Rebar Tying Machine Magnet Layout for Iron Powder Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Rebar tying machines face operational disruptions due to iron powder generated during the tying process, which can interfere with internal devices and mechanisms.

Innovation Solution

Incorporating a collecting magnet within the housing to capture iron powder before it affects the operation of internal components, either by positioning it on the path of iron powder entry or attaching it to the housing's outer surfaces near potential iron powder generation points.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If the housing includes communication portions for wire passage, then the rebar tying machine can perform tying operations, but iron powder generated during operation can enter the housing and adversely affect internal devices

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetying operation capabilityVSAvoidiron powder contamination
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

A collecting magnet is introduced as an intermediary component between the communication portion and the internal devices. The magnet captures iron powder particles that attempt to enter through the communication portion, preventing them from reaching and damaging internal devices while allowing the tying operation to proceed normally.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The harmful iron powder generated during the tying operation is converted into a collectible target by utilizing magnetic attraction. The collecting magnet transforms the harmful contaminant into a captured particle that can be easily removed, turning the harmful effect into a manageable situation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #22Blessing in disguise (Convert harm into benefit)

2Productivity

If iron powder is generated during wire scraping, then the tying process can proceed, but the iron powder may interfere with the operation of devices housed inside the housing

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetying process continuityVSAvoiddevice operation reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The collecting magnet is positioned to capture iron powder particles before they can reach and interfere with internal devices. This preliminary capture action prevents potential damage before it occurs, ensuring both continuous productivity and reliable device operation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Adaptability or versatility

If the housing structure is opened for communication, then wire feeding is enabled, but iron powder can move from outside to inside the housing

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewire passage functionalityVSAvoidiron powder migration
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The collecting magnet serves as an intermediary barrier at the communication portion, allowing wire passage while intercepting iron powder particles that attempt to migrate from the external environment into the housing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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

Effectively suppresses the adverse effects of iron powder on the machine's internal operations, ensuring continuous and reliable performance by preventing iron powder from reaching sensitive areas.

Implementation Method 1

a collecting magnet configured to collect the iron powder

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetism: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS11319716B2Rebar tying machine
Publication Date: 2022.05.03 MAKITA CORP
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AI summary

A rebar tying machine configured to tie rebars with a wire is disclosed. The rebar tying machine may include a housing. The hosing may include a communication portion that allows iron powder to move therethrough from outside to inside of the housing. The rebar tying machine may include a collecting magnet configured to collect the iron powder.