The rails are interchangeable components that can be swapped to adapt to different core dimensions, allowing a single base unit to serve multiple functions across various core sizes and configurations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the entire core holder unit is replaced when changing core dimensions, then the core holder can accommodate different core sizes, but the time required for changes increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveaccommodation of different core sizesVSAvoidtime required for changes

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The core holder is divided into a base structure and interchangeable rails that can be independently replaced. The rails are segmented components that fit into the base structure, allowing only the necessary rail portion to be changed rather than replacing the entire core holder unit. This segmentation enables modular adaptation to different core sizes while maintaining the stable base structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Multiple rails for different core configurations can be pre-manufactured and kept ready for use. The standardized interfaces allow for quick connection and disconnection, enabling rapid switching between different core sizes without requiring complex adjustment or reconfiguration procedures during the changeover process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Device complexity

If fixed rails are used in the core holder, then the structure is simple, but the adaptability to different core sizes is limited

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestructure simplicityVSAvoidflexibility for different core sizes

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The base structure of the core holder is designed as a universal platform that can accommodate multiple types of rails through standardized interfaces. The rails are interchangeable components that can be swapped to adapt to different core dimensions, allowing a single base unit to serve multiple functions across various core sizes and configurations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The core holder transitions from a static, fixed-rail design to a dynamic system where rails can be easily inserted, removed, and replaced. The standardized interfaces enable the rails to be dynamically reconfigured based on the specific core sizes and types being processed, providing flexibility without permanently complicating the overall structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS12515889B2Core box

Publication Date: 2026.01.06 VYBOND GROUP INC

AI summary

A core box with interchangeable rails for holding a variety of sizes of cores.