Machining Head Coupling Interface Without Tool Adapters

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Solution Overview

Problem

The coupling of machining tools to machining heads is complex due to the requirement of separate adapter devices, making it difficult to quickly and easily change or connect tools for different machining operations.

Innovation Solution

A machining head with a direct coupling interface that uses form-fitting elements between the housing and the machining tool, allowing for quick and automated attachment and detachment, eliminating the need for adapter devices and enabling the use of different tools for various operations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a separate adapter device is used to couple machining tools to machining heads, then the coupling can be achieved, but the device complexity and number of components increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecoupling capabilityVSAvoidnumber of components

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the adapter device functionality directly into the machining head by integrating a coupling device with coupling elements into the housing. This eliminates the separate adapter device while maintaining the ability to couple different machining tools, thus reducing component count and device complexity while preserving adaptability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The coupling device with multiple coupling elements is designed to universally accommodate different types of machining tools (such as boring tools, milling tools, and drilling tools) directly on the machining head. This multi-functional coupling interface replaces the need for multiple specialized adapter devices, reducing overall system complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Ease of operation

If a separate adapter device is used for tool coupling, then tool attachment is possible, but the operation time and tool change efficiency decrease

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetool attachment capabilityVSAvoidtool change time

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The coupling elements are pre-integrated into the machining head housing, ready for immediate engagement with machining tools. This preliminary preparation of the coupling interface eliminates the need for intermediate adapter devices during tool changes, enabling faster and more direct tool attachment and detachment operations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple adapter devices are used for different machining operations, then tool versatility is achieved, but the quantity of components and inventory requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvetool compatibilityVSAvoidnumber of components

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The integrated coupling device with its coupling elements is designed as a universal interface that can accommodate various types of machining tools for different operations (boring, milling, drilling, etc.). This single multi-functional coupling mechanism replaces the need for maintaining multiple specialized adapter devices, thereby reducing component quantity and inventory requirements while preserving full tool compatibility.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentEP3456463B1Machining head for bottle boring a workpiece

Publication Date: 2023.08.02 AFW HLDG GMBH

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AI summary

Machining head (1) for mechanical, in particular machining, in particular for control, of a workpiece (2), comprising: - a housing (4), - a housing-side coupling area (8) for coupling a machining tool (5) to be coupled to the machining head (1), wherein the housing-side coupling area (8) comprises at least one coupling interface (9) for direct coupling of a machining tool (5) to be coupled to the machining head (1).