Moving Head Temperature Control for Board Work Machines

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Solution Overview

Problem

The moving head in board work machines faces challenges in managing temperature, particularly when components generate heat, which can affect the normal operation and longevity of low heat-resistant components.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating a temperature acquisition section to monitor internal temperatures and a head control section to manage the operation of the moving head based on these readings, ensuring that cooling mechanisms are activated when necessary to prevent overheating.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If components that generate heat are mounted in the moving head to provide additional functions, then the functionality and productivity of the board work machine is improved, but the temperature inside the moving head increases which may damage low heat resistance components

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefunctionality of moving headVSAvoidtemperature inside moving head
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSTemperature

Solution Approach 1:

The temperature acquisition section continuously monitors the temperature inside the moving head before heat damage can occur. By detecting temperature changes in advance, the system can take preventive actions such as activating cooling mechanisms or adjusting operations to prevent damage to low heat resistance components while maintaining the desired functionality with heat-generating components

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Productivity

If the moving head operates continuously to improve productivity, then the output increases, but the temperature accumulation may cause abnormal operation or damage to components

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveboard work outputVSAvoidnormal operation of moving head
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The head control section receives temperature information from the temperature acquisition section and uses this feedback to adjust the operation of the moving head. When the temperature exceeds predetermined thresholds, the control section can reduce operation intensity, activate cooling, or pause operations temporarily. This closed-loop control maintains reliability during continuous operation by dynamically adjusting parameters based on real-time temperature feedback while preserving overall productivity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Temperature

If cooling mechanisms are added to manage temperature, then the temperature control capability is improved, but the device complexity and weight of the moving head increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetemperature management capabilityVSAvoidstructure of moving head
Core Design Contradiction:
TemperatureVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The temperature acquisition section and head control section work together to enable the moving head to self-regulate its temperature. The system monitors its own temperature status and automatically adjusts its operation or activates integrated cooling mechanisms when needed, eliminating the need for complex external cooling systems while achieving effective temperature management

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentEP3876690B1Substrate work machine and movable head
Publication Date: 2024.06.12 FUJI CORP
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AI summary

The board work machine comprises: a moving head, used for board work, provided inside the board work machine in a manner allowing movement in the horizontal direction; a temperature acquisition section configured to acquire the temperature inside the moving head; and a head control section configured to control the operation of the moving head during board work based on the temperature acquired by the temperature acquisition section.