Laminated Molding Bending Device for 3D Beam Forming
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional bending devices are unable to perform a 3-dimensional bending process simultaneously in up and down and side directions, leading to reduced productivity due to the need for multiple bending processes.
Innovation Solution
A bending device with a die frame, fixed and moving laminated moldings formed by slidably layered molding plates, and compression moldings that allow for simultaneous bending in up and down directions by using a moving cylinder and arrangement means to deform the moldings, enabling a single 3-dimensional bending process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional bending devices are used, then the bending process can be performed in traditional ways, but the productivity deteriorates due to requiring multiple bending processes for 3-dimensional bending
Solution Approach 1:
The molding plates are divided into multiple segments that can slide relative to each other along guide rails. Each molding plate can independently deform to achieve bending in different directions (up-down and side directions simultaneously), enabling 3-dimensional bending in a single process while maintaining manageable device complexity through modular segmentation
Solution Approach 2:
The molding plates are designed with sliding capability along guide rails, allowing them to dynamically adjust their positions and deformation angles during the bending process. This dynamic configuration enables the device to achieve complex 3-dimensional bending trajectories while maintaining control over the bending forces applied to the workpiece
2Manufacturing precision
If multiple bending processes are used for 3-dimensional bending, then the bending precision can be maintained, but the loss of time increases due to multiple processing steps
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple bending operations that would traditionally require separate processing steps are merged into a single simultaneous operation. The laminated molding structure with multiple slidable plates allows up-down bending and side bending to occur concurrently in one clamping cycle, eliminating the need for multiple sequential bending processes while maintaining precision through controlled deformation of each plate layer
Solution Approach 2:
The bending process achieves continuous deformation in multiple directions simultaneously rather than through discrete sequential steps. The sliding mechanism allows the molding plates to continuously adjust their deformation throughout the single clamping cycle, maintaining precise control over the bending trajectory while eliminating idle time between processing steps
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 device improves productivity by allowing a single operation to achieve 3-dimensional bending of beams, enhancing the efficiency of forming processes like those for front side members in vehicle safety components.
Implementation Method 1
pressing cylinders disposed to an upper portion of the fixed frame and the moving frame, respectively, and of which an operating rod is connected to the upper compression moldings
Implementation Method 2
a moving cylinder that is disposed to the other side of the die frame and selectively moves the moving frame toward the fixed frame
Implementation Method 3
an arrangement means that arranges the fixed and moving laminated moldings
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AI summary
The present invention relates to a bending device of which a beam is inserted between laminated moldings formed by slidably layering a plurality of molding plates, and the bending device of which deformation of the laminated moldings may simultaneously realize bending of up and down directions and side directions of a curved portion of a beam, and thus the bending device may realize a 3-dimensional bending process at once.