Adjusting Structure for Linear Guideway Lubricant Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing linear guideway lubricating systems lack the ability to precisely adjust the amount of lubricant applied, leading to inefficiencies in lubricating effect and increased maintenance time due to inability to calculate lubricant consumption and adjust accordingly.
Innovation Solution
A self-lubricating oil tank with an adjusting board and positioning board is installed on the slide block, allowing the displacement of the adjusting board to change the size of aligned apertures and precisely control the amount of lubricating oil transmitted to the lubricating unit, enabling adjustable lubricating effect and oil savings.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a lubricant-containing porous member or lubricating member is used to apply lubricant to the linear guideway, then the lubricating operation can be performed, but the amount of applied lubricant cannot be adjusted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the Dynamics principle by making the aperture size adjustable rather than fixed. The aperture configuration is changed from static to dynamic, allowing the size of the aperture through which lubricant flows to be modified according to different lubricating needs, thereby enabling adjustment of the lubricant application amount.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies the Parameter changes principle by changing the physical parameter of the aperture size. By providing multiple aperture configurations or making the aperture size variable, the flow rate of lubricant can be controlled by changing this geometric parameter, thus achieving adjustable lubricant application while maintaining ease of operation.
2Ease of operation
If a lubricant-containing porous member or lubricating member is used, then lubricating operation can be performed, but the quantity of lubricant consumed cannot be calculated
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the Feedback principle by incorporating a scale that provides visual feedback on the lubricant level in the storage chamber. This allows the user to monitor lubricant consumption in real-time, gaining information about how much lubricant has been used without requiring complex measurement systems, thus resolving the information loss problem while maintaining operational simplicity.
3Ease of operation
If conventional lubricating systems are used, then lubricating operation can be performed, but maintenance time increases due to inability to calculate lubricant consumption
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the Feedback principle through the scale mechanism that continuously displays the lubricant level. This eliminates the need for periodic manual checking and estimation of lubricant consumption, allowing users to proactively refill lubricant based on visual feedback, thereby significantly reducing maintenance time and frequency while keeping the lubricating operation simple.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies the Preliminary action principle by enabling users to monitor lubricant levels in advance through the scale. Users can refill lubricant before complete depletion occurs, preventing interruptions in lubricating operation and reducing emergency maintenance needs, thus saving time overall.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This solution allows for precise adjustment of lubricant application, reducing maintenance time and lubricant consumption while improving lubricating efficiency without altering the slide block design, addressing the limitations of existing systems.
Implementation Method 1
The displacement of the adjusting board can change the size of the aligned apertures of the positioning board and the adjusting board, and can precisely adjust the amount of lubricating oil transmitted from the oil-storage space to the lubricating unit
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AI summary
An adjusting structure for adjusting amount of lubricant applied to a linear guideway comprises a self-lubricating oil tank, a positioning board and at least one adjusting board. The self-lubricating oil tank is fixed on the slide block, and the self-lubricating oil tank has an oil-storage space and a lubricating unit. The adjusting board and the positioning board are superposed and arranged between the oil-storage space and the lubricating unit. The displacement of the adjusting board can change the size of the aligned apertures of the positioning board and the adjusting board, and can precisely adjust the amount of lubricating oil transmitted from the oil-storage space to the lubricating unit. Therefore, the present invention can use the adjusting board to change the lubricating effect at any time, it not only can save lubricating oil but also can improve the lubricating effect.