Modular Functional Roll Segmentation for Export Logistics
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Solution Overview
Problem
The transportation of large, functional rolls is challenging due to their size, resulting in high costs, especially when exporting them overseas, as they are typically produced in an assembled and united fashion.
Innovation Solution
A method of producing modular functional rolls by stacking nonwoven fabric sheets into a circular form around a mounting shaft, clamping and compressing them with jigs, heating for adhesion, and then removing the shaft and jigs to create smaller modules that can be assembled at the customer's site, facilitating easier transportation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If functional rolls are produced in an assembled and united fashion, then the roll structure is complete and functional, but the transportation cost increases and export becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The functional roll is divided into multiple modular units, each consisting of a rotation shaft with nonwoven fabric sheets wound thereon. These modules can be manufactured separately and transported independently, then assembled at the destination to form the complete functional roll, thereby reducing transportation costs and improving exportability
2Ease of operation
If functional rolls are produced in an assembled and united fashion, then the roll is ready for use, but it becomes difficult to transport overseas
Solution Approach 1:
The roll is segmented into transportable modules that can be easily shipped overseas. Each module is a self-contained unit with rotation shaft and nonwoven fabric sheets, designed for easy transportation while maintaining functionality. The modules can be assembled at the destination to create the complete functional roll, thus improving exportability while preserving ease of operation
3Quantity of substance
If large functional rolls are transported, then the complete product is delivered, but the shipping cost becomes remarkably high
Solution Approach 1:
The large functional roll is segmented into smaller modular units that can be transported separately. Each module contains a rotation shaft with nonwoven fabric sheets wound thereon, forming a complete functional unit that can be shipped at lower cost. The modules are then assembled at the destination to form the complete functional roll, thereby reducing shipping costs while ensuring complete product delivery
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
This approach allows for the transportation of smaller, modular components, reducing shipping costs and enabling efficient assembly into a functional roll at the destination, while also allowing for easier replacement of defective modules.
Implementation Method 1
heating the united nonwoven fabric sheet group so that the nonwoven fabric sheets forming the nonwoven fabric sheet group adhere to each other
Data Source
AI summary
A functional roll comprises a shaft body, a roll body, flanges, and bearings. The roll body is formed by stacking multiple module functional rolls. The module functional rolls are formed by stacking multiple nonwoven fabric sheets. The module functional rolls have a bore in which the shaft body is inserted. A module function roll is united.