Knife Grinding Assembly with Universal Connector for Convex Blade Precision
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Solution Overview
Problem
The process of grinding convex blades is complex and requires high skill, making it challenging for inexperienced craftsmen to produce high-quality convex ground blades.
Innovation Solution
A knife grinding assembly that includes a positioning portion, a slide rod, a slide block, a pull rod, a grinding stone, and a universal connector, which allows for precise adjustment of the grinding stone's position and angle, facilitating the grinding of convex blades.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If hand grinding is used to achieve convex blade shape, then blade quality can be improved, but device complexity increases and operation becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The grinding stone is made movable through the slide rod and slide block mechanism, allowing dynamic adjustment of the grinding stone's position and angle during the grinding process. This enables the formation of convex blade shape through controlled mechanical movement rather than manual grinding, reducing process complexity while maintaining blade quality.
Solution Approach 2:
The universal connector serves as an intermediary mechanism between the slide block and pull rod, facilitating precise angular adjustment and movement control. This intermediary component simplifies the overall system by providing a standardized connection that enables complex motion control through simpler mechanical elements.
2Manufacturing precision
If manual grinding is used for convex blades, then blade precision can be achieved, but operation ease deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The mechanism transforms manual operation into controlled mechanical movement through the slide rod and pull rod system. The user operates the slide block which automatically positions the grinding stone at the correct angle and location, making the grinding process easier while maintaining precision through mechanical guidance rather than manual skill.
Solution Approach 2:
The grinding assembly is designed to self-position and self-adjust the grinding stone through the slide block and pull rod mechanism. Once the user initiates the grinding action, the mechanism automatically maintains the correct geometry, reducing the need for continuous manual adjustment and skill intervention.
3Ease of operation
If multiple components are integrated into the grinding assembly, then ease of operation improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The grinding assembly merges multiple functions into a single integrated unit: the slide rod provides linear movement, the slide block provides angular adjustment, the universal connector provides rotational freedom, and the pull rod transmits force. This merging of components into a coordinated system simplifies operation by providing all necessary adjustments through a single mechanism rather than requiring separate tools and adjustments.
Data Source
AI summary
The present application discloses a knife grinding assembly, which includes a positioning portion, a slide rod, a pull rod, a slide block, a grinding stone and an universal connector; the positioning portion is fixedly connected to the slide rod, the slide block is slidably provided on the slide rod, the pull rod is provided on the slide block through the universal connector, the grinding stone is provided on the pull rod. The present application also discloses a knife grinding apparatus, which includes a base, a bracket, a clamper for clamping a knife and the knife grinding assembly, the clamper is provided on one side of the base, the bracket is detachably provided on the base and away from the clamper, and the positioning portion is detachably connected to the bracket.