Press Beam Integrated Display for Safer Press Brake Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing press brakes lack ergonomics and safety features, leading to potential user discomfort and increased risk of accidents during operation.
Innovation Solution
A press brake design that incorporates a graphic display integrated into the displaceable press beam, protected by a cover plate with a touch sensor, enhancing ergonomics and safety through improved user interaction and environmental protection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the graphic display is integrated into the displaceable press beam, then user ergonomics and machine safety are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The graphic display is merged with the displaceable press beam, integrating the display function directly into the press beam structure. This allows the display to move together with the press beam, providing the operator with a clear view of display information during the bending process and enabling intuitive operation, thereby improving ergonomics while the integration approach manages the added complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The displaceable press beam is given multiple functions: it performs the bending operation and simultaneously serves as a mounting structure for the graphic display. This multi-functionality approach allows the press beam to fulfill both mechanical and information display roles, improving overall system ergonomics without proportionally increasing device complexity.
2Reliability
If a cover plate is arranged in front of the graphic display to protect it, then the longevity of the press brake is increased, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
A cover plate is placed in front of the graphic display to protect it from external influences such as dust, moisture, and physical damage before these factors can cause harm. This protective measure ensures the longevity and reliable operation of the display while the cover plate is integrated into the existing press beam structure to minimize additional complexity.
3Reliability
If a touch sensor is mounted on the cover plate by means of a materially bonded connection, then machine safety is increased by preventing splinter fall-out, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The mechanical connection method (such as screws or clips) is replaced with a materially bonded connection (adhesive bonding) to attach the touch sensor to the cover plate. This substitution eliminates the risk of mechanical fasteners loosening or creating sharp edges, thereby improving machine safety. The bonding process requires precise surface preparation and alignment, which increases manufacturing precision requirements.
Data Source
AI summary
A press brake for bending workpieces includes: a fixed table beam with a lower tool holder, a displaceable press beam with an upper tool holder, wherein the press beam is formed so as to be displaceable relative to the table beam, and a graphic display for displaying information. In the displaceable press beam, a recess is formed, in which the graphic display is accommodated, wherein the graphic display has a display height and a display width.