Reuleaux Polygon Pick-Up Mechanism for Cut Product Demolding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for removing encapsulated finished products from cutting films after cutting are either costly due to the need for specialized equipment or prone to damaging the products and inefficient due to manual operation.
Innovation Solution
A device utilizing a Reuleaux polygon mechanism with a central vertical push-pull rod that rolls on a reference track, applying a knocking action to dislodge encapsulated finished products from the cutting film and guide them into a bulk material carrying tray.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If an automatic threshing machine is used to remove cut products from the cutting film, then the material taking speed is improved, but the equipment cost increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces expensive specialized equipment with simple, low-cost components including a Reuleaux polygon mechanism made from basic geometric shapes, a pushing rod, and a carrying tray. These inexpensive components achieve automated material taking without requiring costly industrial threshing machines
Solution Approach 2:
The Reuleaux polygon mechanism generates mechanical vibration and knocking motion as it rolls along the reference track. This vibration automatically dislodges cut products from the cutting film, achieving automated separation without complex machinery. The geometric shape's rolling motion inherently produces the necessary vibrational force
2Device complexity
If manual picking is used to remove cut products from the cutting film, then the equipment cost is reduced, but the material taking speed decreases and product damage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system achieves automated operation where the Reuleaux polygon mechanism self-generates the knocking motion through its rolling movement. The mechanism automatically pushes cut products off the film into the carrying tray without manual intervention, maintaining low equipment cost while significantly improving productivity over manual methods
Solution Approach 2:
The rolling Reuleaux polygon mechanism produces periodic knocking actions as it moves along the reference track. This rhythmic periodic motion continuously dislodges cut products at regular intervals, enabling sustained high-speed automated material taking rather than sporadic manual picking
3Device complexity
If manual picking is used to remove cut products, then equipment cost is reduced, but the risk of product damage increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical handling with an automated rolling mechanism that uses controlled geometric motion. The Reuleaux polygon's smooth rolling contact and distributed knocking force reduce localized stress on products compared to manual picking, maintaining product integrity while automating the process
Solution Approach 2:
The Reuleaux polygon mechanism acts as an intermediary between the cutting film and the carrying tray. It gently mediates the transfer of cut products by rolling along the reference track and applying distributed knocking forces, rather than direct manual handling that can cause damage
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 improves the speed and efficiency of material taking after cutting, reduces equipment costs, and avoids manual handling that can damage the products, enabling automated and cost-effective demolding and pick-up.
Implementation Method 1
The first Reuleaux polygon mechanism includes a first central vertical push-pull rod and rolls forward on the first reference track. During the rolling process, the upper vertex of the first Reuleaux polygon mechanism presses against the lower part of the first carrying track.
Implementation Method 2
The top end of the first central vertical push-pull rod fluctuates up and down to make a pushing and pulling action, or a knocking action, while moving forward
Implementation Method 3
each encapsulated finished product drops off under the knocking action of the first central vertical push-pull rod and falls into the bulk material carrying tray
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AI summary
The present invention discloses a device for taking materials after cutting of encapsulated finished products based on Reuleaux polygons. A first reference track, a first carrying track, and an encapsulated finished product loading structure are arranged from bottom to top in sequence, and the distance between every two of them is constant. When the encapsulated finished products, which are still adhered to the cutting film after cutting, are placed upside down on the encapsulated finished product loading structure, the encapsulated finished products drop off under the knocking action of the first central vertical push-pull rod and fall into the bulk material carrying tray, which can realize automated material taking at a low cost.