Component Press-Fit Assembly with Separated Positioning and Pressing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for producing components by pressing require manual alignment and positioning of components, leading to low throughput and significant space requirements, especially in automatic processing and supply systems.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that spatially and chronologically separate the positioning and pressing steps, using distinct tools and apparatuses for each, allowing for automation and reduced space requirements without altering existing systems, employing tools like positioning tools, pressing tools, and intermediate racks, and supply systems such as bulk material separators and magazines.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual positioning and alignment of component elements is used, then ease of operation is improved, but productivity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The pressing tool is divided into separate functional units: a positioning device with positioning elements and a pressing device with pressing elements. The positioning device can independently position component elements before the pressing device performs the pressing operation. This segmentation allows automated positioning without requiring manual alignment, thereby improving productivity while maintaining ease of operation through the automated positioning system.
2Productivity
If punching heads or supply apparatuses are integrated into the pressing tool, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning device is designed as a multi-functional unit that can position multiple component elements simultaneously at different positions on the support plate. The positioning elements can be adjusted to accommodate different component configurations. This universal positioning capability allows the same device structure to handle various pressing tasks without requiring separate specialized apparatuses for each function, thereby improving productivity while controlling device complexity.
3Productivity
If integrated supply and pressing apparatuses are used, then productivity is improved, but space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning device is nested within the pressing tool structure, with positioning elements arranged on a support plate that is integrated into the pressing device. The positioning elements can be positioned within the pressing tool's working area without requiring separate external supply apparatuses. This nesting arrangement allows automated positioning and pressing functions to coexist within a compact tool structure, improving productivity while minimizing space requirements.
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AI summary
A device and method for producing a component are provided. The device or method includes steps or units for providing a first component element having a recess in or on a first surface of the first component element, and for positioning a second component element in the region of the recess. The device or method also includes a step or unit for pressing the first component element and the second component element together, and as a result forming a material fit, positive fit and/or non-positive fit between the first and the second component elements at least in the region of the recess. The positioning and the pressing can be carried out or are carried out functionally, in particular, spatially and/or temporally, in terms of equipment, separately from each other.