Noodle Band Cutting Apparatus with Pre-Installed Modular Blades
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing noodle band cutting apparatuses face challenges in efficiently replacing cutting devices due to contamination from lubricant oil and the heavy weight of cutting devices, especially in large apparatuses, leading to frequent replacements and operational inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
A noodle band cutting apparatus with a moving mechanism that allows multiple cutting devices to be pre-installed and easily selected and positioned, eliminating the need for frequent replacements by enabling sequential or perpendicular movement of cutting devices along various paths, including straight, curved, or circular trajectories, to accommodate different noodle widths without contamination.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If cutting devices are replaced frequently to accommodate different noodle thicknesses, then adaptability is improved, but loss of time and productivity deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple cutting devices with different blade configurations are pre-installed in the apparatus. The operator can directly select and use the required cutting device without replacement, eliminating the time loss associated with frequent replacements while maintaining adaptability to different noodle thickness requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus is designed to accommodate multiple cutting devices with different functions (different blade types for different noodle thicknesses) within a single system. This multi-functionality allows the apparatus to handle various cutting requirements without requiring device replacements, thus improving both adaptability and time efficiency
2Reliability
If cutting devices are lubricated with machining oil, then reliability is improved, but object-affected harmful factors worsen due to noodle contamination
Solution Approach 1:
The harmful element (machining oil) is extracted or eliminated from the system by using a belt-driven mechanism instead of a gear-driven mechanism. The belt transmission does not require lubrication, thereby preventing oil contamination of the noodles while maintaining the reliability of the cutting device operation
Solution Approach 2:
The gear-driven mechanical system is replaced with a belt-driven system. This substitution eliminates the need for lubrication machinery oil, thereby preventing contamination of the noodles while maintaining the functional reliability of the cutting device through the belt transmission mechanism
3Strength
If cutting devices are made heavy for large apparatuses, then strength is improved, but ease of operation worsens due to difficult replacement
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple cutting devices are pre-installed in the apparatus during manufacturing or setup. This preliminary action ensures that the required cutting devices are already in place, eliminating the need for operator handling of heavy devices during operation and maintaining ease of use while preserving the strength provided by substantial cutting devices
Solution Approach 2:
The cutting devices are designed as separate, modular units that can be independently selected and installed. This segmentation allows the heavy cutting devices to be pre-positioned in different locations within the apparatus, enabling easy selection without manual handling of heavy components during operation
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AI summary
A noodle band cutting apparatus for cutting a noodle band having a predetermined thickness and a predetermined width with cutting devices comprises a moving mechanism and plural cutting devices. One cutting device is selected from the plural cutting devices. The selected one pair of the cutting devices is moved and fixed at a position to cut the noodle band within the moving mechanism.