Powered Yarn Package Receiver Rotation to Reduce Operator Strain
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing yarn package receivers require manual rotation, causing operator strain and fatigue, especially with larger packages, and hinder productivity and efficiency in textile processes.
Innovation Solution
A powered receiver apparatus with a rotor element and actuator system that automatically pivots the yarn package holder, assisted by sensors and controllers for automated detection and replacement, reducing manual effort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If manual rotation of receiver arms is used, then device complexity is reduced, but operator strain and fatigue increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical rotation system with an automated actuator system. The actuator (electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic) automatically rotates the receiver arm to pivot the package holder between use position and load position, eliminating the need for operators to manually rotate heavy receiver arms and reducing operator strain and fatigue.
2Productivity
If larger yarn packages are used, then productivity is improved, but operator strain increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service operation where the automated actuator performs the rotation and positioning tasks that would otherwise require operator intervention. The receiver arm automatically pivots the package holder, allowing larger yarn packages to be handled without increasing operator strain, thus maintaining productivity while improving ease of operation.
3Device complexity
If manual power is used for rotation, then device complexity is reduced, but processing costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent substitutes manual power with automated actuators (electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic). Although this adds some device complexity, it significantly improves productivity by enabling faster, more consistent operation of the receiver arm, thereby reducing processing costs despite the added automation components.
4Ease of operation
If automated actuator system is implemented, then operator strain is reduced, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements an automated actuator system (electric, pneumatic, or hydraulic) to replace manual rotation operations. This substitution reduces operator strain and fatigue by eliminating the need for operators to manually rotate heavy receiver arms, while the added device complexity is justified by the significant improvement in operator safety and ease of operation.
Data Source
AI summary
Apparatuses, systems and methods include support brace(s), one or more of which are configured to support a receiver apparatus relative to a frame and define an opening that is configured to receive and orient a post along a vertical axis. A stator element coupled to one or more of the support brace(s) is rotationally fixed relative to the one or more support brace(s) about the vertical axis. A rotor element is configured to pivot about the vertical axis and includes a base and a package holder. The package holder includes a proximal end, a distal end, and an elongated body therebetween. The proximal end is coupled to base such that the elongated body extends at least partially in a radial direction relative to the vertical axis. The actuator is configured to receive an activation signal and pivot the rotor element relative to the stator element about the vertical axis.