Radial Stage Processing Device With Independent Drive Motors

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current washing and drying machines are time-consuming and provide imprecise cleaning for machine components, necessitating a more efficient and precise method for processing within a single device.

Innovation Solution

A multiple-stage processing device featuring a rotatable indexing assembly with radial stages and independently operable drive motors, allowing components to be precisely washed and dried through multiple processing stations, including washing and drying stations with controlled nozzles and blowers.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Device complexity

If a single washing and drying machine is used, then device complexity is reduced, but manufacturing precision and cleaning effectiveness deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedevice complexityVSAvoidcleaning precision

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The processing device is divided into multiple independent stages including washing station, drying station, and inspection station, with each stage performing a specific function. This segmentation allows each station to be optimized for its specific task while maintaining overall system simplicity through modular design.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system employs independently operable drive motors for each processing station, allowing dynamic control of each stage. The indexing mechanism enables selective positioning of radial stages at different stations, providing adaptive processing capabilities without increasing overall device complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Productivity

If traditional washing and drying methods are used, then device complexity is low, but productivity and processing efficiency deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprocessing efficiencyVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system enables continuous processing by indexing radial stages through multiple stations in sequence. While one stage is being washed, another can be dried, and a third inspected, eliminating idle time and maximizing productivity through uninterrupted operational flow.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Solution Approach 2:

Components undergo preliminary washing before drying and inspection. The indexing mechanism pre-positiones radial stages at appropriate stations, and the independent drive motors prepare each station in advance, ensuring smooth transitions and eliminating waiting time between operations.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Loss of time

If manual washing and drying processes are used, then device complexity is low, but loss of time and processing duration increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprocessing timeVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Loss of timeVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Manual washing and drying operations are replaced with automated mechanical systems including spray nozzles for washing, blowers for drying, and automated indexing mechanisms. This substitution dramatically reduces processing time while the modular design keeps device complexity manageable.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The system performs washing, drying, and inspection operations automatically without manual intervention. The independent drive motors self-coordinate the indexing and processing operations, eliminating the time loss associated with manual operation transitions.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables efficient and precise processing of machine components by independently controlling each radial stage at different stations, enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of the cleaning and drying process.

Implementation Method 1

a drying station having a plurality of drying nozzles fluidly coupled to a blower configured to generate and direct air at the individual radial stage positioned within the drying station

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectEvaporation: Evaporation

Data Source

PatentUS9966298B2Multiple-stage processing devices

Publication Date: 2018.05.08 CLEANING TECHNOLOGIES GROUP LLC

AI summary

A multiple stage processing device having a plurality of radial stages, each individual radial stage is positioned between adjacent dividing walls and indexable though a plurality of processing stations. A plurality of fixture mount assemblies are positioned on an actuation surface of the rotatable indexing assembly, each individual fixture mount assembly is associated with and mechanically coupled to an individual radial stage. One or more slotted drive hubs communicatively coupled to independently operable drive motors are positioned adjacent to the actuation surface of the rotatable indexing assembly and are engageable with the plurality of fixture mount assemblies. When an individual fixture mount assembly is engaged with an individual slotted drive hub, an individual independently operable drive motor can independently control the individual fixture mount assembly such that the individual radial stage mechanically coupled to the individual fixture mount assembly is moveably coupled to the independently operable drive motor.