Removable Magazine With Segmented Chambers For Selective Fastener Supply
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing magazine constructions for joining elements, such as nail devices, lack flexibility and efficiency in selective removal and processing of different types and quantities of connection elements, often requiring frequent magazine changes and limiting the processing flexibility of setting devices.
Innovation Solution
A removable magazine with a storage plate featuring regularly arranged, one-sided open chambers adapted to specific connection elements, allowing for individualized storage and selective unloading of different types and quantities of joining elements, facilitated by a rotatable and movable design with a closure component that enables chamber-specific unloading and loading via a single opening, supported by compressed air and coordinate systems for precise positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a circular magazine with radially extending grooves is used to store connection elements, then the storage capacity is increased, but the selective removal of individual connection elements is not possible
Solution Approach 1:
The magazine is divided into multiple independent chambers, each capable of storing and supplying connection elements independently. This segmentation allows selective access to individual chambers while maintaining overall storage capacity, resolving the contradiction between bulk storage and selective removal.
Solution Approach 2:
The magazine transitions from a two-dimensional radial groove layout to a three-dimensional structure with multiple stacked chambers. This dimensional change enables simultaneous storage of multiple connection element types while maintaining selective access through individual chamber openings.
2Device complexity
If joining elements are stored in a single row in chambers and processed one after the other through one axial outlet opening, then the magazine structure is simplified, but the processing flexibility is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The single outlet opening is segmented into multiple outlet openings, one for each chamber. This allows parallel processing of different connection element types simultaneously, greatly enhancing processing flexibility while maintaining relatively simple chamber structures.
Solution Approach 2:
Each chamber is designed as a universal unit that can store different types of connection elements and supply them through its own outlet. This multi-functional design allows the magazine to handle various joining elements without complex reconfiguration.
3Quantity of substance
If a rotary tooth belt with inter-tooth spaces is used to store joining elements, then the storage density is improved, but the individual chambers must be processed one after the other which limits flexibility
Solution Approach 1:
The rotary tooth belt is replaced with discrete, segmented chambers arranged in a rotary magazine. Each chamber is independently accessible, allowing simultaneous processing of multiple connection elements from different chambers, thereby maintaining storage density while improving processing flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotary magazine acts as an intermediary between storage and processing, allowing connection elements to be positioned and supplied to the setting device in any sequence. This decouples the storage arrangement from the processing sequence, enabling flexible processing while maintaining efficient storage.
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 flexible supply of specific joining elements to setting devices, reducing the need for frequent magazine changes and allowing for the storage and processing of various types and quantities of elements within a single magazine, enhancing the operational flexibility of setting devices.
Implementation Method 1
For providing it to the setting device, this joining element is always individually shot to the setting device for processing. This occurs for example by means of using compressed air
Data Source
AI summary
A removable magazine may include a plurality of connection elements. The connection elements are arranged in a plurality of chambers from which they can be unloaded individually and specifically. Further, a setting device is disclosed that may operate in combination with this removable magazine.