Movable Process Units in Sandwich Element Production
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for producing sandwich elements require large amounts of space due to stationary process units and conveyors, obstructing access and necessitating additional transfer bridges, which increase costs and space requirements.
Innovation Solution
The process units and conveying device are made movable relative to the base, allowing for flexible positioning and efficient use of space, enabling easier access and eliminating the need for transfer bridges.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If process units and conveying device are made movable, then space efficiency and accessibility are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the conveying device and process units movable rather than stationary. The conveying device can be moved along the base using a drive mechanism, and process units can be repositioned relative to the conveying device, enabling flexible adaptation to different production needs and space constraints while maintaining manufacturing functionality.
2Ease of operation
If process units are made movable, then accessibility for workers is improved, but manufacturing precision may be affected
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual positioning mechanisms with automated drive systems. The conveying device is equipped with a drive mechanism that can be controlled to move the conveying device and process units to precise positions, ensuring manufacturing precision is maintained while improving accessibility for workers.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device (1) for the production of sandwich elements, in particular for motorhome parts, comprising a base (2) as a support and guide frame, at least one conveyor device (3) mounted on the base (2), and at least two process units (4, 5) also mounted on the base for carrying out production steps of a sandwich element, wherein the at least two process units (4, 5) and/or the at least one conveyor device (3) are movable relative to the base (2). (Fig. 1)