Detachable Reference Block Workpiece Recognition for Flexible Tooling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional workpiece information recognition systems require multiple workpiece placing tools with specific identification marks for each type of workpiece, leading to increased complexity and difficulty in adapting to changes in workpiece types.
Innovation Solution
A workpiece information recognition system that includes a workpiece placing tool with a detachable reference object, an information detector, and a control device that stores data on the relationship between the reference object and workpiece information, allowing for easy recognition and adaptation to different workpiece types by replacing the reference object.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If identification marks are provided on workpiece placing tools for each workpiece type, then workpiece information recognition is enabled, but the number of workpiece placing tools increases and preparation work becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
A single workpiece placing tool is designed to handle multiple workpiece types by detachably mounting different reference objects. The reference objects carry identification information that corresponds to different workpiece types, allowing the same placing tool to be universally used across various workpiece configurations without requiring multiple specialized tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The identification system is segmented into separate components: the workpiece placing tool body remains constant, while the reference objects are detachable and interchangeable. This segmentation allows the identification function to be separated from the placing function, enabling flexible reconfiguration by simply changing the reference object rather than replacing the entire placing tool.
2Measurement precision
If multiple workpiece placing tools with specific identification marks are prepared for each workpiece type, then accurate workpiece recognition is achieved, but adaptation to workpiece type changes becomes difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from a static configuration where each placing tool is fixed for a specific workpiece type to a dynamic configuration where reference objects can be detached and replaced. This dynamic capability allows the system to adapt quickly to different workpiece types by simply changing the mounted reference object, maintaining recognition accuracy while improving versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
Reference objects serve as intermediaries between the workpiece placing tool and the information detector. These intermediary components carry the identification information and can be easily exchanged, allowing the system to adapt to different workpiece types without modifying the core placing tool or the detector, thus maintaining recognition accuracy while enabling flexibility.
3Loss of information
If identification marks are attached to workpiece placing tools, then workpiece data management is enabled, but preparation work in advance becomes complicated
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of permanently marking each workpiece placing tool with identification information, the system uses detachable reference objects that can be copied or replicated. Each reference object contains identification data corresponding to specific workpiece types, and these can be reproduced and exchanged as needed, simplifying preparation work while maintaining complete workpiece data management capabilities.
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AI summary
A workpiece information recognition system includes a workpiece placing tool (20) capable of placing a workpiece, a reference block (31) detachably provided on workpiece placing tool (20), an information detector configured to detect information about reference block (31), and a control device configured to receive the information of reference block (31) from the information detector. The control device includes a storage configured to store data on a relationship between the information about reference block (31) and information about the workpiece and a controller configured to recognize the information about the workpiece placed on workpiece placing tool (20) by checking the information about reference block (31) detected by the information detector with the data stored in the storage. With this configuration, the workpiece information recognition system capable of easily cope with a change in a type of the workpiece is provided.