Passivation Bucket Assembly for Multi-Workpiece Tool Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing automatic processing systems for milling cutters and drilling bits are inefficient due to manual operation in replacing particle buckets and limited capacity to handle multiple workpieces simultaneously, leading to increased labor and reduced processing efficiency.
Innovation Solution
An automatic processing apparatus with a main body, receiving portion, working assembly, workpiece magazine, receiving mechanism, passivation bucket assembly, and rotation driving assembly, which enables simultaneous processing of multiple workpieces and automated rotation of passivation buckets to improve efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If manual operation is used to replace particle buckets, then the system can handle different workpiece types, but the processing time increases and labor efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The particle bucket assembly is divided into multiple individual buckets (first bucket, second bucket, third bucket, fourth bucket) that can be independently selected and replaced. Each bucket contains different sized particles suitable for different workpiece types, allowing the system to adapt to various processing requirements while maintaining efficient automated operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotation mechanism enables dynamic switching between different particle buckets during operation. The taking member can pivot between taking positions to access different buckets, and the rotation driving assembly can rotate the bucket assembly to bring different buckets into position, allowing the system to adapt to different workpiece types without manual intervention.
2Productivity
If a single taking member is used, then the device structure remains simple, but multiple workpieces cannot be processed simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple taking members (first taking member, second taking member, third taking member, fourth taking member) are combined into a single integrated taking mechanism that pivots as one unit. This allows the system to pick up multiple workpieces simultaneously from different positions and transport them to the working position, greatly improving productivity while avoiding the complexity of multiple independent taking mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The taking mechanism serves multiple functions: it can simultaneously grasp multiple workpieces of different sizes, pivot to different taking positions to access various buckets, and transport all workpieces to the working position in one motion. This multi-functionality enables simultaneous processing of multiple workpieces without requiring separate taking mechanisms for each workpiece.
3Manufacturing precision
If workpiece size is manually checked before processing, then the correct particles can be selected, but the processing time increases
Solution Approach 1:
Different particle buckets are pre-configured with particles of different sizes suitable for different workpiece types. The system uses pre-set correspondence between workpiece positions and bucket positions, so that when a workpiece is placed on the magazine, the appropriate bucket is already in the correct position or can be quickly rotated into position without requiring real-time measurement or manual selection.
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically determines which particle bucket to use based on the workpiece position and type, eliminating the need for manual size checking. The rotation driving assembly and taking mechanism work together to automatically select and deliver the correct particles for each workpiece, making the particle selection process self-service and time-efficient.
4Extent of automation
If magnetic portions are added to the tray and supporting portion for automatic transport, then the transport can be automated, but the cost increases and the tray structure becomes restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the magnetic field-based transport system with a mechanical transport mechanism. The moving table, horizontal driver, and vertical driver provide automated mechanical transport of the tray from the workpiece magazine to the supporting portion, eliminating the need for magnetic portions on the tray and supporting portion while achieving the same automation goal with simpler, more flexible structure.
5Manufacturing precision
If passivation particles are used, then the workpiece surface is polished, but particles adhere to the workpiece requiring manual cleaning
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously rotates the particle buckets during the passivation process, ensuring that fresh particles are constantly supplied to the workpiece surface. This continuous rotation prevents particle agglomeration and adhesion to the workpiece, as particles are constantly moving and being replaced, eliminating the need for manual cleaning while maintaining high surface finish quality.
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AI summary
An automatic processing apparatus comprises a main body, a receiving portion, a working assembly, a workpiece magazine, a setting mechanism, a passivation bucket assembly, and a rotation driving assembly. The receiving potion is adapted for receiving a plurality of workpieces. The setting mechanism takes the workpieces to the receiving portion from the workpiece magazine. The working assembly is adapted for bringing the workpieces to the passivation bucket assembly for processing. The passivation bucket assembly includes a turning table and a plurality of passivation buckets moving when the turning table rotates. The rotation driving assembly drives one of the passivation buckets to rotate.