Lamellar Package Assembly Using Synchronized Glue Transfer Rollers

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional methods for assembling lamellar packages in electrical equipment face issues such as glue waste, machine downtime for maintenance, and fluid-dynamic constraints, leading to increased production times and costs, as well as cleaning challenges and inefficiencies in the bonding process.

Innovation Solution

An apparatus that applies glue to the lower surface of a sheet using a mechanical system comprising draft and mould rollers, synchronizing with the sheet advancement and shearing process to form lamellar packages without nozzle-based glue deposition, thereby reducing waste and maintenance needs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Loss of substance

If nozzle-based glue deposition is used, then glue application is achieved, but glue waste and cleaning challenges increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveglue wasteVSAvoidcleaning challenges
Core Design Contradiction:
Loss of substanceVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the fluid-dynamic nozzle-based glue deposition system with a mechanical roller-based system. The glue is applied through rollers that mechanically transfer adhesive from a reservoir to the lamination surfaces, eliminating the spray/mist generation and associated waste that characterizes nozzle-based systems. This mechanical substitution directly addresses both the glue waste problem and the cleaning challenges by providing controlled, contact-based application.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the fundamental parameter of glue application from fluid-dynamic spray deposition to mechanical roller contact transfer. This parameter change transforms the application mechanism from one that generates overspray and waste to one that provides controlled, precise adhesive placement through direct mechanical contact between the roller and lamination surfaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Productivity

If pump-based glue supply system is used, then glue application is achieved, but machine downtime for maintenance increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveproduction timesVSAvoidmachine downtime
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent extracts and eliminates the complex pump-based glue supply system from the apparatus. Instead of using pumps to force glue through nozzles, the system uses gravity-fed or pressure-equalized reservoirs that supply glue passively to the application rollers. This extraction of the active pumping mechanism removes a major maintenance burden and source of machine downtime while maintaining continuous production capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The glue supply system is designed to be self-regulating and maintenance-minimal. The reservoirs and delivery mechanisms automatically maintain proper glue flow to the rollers without requiring external pumping or complex control systems. This self-service approach eliminates the need for frequent pump maintenance, priming, and troubleshooting that would otherwise cause production interruptions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Stability of the object's composition

If traditional stapling method is used, then lamination constraint is achieved, but dimensional and mechanical features worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelamination constraintVSAvoiddimensional features
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the bonding parameter from mechanical stapling to chemical adhesive bonding. This fundamental parameter change allows for continuous, uniform bonding across the lamination interfaces without the discrete, localized constraints of staples. The adhesive bonding provides consistent dimensional control and mechanical properties throughout the package structure, eliminating the spring effect and dimensional variations associated with staple placement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

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 approach enables precise, clean, and efficient assembly of lamellar packages with reduced machine downtime and costs, ensuring high performance, durability, and yield, while avoiding fluid-dynamic constraints.

Implementation Method 1

a first roller, defined by a draft roller, placed in contact with the glue contained in the tray and rotating with respect to a horizontal rotation axis, withdraws a quantity of glue from the tray

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Implementation Method 2

a second roller, defined by a mould roller, rotates with respect to a horizontal rotation axis, deposits a quantity of glue on a lower surface of a sheet

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Data Source

PatentUS20240021361A1Apparatus for assembling lamellar packages for electrical use
Publication Date: 2024.01.18 CORRADA SPA
  • US20240021361A1 patent drawing
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AI summary

An apparatus (10) for assembling lamellar packages for electrical use in electric machines such as motors, generators, transformers, meters, ignition coils and similar electrical equipment by means of a bonding with mono- or bi-component glue, arranged outside or inside a shearing mould (30) and comprising means for applying a quantity of glue (33) on a lower surface (32) of a sheet (32) according to a pitch corresponding to the advancement pitch of said sheet (32), said means for applying a quantity of glue comprising means for withdrawing the glue from a container element and means for depositing said glue in simultaneous and synchronous movement with the advancement of the sheet (32) and shearing the laminations by means of a transmission (11).