Resilient Crimping Drum for Multi-Size Wire Ferrule Crimping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing crimping drums require manual adjustment to accommodate wire ferrules of different cross-sections, which is inconvenient and time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
A crimping drum with a resiliently mounted die part, utilizing spring elements such as disk springs, allows for the accommodation of various wire ferrule cross-sections without reconfiguration, enabling automatic adjustment through a tensioning mechanism and guiding pins.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If the crimping drum is manually adjusted to specific wire ferrule cross-sections, then the processing precision for specific wire ferrule sizes is improved, but the operational complexity and time consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The die part is made dynamically adjustable through resilient mounting on spring elements, allowing it to move between different positions to accommodate various wire ferrule cross-sections. This dynamic configuration enables the crimping drum to adapt to different wire sizes without manual reconfiguration, resolving the contradiction between processing precision and ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the physical state of the die part from fixed to resilient by mounting it on spring elements. This parameter change allows the die part to automatically adjust its position based on the wire ferrule size, maintaining processing precision while eliminating manual adjustment requirements.
2Manufacturing precision
If the crimping drum is configured for specific wire ferrule cross-sections, then the processing quality is improved, but the device complexity and reconfiguration time increase
Solution Approach 1:
The resilient mounting of the die part on spring elements creates a dynamic system that automatically adapts to different wire ferrule cross-sections. This eliminates the need for complex reconfiguration mechanisms while maintaining crimping quality, as the spring elements naturally adjust the die part position based on the inserted wire size.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring elements enable the die part to self-adjust to the appropriate position for different wire ferrule sizes without external intervention. This self-service mechanism simplifies the device structure by eliminating manual reconfiguration while ensuring consistent crimping quality across different wire sizes.
3Manufacturing precision
If manual setting is required for different wire ferrule cross-sections, then the crimping accuracy is improved, but the productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The dynamically resilient-mounted die part automatically adjusts to different wire ferrule sizes during continuous operation, eliminating the need to stop for manual reconfiguration. This maintains crimping accuracy while significantly improving productivity by enabling uninterrupted processing of various wire sizes.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring elements provide self-adjustment functionality that maintains crimping accuracy without requiring manual intervention. This self-service mechanism allows continuous high-speed processing of different wire ferrule cross-sections, thereby improving productivity while preserving crimping accuracy.
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 processing of wire ferrules of different cross-sections without manual setting, improving operational efficiency and reducing the need for manual adjustments in crimping tools.
Implementation Method 1
at least one spring element is arranged between a floor of the die receptacle of the housing and a rear side die part facing away from the nest
Implementation Method 2
the die part is resiliently mounted in a die receptacle of the housing
Data Source
AI summary
A crimping drum for a pressing tool for processing strips of interconnected wire ferrules comprising a housing having a movement axis and a die part arranged thereon, the die part having a nest to accommodate a wire ferrule of the strip, the die part being resiliently accommodated perpendicular to the movement axis in a receptacle of the housing. A pressing tool has two handles which are movable relative to one another, a crimping station with a crimping drum and a crimping stamp, and a depot for storing a strip of interconnected wire ferrules.