Non-Contact Transport Alignment Using Sensor Feedback
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional magnetic levitation systems face challenges in precisely aligning the transport positions of non-contact transport devices, leading to decreased transport efficiency when handling products in a standing state.
Innovation Solution
An alignment device for non-contact transport, comprising a transport alignment movement portion, a transport position sensing portion, and an alignment control portion, which adjusts the exit position of the first product transport device based on the entrance position of the second product transport device, using sensors and movement units to ensure precise alignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If non-contact transport devices are positioned apart to transport products in a standing state, then transport efficiency is improved, but alignment precision between transport portions deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs sensors (transport position sensing portion) to detect the actual positions of the first and second product transport portions, and uses this feedback information to automatically adjust positions via the transport alignment movement portion, thereby achieving precise alignment despite the devices being positioned apart for efficient product transport
Solution Approach 2:
The alignment system performs self-alignment by using its own sensing capabilities to detect misalignment and automatically correcting it through the movement portion, eliminating the need for external manual alignment processes
2Productivity
If non-contact transport devices are positioned apart, then product transport in standing state is enabled, but alignment time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical alignment operations with an automated system combining sensors (optical/electronic detection) and control mechanisms, significantly reducing the time required to align transport portions while maintaining the benefit of devices being positioned apart
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs automatic self-alignment by detecting its own positional relationship and correcting it without external intervention, minimizing alignment time and maximizing transport efficiency
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 alignment device enables rapid and precise alignment of transport positions, enhancing transport efficiency and stability for products transported in a standing state using non-contact transport devices like magnetic levitation systems.
Implementation Method 1
a transport position sensing portion which senses an entrance position of a second product transport device
Data Source
AI summary
An alignment device for non-contact transport includes a transport alignment movement portion which adjusts an exit position of a first product transport device, where the first product transport device linearly moves a product, which is a transport object and mounted therein, a transport position sensing portion which senses an entrance position of a second product transport device positioned to be apart from the first product transport device, where the second product transport device linearly moves the product by receiving the product linearly moved by the first product transport device, and an alignment control portion which adjusts, by controlling an operation of the transport alignment movement portion, the exit position of the first product transport device based on the entrance position of the second product transport device sensed by the transport position sensing portion.