Machine Tool Bed Modular Chip Removal Sections
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing machine tool devices lack flexibility in chip removal methods, limiting their suitability for both dry and wet machining processes.
Innovation Solution
The machine tool device incorporates a machine bed with separate sections for conveying, flushing, and suction devices, allowing optional equipping for various chip removal methods, enabling flexibility between dry and wet machining processes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a machine bed is designed with a fixed chip removal system, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the adaptability for different machining processes (dry and wet) is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The machine bed is divided into multiple independent sections (first machine bed section, second machine bed section, third machine bed section), each capable of accommodating different chip removal devices. This segmentation allows flexible configuration where conveyors, flushing devices, and suction devices can be independently selected and installed in appropriate sections, enabling adaptability for both dry and wet machining without requiring a completely different machine bed design.
Solution Approach 2:
The machine bed is designed with universal mounting capabilities for multiple types of chip removal devices. The same machine bed structure can accommodate conveyors for dry machining, flushing devices for wet machining, or suction devices for dry machining, making it a multi-functional platform that serves different machining processes without needing specialized designs for each process type.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple chip removal devices are integrated into a single machine bed, then versatility for different machining processes is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Rather than integrating all chip removal devices into a single complex unit, the patent segments the machine bed into distinct sections (first, second, and third machine bed sections), each capable of housing individual chip removal devices. This allows the system to maintain versatility by having multiple device types available while keeping each device section relatively simple and manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The machine bed configuration is made dynamic and adaptable rather than fixed. Different chip removal devices can be installed, removed, or reconfigured in different machine bed sections depending on the machining requirements. This dynamic approach allows the system to adjust its complexity level by only activating the necessary devices for each specific machining task.
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 configuration allows the machine tool device to be adapted for both dry and wet machining, optimizing chip removal efficiency and versatility.
Implementation Method 1
the at least one removal device has at least one conveying device for conveying the chips out of the receiving space
Implementation Method 2
at least one flushing device for flushing the chips out of the receiving space
Implementation Method 3
at least one suction device for sucking off the chips from the receiving space
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AI summary
The invention relates to a machine tool device which comprises a machine frame having at least one receiving space for receiving chips that are produced when a workpiece is machined and at least one removing device for removing the chips from the receiving space. The aim of the invention is to improve said machine tool device in such a manner that it can be flexibly used. The invention is characterized in that the at least one removing device comprises at least one conveying device for conveying the chips from the receiving space and/or at least one flushing device for flushing the chips from the receiving space and/or at least one suction device for removing the chips from the receiving space by suction. Furthermore, the machine frame comprises at least one first machine frame section for arranging the conveying device, at least one second machine frame section for arranging the flushing device and at least one third machine frame section for arranging the suction device therein so that the machine frame can be optionally equipped with the conveying device and/or the flushing device and/or the suction device.