Panel Unloading Surface Adjustment With Insertable Support Planes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current unloading stations in machining machines require manual intervention or unreliable automatic systems to adjust the surface for varying sizes of machined pieces, leading to inefficiencies and inaccuracies.
Innovation Solution
An automated system with a handling device, comprising a movable arm and storage unit, that adds or removes additional planes between initial planes based on the size of the machined piece, using a toothed and holed band mechanism for precise positioning, and sensors for detection and alignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual intervention is used to add additional planes in the unloading station, then the surface can be adjusted to prevent piece loss, but time expenditure and operator errors increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses sensors to automatically detect the presence and size of machined pieces, and the handling device automatically adds or removes additional planes based on detected piece dimensions, enabling the system to adjust itself without manual intervention
Solution Approach 2:
Sensors provide real-time feedback about piece size and position, which the control system uses to determine when additional planes are needed, creating a closed-loop automatic adjustment system that responds to actual operating conditions
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual assembly of additional planes is performed, then the surface can be adapted to piece size, but assembly inaccuracies occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical assembly with an automated handling device that uses sensors and controlled movement to position additional planes, substituting human operation with a precision mechanical system
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses sensor data to create a digital representation of the piece dimensions and automatically replicates the correct plane configuration based on this information, ensuring consistent and accurate positioning
3Extent of automation
If additional mobile planes are automatically added based on piece output sizes, then operator intervention is eliminated, but incorrect positioning of shelves occurs
Solution Approach 1:
Sensors continuously monitor piece dimensions and provide feedback to the control system, which adjusts the positioning of additional planes in real-time to ensure accurate placement according to actual piece size
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts the position and number of additional planes based on real-time detection of piece characteristics, allowing the configuration to change flexibly rather than following fixed predetermined positions
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a system (S) for the variation of the surface of the unloading station of a machine (M) for working panels comprising at least one machine (M) for cutting panels in wood, plastic, glass, fiberglass, ceramic and metal, comprising a loading station (1) provided with a supporting plane (11), which extends along a second axis (Y), to support at least one panel to be worked, a working unit (2) in which said at least one panel is cut along a cutting line parallel to a first axis (X) orthogonal to said second axis (Y), an unloading station (3) of said at least one worked panel, provided with a plurality of initial planes (P), arranged side by side and parallel with respect to said second axis (Y) and spaced apart, each being movable along said first axis (X); one or more additional planes (PA) stackable in a storage unit (Z); said system (S) comprises a handling device (D) capable of moving said one or more additional planes (PA) from said storage unit (Z) towards said unloading station (3) and of arranging said one or more additional planes (PA) between said initial planes (P).