Recording Medium Processing Device Operability via Transmission Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
In recording medium processing devices, the operability of the to-be-pressed section is hindered when the movable body's movement destination is difficult to operate, making it challenging to adjust the position and slope of the recording medium bundle effectively.
Innovation Solution
A recording medium processing device is designed with a movable body and a to-be-operated section, where the to-be-operated section is positioned differently from the movable body, allowing operators to adjust the to-be-pressed section's position and slope by transmitting a driving force through a transmission mechanism, enabling better control over the recording medium bundle during folding processes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the to-be-operated section is installed in the movable body to move the to-be-pressed section, then the to-be-pressed section can be moved relative to the movable body, but the operability of the to-be-operated section becomes poor when the movable body moves to certain positions
Solution Approach 1:
A transmission mechanism is introduced as an intermediary between the to-be-operated section and the movable body. The to-be-operated section is fixed to the housing, and the transmission mechanism transmits the operating force from the to-be-operated section to the movable body, enabling the to-be-pressed section to be moved without requiring the to-be-operated section to be mounted on the movable body itself.
2Ease of operation
If the to-be-operated section is provided at a position different from the movable body, then the operability is improved, but a transmission mechanism is required to transmit the driving force
Solution Approach 1:
The transmission mechanism serves as a mediator that connects the fixed to-be-operated section to the movable body. This allows the operator to access and operate the to-be-operated section from a convenient location while still achieving movement of the to-be-pressed section through the transmitted driving force.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is divided into distinct functional components: the fixed to-be-operated section, the transmission mechanism, and the movable body with the to-be-pressed section. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the to-be-operated section for ease of access and the movable body for its required mobility.
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AI summary
A recording medium processing device includes: a movable body including a to-be-pressed section which is to be pressed against one end of a recording medium bundle on which a folding process is performed, the to-be-pressed section being configured to be movable relative to the movable body; and a to-be-operated section which is provided at a position different from a position of the movable body, as well as provided in conjunction with the to-be pressed section, and is operated by an operator when the to-be pressed section is moved relative to the movable body.