Reinforcement Wire Binding to Avoid Weld-Point Material Loss
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing reinforcement devices, such as cage welding machines, face issues with material loss at weld points due to resistance welding, leading to weakened stability, and are unsuitable for applications in earthquake zones or offshore environments.
Innovation Solution
A device for producing reinforcement that includes positioning means for automated wire placement, allows for simultaneous or sequential positioning of longitudinal and transverse wires, and uses a binding unit to connect wires with a binding element, optionally combined with welding, enabling the production of reinforcement bodies with varied cross-sections and enhanced stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If separate machines are used for producing different components (steel fiber, polymeric fiber, and concrete mix), then each component can be produced with specialized equipment, but the overall production process becomes complex and requires multiple separate machines
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate machines into a single integrated production device that can produce steel fibers, polymeric fibers, and concrete mixes simultaneously. The device includes a steel fiber production unit with a steel strip feed mechanism, a polymeric fiber production unit with a die assembly, and a concrete mix production unit with a mixer, all integrated into one system that outputs all three components together.
Solution Approach 2:
The production device is designed as a multi-functional system capable of producing multiple different components (steel fibers, polymeric fibers, and concrete mixes) using a single integrated machine. This universal device eliminates the need for separate specialized machines for each component type.
2Ease of manufacture
If multiple separate machines are used for producing reinforcement components, then each machine can be optimized for its specific function, but the production time and process duration increase due to sequential operations
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated production device enables continuous simultaneous production of steel fibers, polymeric fibers, and concrete mixes in a single operational cycle. The device coordinates the steel strip feed mechanism, die assembly, and mixer to operate concurrently, eliminating the sequential delays that would occur with separate machines.
Solution Approach 2:
The device prepares all components (steel fibers, polymeric fibers, and concrete mixes) simultaneously in advance of concrete pouring operations. By producing all reinforcement components together in one integrated process, the system eliminates waiting time between component productions.
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
The device enhances stability and expands application areas by reducing material loss at weld points, allowing for efficient production of reinforcement bodies suitable for diverse environments.
Implementation Method 1
The extrusion die is heated to a temperature sufficient to melt the thermoplastic material and extrude it through the die opening
Implementation Method 2
A spray of water or other cooling agent is applied to the extruded material to cool and solidify it
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device for producing a reinforcement, wherein the device has positioning means for the automated positioning of a longitudinal wire and a cross wire of the reinforcement to be produced. The device is characterized in that it is provided with a binding unit, wherein said device is designed to automatically connect the positioned wires by way of a binding element at a binding point by means of said binding unit.