Offset Turning Shaft Plate Inspection System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing inspection systems for rolled products at milling stations generate loud operational noises and vibrations during the transfer between turning arms, which is undesirable for both ergonomics and operational efficiency.
Innovation Solution
The turning shaft of the receiving turning arms is arranged offset with respect to the turning shaft of the transferring turning arms, incorporating damping elements and electromagnets to facilitate a smooth transfer and reduce noise and vibrations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If the turning shaft of the receiving turning arms is arranged offset with respect to the turning shaft of the transferring turning arms, then noise and vibrations are reduced, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies asymmetry by offsetting the turning shaft of the receiving turning arms relative to the turning shaft of the transferring turning arms. This asymmetric arrangement causes the turning arms to engage the rolled product at different positions and times, preventing simultaneous impact and thereby reducing noise and vibrations during the transfer operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates damping elements that act as beforehand cushioning to absorb and reduce the impact noise and vibrations generated during the transfer of rolled products between turning arms. These damping elements are positioned to cushion the impact before it propagates through the system.
2Loss of energy
If damping elements are incorporated to reduce noise and vibrations, then operational costs are lowered, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Damping elements are incorporated into the turning device to cushion the impact during plate transfer operations. These elements reduce noise and vibrations by absorbing impact energy, thereby lowering operational costs related to noise pollution and equipment wear while adding only moderate structural complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent converts the harmful impact noise and vibrations into beneficial damping effects by strategically placing damping elements that transform the impact energy into heat through controlled deformation, thereby reducing noise pollution and operational costs.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the plate is transferred smoothly between turning arms, then noise and vibrations are reduced, but the transfer time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The asymmetric offset arrangement of turning shafts enables a controlled sequential transfer mechanism where the plate is engaged and transferred in a staggered manner. This asymmetry allows the plate to be gradually moved from one turning arm to the other, reducing impact noise and vibrations while maintaining efficient transfer timing.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs dynamic control of the turning arms where the offset shafts create a time-delayed engagement sequence. This dynamic arrangement allows the plate to be transferred smoothly through controlled motion phases, reducing noise and vibrations without significantly increasing the overall transfer cycle time.
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
This configuration significantly reduces noise and vibrations, enhancing environmental protection and lowering operational costs by creating quieter workspaces with reduced wear and noise pollution.
Implementation Method 1
The spring-back results in vibrations of the plate
Implementation Method 2
incorporating damping elements and electromagnets to facilitate a smooth transfer and reduce noise and vibrations
Implementation Method 3
incorporating damping elements and electromagnets to facilitate a smooth transfer and reduce noise and vibrations
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to an inspection system 10 for rolled products 20 of a milling station, comprising at least one plate turning device 11 with an arrangement of transferring turning arms 12 located on a turning shaft 14 and of receiving turning arms 13 located on a turning shaft 15. According to the invention it is thereby provided that the turning shaft 15 of the receiving turning arms 13 is arranged offset with respect to the turning shaft 14 of the transferring turning arms 12. The invention relates in addition to a method for examination of the surface of rolled products 20 of a milling station.