Machine Tool Illuminating Device with Light Dispersion Plate
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional illuminating devices for machine tools, such as grinding machines, suffer from limited area illumination and mechanical stress issues due to displacement, leading to reduced bulb lifespan and shadowing.
Innovation Solution
An illuminating device with a transparent plate to disperse light evenly and a modular design using LEDs, which are less susceptible to mechanical stress, providing broader and more uniform illumination while minimizing shadows.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If a single light bulb is used for illumination, then the structure is simple, but the illuminated area is limited and shadows occur
Solution Approach 1:
The illumination device is segmented into multiple independent light sources (first light bulb, second light bulb, third light bulb) positioned at different locations. Each light bulb illuminates a specific zone, and together they provide comprehensive coverage of the entire work area, eliminating the limited illumination area problem while maintaining reasonable structural complexity through modular design.
2Object-generated harmful factors
If a single pointed light source is used, then the device is simple, but disturbing shadows are cast
Solution Approach 1:
Different regions of the work area are illuminated by different light sources with optimized positioning. The first light bulb illuminates the first work area, the second light bulb illuminates the second work area, and the third light bulb provides additional illumination. This local optimization of light source placement eliminates shadow casting in each specific zone while maintaining overall system simplicity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the light bulb is arranged at the machine table and displaceable, then the illumination follows the work area, but mechanical stress reduces bulb lifespan
Solution Approach 1:
The illumination device is designed with dynamic adaptability through multiple light bulbs that can be independently positioned or activated based on the work area requirements. This dynamic configuration allows the system to adapt to different working conditions without requiring physical displacement of the entire illumination assembly, thereby reducing mechanical stress on the bulbs and extending their lifespan while maintaining illumination adaptability.
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 solution enables optimal illumination of a larger work area with reduced mechanical stress on the illuminating device, extending its lifespan and minimizing shadows, and allows for adjustable light intensity and easy replacement.
Implementation Method 1
a transparent plate is arranged on the side of the illuminating means, the transparent plate being configured so as to disperse the light substantially evenly
Implementation Method 2
The transparent plate may be fixed to the first housing by means of a clamp frame, preferably, by means of fixing screws
Implementation Method 3
a circumferential sealing, for example, a rubber sealing, may be provided at the housing or at the transparent plate and at the clamp frame, respectively
Implementation Method 4
the illuminating means comprise light emitting diodes (LED)
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to an illuminating device for a machine tool, in particular, a grinding machine, wherein the illuminating device is arrangeable at a machine table of the machine tool, and is displaceable with the machine table, characterized in that the illuminating device comprises a first housing in which an illuminating module having a number of illuminating means is arranged, and in that a transparent plate is arranged at the first housing on the side of the illuminating means, wherein the transparent plate is configured so as to disperse the light emitted from the illuminating means substantially evenly. Further, a machine tool, in particular, a grinding machine, equipped with the illuminating device according to the invention is provided by the invention.