Mesh-Bead Duct Plate Roll Forming With Anti-Sag Roll Support

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing apparatuses for manufacturing metal plates with mesh-type beads for ducts face issues such as sagging bead processing rolls, metal plate bending, and limited thickness adjustment, which affect bead formation and overall duct strength and appearance.

Innovation Solution

The apparatus includes an auxiliary roller device to support bead processing rolls, a pressing roller device to prevent metal plate bending, and an articulated connection part for adjustable gap settings between rolls, ensuring stable bead formation and improved duct strength.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If the thickness of the metal plate is increased to reinforce the strength of the duct, then the strength of the duct is improved, but the weight of the duct is increased and the manufacturing cost is increased

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestrength of the ductVSAvoidweight of the duct
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The invention uses a mesh-type bead structure formed on the metal plate surface, creating a porous-like three-dimensional pattern that provides structural strength without requiring increased material thickness. The intersecting beads form a grid pattern that distributes and absorbs stress throughout the surface, achieving reinforcement while maintaining lightweight characteristics.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #31Porous materials

Solution Approach 2:

The invention employs curved bead profiles with rounded contours instead of flat or sharp edges. The spherical or semi-spherical shape of the beads provides better stress distribution and absorption capabilities, enhancing the duct's strength-to-weight ratio by utilizing geometric curvature to reinforce the structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

2Strength

If the thickness of the metal plate is increased to reinforce the strength of the duct, then the strength of the duct is improved, but the manufacturing cost is increased

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestrength of the ductVSAvoidmanufacturing cost
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The mesh-type bead pattern creates a porous-like structure that provides high strength-to-material-ratio, allowing the use of thinner metal plates and reducing material costs while maintaining or improving duct strength through the geometric reinforcement of the intersecting bead pattern.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #31Porous materials

Solution Approach 2:

The curved bead profiles enable more efficient stress distribution, allowing for reduced material thickness and lower manufacturing costs while achieving the required strength levels. The spherical geometry provides natural stress concentration points that enhance structural integrity without additional material.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

3Strength

If linear beads are formed on the metal plate to improve the strength of the duct, then the strength is improved, but the aesthetic appearance of the duct is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestrength of the ductVSAvoidaesthetic appearance of the duct
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The mesh-type bead structure creates an visually appealing pattern that resembles porous or grid designs, providing both aesthetic value and structural reinforcement. The intersecting lines form a regular geometric pattern that is visually attractive while maintaining strength-enhancing properties.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #31Porous materials

Solution Approach 2:

The invention transitions from simple linear beads to a more complex asymmetric mesh pattern where beads intersect at various angles and positions, creating a visually interesting surface texture that enhances aesthetic appearance while providing multi-directional stress distribution for improved strength.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #4Asymmetry

4Ease of manufacture

If a flat plate is used for the duct, then the manufacturing process is simple, but the duct cannot effectively absorb vibration from earthquake or machinery

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimplicity of manufacturing processVSAvoidvibration absorption capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The mesh-type bead pattern creates a porous-like three-dimensional surface structure that provides vibration absorption capabilities similar to porous materials. The irregular pattern and air pockets within the bead structure help dampen vibrations from earthquakes or machinery while maintaining manufacturing simplicity through roller-forming processes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #31Porous materials

Solution Approach 2:

The curved bead profiles provide better vibration absorption compared to flat surfaces. The spherical shapes act as natural vibration dampers, absorbing and dissipating vibrational energy through their geometric form while maintaining the simplicity of the rolling formation process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

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 facilitates consistent bead formation, enhances duct strength, and improves the external appearance by maintaining roll stability and adjusting for varying metal plate thicknesses, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and complications.

Implementation Method 1

a pair of bead processing rolls 44 assembled to the both roll stands 42 in the same manner parallel with the pinch rolls 43 and having bead-shaped embossments and intaglios in the surface for forming beads

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical Force: Mechanical Force

Implementation Method 2

the mesh-type beads having grid patterns with regular concavo-convex shapes are formed on a surface of the metal plate for the duct to increase strength of the duct, thereby reducing the manufacturing cost for the duct by reducing the thickness of the duct and improving the external appearance of the duct

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectVibration absorption: Vibration

Data Source

PatentUS8959976B2Apparatus for manufacturing a metal plate for a duct, including mesh-type beads
Publication Date: 2015.02.24 JINWOONG TECH
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AI summary

The present invention relates to an apparatus for manufacturing a metal plate for a duct. The apparatus includes a frame (F) constituted by connecting metal pieces in a form of a box; roll stands (F2) vertically installed on a top surface of the frame (F); upper and lower bead processing rolls (2 and 4) provided at both ends thereof with shafts (S1 and S2) and formed on outer surfaces thereof with embossments and intaglios; a feeding part (100) including idle rollers (110) to stably feed metal plates from a rear of the upper and lower bead processing rolls (2 and 4); first and second gears (S1-1 and S2-2) coupled to the shafts (S1 and S2) of the upper and lower bead processing rolls (2 and 4); a pulley (76) coupled to the second gear (S2-2); and a driving unit (7) including a driving motor (72).