Mesh Net Supply Apparatus Separation Plate Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mesh net supply apparatuses often result in stacked mesh nets being mistakenly supplied to the pouring gate of a casting mold, leading to resistance and uneven flow of molten metal during the casting process.
Innovation Solution
A mesh net supply apparatus designed to supply mesh nets one by one, featuring a first table for multi-stacking mesh nets, an upper table with a mesh net through hole, a gripping unit, an elevating unit, a shuttle unit, and separation plates to prevent the lifting of stacked mesh nets.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multiple mesh nets are stacked and supplied automatically, then productivity is improved, but manufacturing precision deteriorates due to erroneous supply of stacked mesh nets
Solution Approach 1:
The separation plate is positioned in advance to prevent the erroneous supply of stacked mesh nets before they can be mistakenly fed into the pouring gate. The plate creates a physical barrier that stops multiple mesh nets from being supplied simultaneously, thereby preventing the quality issue before it occurs while maintaining automatic supply operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The separation plate acts as an intermediary component between the stacked mesh nets and the pouring gate. It mediates the supply process by allowing only one mesh net to pass through at a time, ensuring precise control over mesh net supply while maintaining the efficiency of automatic feeding operations.
2Reliability
If two stacked filters are mounted on the pouring gate, then the filtering capability is improved, but the molten metal flow is hindered due to increased mesh resistance
Solution Approach 1:
The separation plate prevents the harmful condition of stacked mesh net supply by creating a physical barrier that stops multiple mesh nets from being fed simultaneously. This preliminary prevention ensures that only single mesh nets are supplied to the pouring gate, maintaining optimal flow characteristics while still achieving reliable foreign substance removal through proper filtration.
3Extent of automation
If a gripping unit lifts mesh nets upwards, then the mesh net supply automation is improved, but stacked mesh nets may be mistakenly lifted and supplied
Solution Approach 1:
The separation plate serves as an intermediary that works in conjunction with the gripping unit's lifting action. It provides a physical constraint that prevents the gripping unit from accidentally lifting stacked mesh nets, thereby maintaining automation while improving the accuracy of single mesh net selection and supply.
Solution Approach 2:
The separation plate is positioned to prevent the erroneous lifting of stacked mesh nets before the gripping unit can mistake them for a single mesh net. This preliminary preventive measure ensures that the automated lifting mechanism operates accurately by eliminating the possibility of stacked mesh net misidentification.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Ensures smooth flow of molten metal into the casting mold by preventing the supply of stacked mesh nets, thereby reducing resistance and ensuring consistent casting quality.
Implementation Method 1
a plurality of separation plates located around the mesh net through hole on the upper table in such a way as to be locked onto the periphery of the mesh net if the gripping unit moves downwards, grips the mesh net, and lifts the mesh net upwards, so that after the periphery of the mesh net is elastically bent, the mesh net is lifted upwards
Data Source
AI summary
An embodiment relates to a mesh net supply apparatus mesh net supply apparatus for supplying mesh nets adapted to remove foreign substances upon the injection of a molten material to a casting mold, including: a first table for placing the mesh nets multi-stacked on top of one another on a plurality of positions thereof; an upper table having a mesh net through hole; a gripping unit for gripping the mesh net exposed from the mesh net through hole; an elevating unit for moving the gripping unit upwards and downwards; a shuttle unit for transferring the gripping unit and the elevating unit; and a plurality of separation plates locked onto the periphery of the mesh net so that the periphery of the mesh net is elastically bent and lifted upwards.