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

VSEngineering 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

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability for dry and wet machiningVSAvoidmachine bed structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

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.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvechip removal method flexibilityVSAvoidnumber of device components
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

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.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical conveying:

Implementation Method 2

at least one flushing device for flushing the chips out of the receiving space

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFluid flushing:

Implementation Method 3

at least one suction device for sucking off the chips from the receiving space

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSuction: Suction

Data Source

PatentEP2185313B1Machine tool device, machine tool and method for producing a machine tool device
Publication Date: 2010.12.08 MAG IAS GMBH
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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.