Rotary Adhesive Patch Deposition for Hard-to-Reach Vehicle Areas

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing adhesive patch deposition systems for motor vehicle elements are bulky, limited in positioning capabilities, and unable to access difficult locations, requiring complex and expensive solutions to move the vehicle element for effective adhesive pad placement.

Innovation Solution

A device with rotational mounting and drive mechanisms allows for the deposition of adhesive patches on motor vehicle elements, enabling a wide range of angular positions and continuous placement along the vehicle, integrating a delivery and deposition system for efficient adhesive pad application.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the deposition system uses only translational movement with limited positions, then the device structure is simple, but the system cannot access difficult-to-reach locations on the motor vehicle element

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveaccessibility to difficult locationsVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the static, limited-position translational system into a dynamic rotational system. The deposition means are mounted on a rotatable platform that can continuously change its angular position, enabling access to difficult-to-reach locations on the motor vehicle element. The rotation mechanism allows the system to adapt its orientation dynamically, solving the accessibility problem without requiring complex multi-axis translational movements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a new dimension of movement by adding rotational capability to the traditional translational deposition system. Instead of moving only along linear paths, the system now operates in a combined rotational-translational manner, adding an angular dimension to the deposition space. This dimensional expansion enables access to previously unreachable areas on the motor vehicle element.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Adaptability or versatility

If the system moves the motor vehicle element relative to the deposition system, then adhesive pads can be deposited in various locations, but additional complex and expensive movement means are required

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedeposition location coverageVSAvoidmovement system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the inversion principle by reversing the traditional approach: instead of moving the motor vehicle element relative to the deposition system, the system moves the deposition means relative to the motor vehicle element. The rotatable platform with integrated deposition means can position adhesive pads at various locations by rotating and translating, eliminating the need for complex vehicle element movement systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

Solution Approach 2:

The deposition means are designed with multi-functionality, combining both rotational mounting and translational capabilities in a single integrated system. This universal deposition unit can reach multiple locations on the motor vehicle element through its own movements, rather than requiring the vehicle element to be moved or multiple specialized deposition devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the deposition device is bulky with limited positioning capabilities, then the device structure is straightforward, but it cannot deposit adhesive pads in hard-to-reach areas

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning rangeVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the static, bulky deposition device into a dynamic, compact system with extended reach. The rotatable platform allows the deposition means to sweep through a wide angular range, effectively increasing the positioning range without requiring a physically large structure. The combination of rotation and translation enables the compact device to access hard-to-reach areas.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentEP4406693A1Device for depositing at least one adhesive patch on a motor vehicle element
Publication Date: 2024.07.31 ADHEX TECH
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AI summary

Device for removing (1) at least one adhesive pad (2) on a motor vehicle component, this removal device (1) comprises, on the one hand, a plate (3) which extends along a plane, on the other hand, means for removing (4) at least one adhesive pad (2) on a motor vehicle component, on the other hand, furthermore, means for mounting in motion (5) the means for removing (4) at least one adhesive pad (2) in motion relative to said plate (3) and, on the other hand also, means for driving in motion (6) the means for removing (4) at least one adhesive pad (2) relative to the plate (3).This dispensing device (1) is characterized in that the moving mounting means (5) comprise rotating mounting means (50) which are configured to mount the dispensing means (4) of at least one adhesive pad (2) in rotation relative to the plate (3) and around an axis of rotation (X), while the moving drive means (6) comprise rotating drive means (60) which are configured to drive the dispensing means (4) of at least one adhesive pad (2) in rotation around the axis of rotation (X).