Motor-Driven Flexible Container Closing Machine
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing machines for closing flexible containers require a compressed air supply unit, increasing costs and installation restrictions, and have complex and inaccurate part movement coordination.
Innovation Solution
A portable machine driven by a motor connected to a voltage source, using transmission means for synchronized movement of cutting and feeding mechanisms, eliminating the need for compressed air and simplifying part coordination.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If pneumatic actuators are used to drive all movements of various parts, then the machine can perform closing operations, but it requires a compressed air supply unit which increases costs and introduces installation restrictions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the pneumatic actuation system with a motor-driven system. The motor (15) directly drives the feeding means (6) and cutting means (9) through transmission means (13, 14), eliminating the need for compressed air supply units and pneumatic actuators. This substitution reduces device complexity and installation restrictions while maintaining operational capability.
2Extent of automation
If pneumatic actuators with control units are used to coordinate movements, then various parts can be actuated, but the coordination is complex and not always accurate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the drive functions into a single motor (15) that simultaneously controls both the feeding means (6) and cutting means (9) through shared transmission means (13, 14). This unified drive system ensures synchronous and accurate coordination of movements, eliminating the complexity and imprecision of separate pneumatic control units.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a portable machine without compressed air supply is desired, then installation flexibility improves, but accurate synchronous movement of parts becomes difficult to achieve
Solution Approach 1:
The patent achieves portable design without compressed air supply by substituting pneumatic actuators with a motor-driven system. The motor (15) with transmission means (13, 14) provides precise and synchronous control of feeding and cutting operations, enabling accurate movement coordination in a portable configuration without requiring external compressed air infrastructure.
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 machine is cost-effective, portable, and ensures accurate synchronous movement of parts, reducing installation complexities and operational costs by using a voltage source instead of compressed air.
Implementation Method 1
a motor (15) which is supplied with voltage and is designed to drive the feeding means (6) and the cutting means (9)
Implementation Method 2
The feeding means (6) are designed to translate at least one end section of the reel (B) in a first predetermined direction (X) substantially parallel to the top surface (8) of the plate (5)
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AI summary
A machine for closing flexible containers using a semirigid and deformable closing band, comprises a support frame (2) with a plate (5) secured thereto, which has a slot (3') for receiving the neck (N) of the container (C), a shaping seat (3) for forming the closing band (E), which is located at the end of the slot (3'), for the neck (N) of the container (C) to be placed and closed therein, a cutting seat (7) for cutting a portion (P) of the closing band (E) having a predetermined length (I), feeding means (6) for feeding the band (E) into the cutting seat (7), cutting and shaping means (9), for cutting and shaping the portion (P) of the band (E) contained in the cutting seat (7), actuator means (1 1 ) for driving the feeding means (6) and the cutting and shaping means (9). The actuator means (1 1 ) are solely driven by an electric motor (1 5).