Linearly Displaceable Edgeband Storage Unit
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing edging systems for wood or wood substitute panels require complex and time-consuming handling and maintenance due to the need for frequent changes of edge bands, which involves extensive rearrangement and coordination of handling devices to supply the edging machine with the correct edge bands.
Innovation Solution
A device with a linearly displaceable storage unit that allows for direct access to edge bands at the required level, eliminating the need for rearrangement and handling device intervention, and incorporating features like contactless reading modules for data transmission and a manipulator for automated handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a tower-like storage unit with fixed storage locations is used, then edge bands can be stored in organized locations, but the handling device requires extensive movements and coordination to distribute edge bands and supply the edging machine
Solution Approach 1:
The storage unit is made dynamically reconfigurable through linearly displaceable support elements that can adjust their position along the longitudinal axis. This allows the storage locations to be dynamically repositioned to bring the required edge band directly to the edging machine, eliminating the need for complex handling device movements and coordination while maintaining organized storage.
2Productivity
If a handling device is used to distribute edge bands within the storage unit and supply the edging machine, then edge bands can be managed systematically, but extensive maintenance and time expenditure are required
Solution Approach 1:
The storage unit enables self-service operation by allowing direct access to edge bands through linear displacement of support elements. The system serves itself by positioning the required edge band storage location directly at the edging machine without external handling device intervention, thereby eliminating time expenditure on handling device operations while maintaining systematic edge band management.
3Quantity of substance
If storage locations are arranged vertically in a tower-like structure, then storage capacity is increased, but the handling device must perform coordinated movements to access different levels
Solution Approach 1:
The vertically arranged storage locations maintain high storage capacity while introducing dynamic accessibility through linearly displaceable support elements. These elements can move horizontally along the longitudinal axis to bring any vertical storage location directly to the edging machine, transforming vertical storage into easily accessible positions without requiring complex coordinated movements of handling devices.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device (1) for providing edge strips (4), which device comprises a storing unit (3) having individual storage places (7), which are designed to be at least indirectly loaded with edge strips (4), in particular edge strips that each form an edge roll at least in some parts. The storing unit (3) is linearly movably arranged in or on a base frame (2).