Matrix Profiling Glass Tempering Convection Blast
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing glass tempering methods and apparatuses are inflexible, struggling to accommodate varying glass panel sizes due to limited adjustment capabilities in radiation heating and convection blast, making mixed production inefficient.
Innovation Solution
The method and apparatus allow for matrix profiling of upper convection blast and independent control of radiation heating elements in both the conveying direction and lateral direction, dividing convection blast elements into segments with associated regulators to achieve flexible heat regulation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If radiation heating elements and convection blast elements are not divided into independently controllable segments, then the apparatus structure is simpler, but the adaptability to varying glass panel sizes is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The radiation heating elements and convection blast elements are divided into multiple independently controllable segments arranged in a matrix pattern. Each segment can be controlled separately through individual regulators, allowing the heating system to adapt to different glass panel sizes and shapes while maintaining a manageable modular structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus incorporates load detection capabilities that dynamically adjust the heating parameters based on the actual glass panel configuration. The system can modify the intensity and distribution of heating across different segments in real-time, providing adaptability without requiring complete structural redesign for each production scenario.
2Manufacturing precision
If convection blast elements are not divided into segments with independent regulators, then the device complexity is reduced, but the manufacturing precision of heat distribution is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
Convection blast elements are segmented into multiple zones with independent regulators, allowing precise control of air flow and heat distribution across different areas of the glass panel. This segmentation enables targeted heating adjustments for specific regions without affecting other zones.
Solution Approach 2:
Each segment of the convection blast system can be independently regulated to provide locally optimized heat distribution. The regulators allow adjustment of blast intensity and characteristics for each specific zone, ensuring uniform heating quality across the entire glass panel surface regardless of its size or shape.
3Productivity
If matrix profiling is not applied to convection blast in the conveying direction, then the device complexity is lower, but the productivity for mixed production is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The convection blast system implements dynamic matrix profiling where the intensity and distribution of heating can be adjusted along the conveying direction. Load detection triggers automatic adjustment of blast parameters for different glass panel configurations, enabling efficient mixed production with varying sizes and shapes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates load detection that provides feedback to the control system, which then automatically adjusts the convection blast parameters for each glass panel. This closed-loop control enables the system to adapt to mixed production requirements without manual intervention, significantly improving productivity for varied glass panel sizes.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This approach enables flexible production by allowing precise control of heat distribution, accommodating varying glass panel sizes and improving the efficiency of the glass tempering process.
Implementation Method 1
heating horizontal glass panels by upper and lower convection blast
Implementation Method 2
heating horizontal glass panels by upper and lower radiation heating
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a method of heating glass panels for tempering. The horizontal glass panels are heated in a lehr by upper and lower convection blast and by upper and lower radiation heating, information representing a load of the glass panels and used for the control and/or regulation of heating is read, the upper radiation heating is controlled and/or regulated in the way of a matrix by a profiling both in a conveying direction and a direction lateral thereto. At least the upper convection blast is controlled and/or regulated in various sections of the lehr in the way of a matrix by a profiling both in a conveying direction and a direction lateral thereto, and the relative blast effects of convection blowing elements successive in the conveying direction are regulated for a profiling in the conveying direction. The invention relates also to an apparatus applying the method.