Robotic Cable Handling for Continuous Crimping Machine Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional cable processing machines require manual intervention for tasks such as cable replacement, quality control, and batch removal, leading to interruptions in operation and reduced productivity.
Innovation Solution
A cable processing machine apparatus equipped with a handling robot and gripping arm that automates the removal and handling of cables, enabling automated cable replacement, quality control, and batch processing without manual intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual intervention is used for cable replacement and batch removal, then the machine can be operated, but the operation is interrupted frequently and productivity is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The cable processing machine is equipped with a cable replacement device that enables automatic cable replacement without manual intervention. The device includes cable holders, transfer mechanisms, and alignment systems that automatically perform the cable replacement process, allowing the machine to service itself and maintain continuous operation.
2Ease of operation
If manual intervention is required for quality control and batch removal, then the machine can process cables, but the complexity of operation increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical operations with an automated cable replacement device that uses mechanical systems controlled by a control unit. The device automatically performs cable transfer, alignment, and replacement tasks that previously required manual intervention, thereby simplifying operation while managing complexity through automation.
3Speed
If the cable processing machine stops after each batch for manual confirmation and removal, then batch control is maintained, but the processing speed decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The cable replacement device enables continuous operation by automatically removing processed cables from the cable tray and replacing them with new cables without requiring the machine to stop. The device maintains continuous cable feed to the processing machine, eliminating idle time between batches and maintaining uninterrupted production flow.
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AI summary
A cable processing machine apparatus includes a cable processing machine for processing a cable, in particular a crimping machine for connecting a cable to a crimp contact by a crimping connection, and a handling robot that includes a gripping arm for gripping a portion of the cable or of multiple cables and moving the cable(s) into the cable processing machine and/or out of the cable processing machine.