Oscillating Traverse Coiler for Precise Multi-Pipe Reel Alignment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing coiling systems require extensive manual labor to arrange different color-coded pipes on a reel, leading to inefficiency, safety risks, and high costs.

Innovation Solution

An oscillating traverse coiler with a computer-controlled take-up machine and positioning system that automatically coils flexible materials, ensuring similar-colored pipes remain on the leading edge and aligns them precisely on the reel.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual labor is used to arrange pipes on the reel, then flexibility in positioning is achieved, but time consumption and labor costs increase significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveflexibility in positioningVSAvoidtime consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses sensors to automatically detect pipe colors and positions, with the control system autonomously determining the optimal arrangement and guiding the coiling process without manual intervention. The machine self-regulates to maintain proper pipe ordering and positioning based on real-time feedback from sensors.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

Manual mechanical positioning operations are replaced with an automated control system that uses electronic sensors, computer processing, and motorized traverse mechanisms to position and coil pipes automatically, eliminating the need for manual labor while maintaining precise positioning control.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Manufacturing precision

If manual labor is used to arrange pipes on the reel, then positioning accuracy can be controlled, but safety risks and labor costs increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepositioning accuracyVSAvoidsafety risks

Core Design Contradiction:

Manufacturing precisionVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-monitoring through sensors that continuously detect pipe positions and colors, automatically adjusting the coiling process to maintain precision without requiring human operators to be physically present in the coiling zone, thereby eliminating safety risks associated with manual handling.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

Manual positioning operations are replaced with automated sensor-based detection and control systems that use electronic signals and motorized mechanisms to achieve and maintain positioning accuracy, removing human operators from hazardous environments while preserving precision control.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Productivity

If automatic coiling systems are used, then productivity increases, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecoiling speedVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The control system integrates multiple functions including sensor data processing, pipe identification, position calculation, traverse control, and coiling regulation into a single unified system. This multi-functional approach increases productivity while managing complexity by consolidating operations rather than adding separate systems for each function.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system uses real-time feedback from sensors to continuously monitor pipe positions and adjust the coiling process automatically. This closed-loop control enables high-speed automatic coiling while managing complexity through intelligent control algorithms that adapt to varying conditions without requiring overly complex mechanical structures.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #23Feedback

4Adaptability or versatility

If extensive manual labor is used, then flexibility in pipe arrangement is maintained, but labor costs and time requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveflexibility in pipe arrangementVSAvoidtime requirements

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts the coiling process in real-time based on sensor feedback, automatically adapting to different pipe colors, diameters, and arrangement requirements. This dynamic control provides flexibility in pipe arrangement while eliminating the time-consuming manual labor by allowing the system to respond and adjust automatically at high speed.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS20250382153A1Oscillating traverse coiler

Publication Date: 2025.12.18 REEL POWER LICENSING CORP

AI summary

An oscillating traverse coiler for flexible elongated materials apparatus, system, and method for use. The invention may include a reel having a first flange, a second flange, and a barrel between. The invention may include a take-up machine having a computer control that works in communication with a positioning system, which may include a frame, guide rails that traverse the frame with a motor, a computer controller, and a rotating materials guide for rotating pipe flexible elongated materials on the barrel of a reel.