Rotary Mist Collector Gap-Blocking Structure for Leak Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Mist collected by existing mist collectors can leak through gaps, leading to inefficiencies in machine tool operations.
Innovation Solution
A mist collector design featuring a rotary filter with an inflow preventing mechanism, including an annular section and a preventive wall, to prevent mist from passing through gaps between the filter and the housing, ensuring effective mist collection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a mist collector uses a rotary filter to collect mist, then mist collection function is provided, but mist leaks through the gap between the tubular portion and the rotary filter
Solution Approach 1:
An inflow preventing mechanism is introduced as an intermediary component between the tubular portion and the rotary filter. This mechanism includes a preventive wall and an annular section that act as mediators to block the gap through which mist leaks, while allowing the rotary filter to continue its rotation and mist collection function.
Solution Approach 2:
The gap prevention function is segmented from the main mist collection function. The inflow preventing mechanism is divided into distinct components (preventive wall, annular section) that specifically address the gap leakage issue, while the rotary filter continues to handle the primary mist collection task.
2Productivity
If the rotary filter rotates to collect mist, then collection efficiency is improved, but mist flows into the gap between the tubular portion and the rotary filter
Solution Approach 1:
The inflow preventing mechanism serves as an intermediary structure that allows the rotary filter to maintain its rotation for efficient mist collection while simultaneously preventing mist from entering the gap between the tubular portion and the rotary filter.
Solution Approach 2:
The preventive wall and annular section are positioned specifically at the gap location to provide localized prevention of mist inflow, while the rest of the rotary filter continues to rotate and collect mist with high efficiency.
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 design effectively prevents mist leakage, enhancing the efficiency of mist collection and reducing environmental impact by ensuring that all mist is captured within the machine tool.
Implementation Method 1
a rotary filter (56) configured to catch the mist generated in the processing area AR
Implementation Method 2
a rotary filter (56) configured to catch the mist
Implementation Method 3
an inflow preventing mechanism (60) configured to prevent the mist from flowing into a gap between the tubular portion (55B) and the rotary filter (56)
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a technology for preventing leakage of mist through a gap in a mist collector. A mist collector configured to collect mist generated in processing of a workpiece includes: a rotary filter configured to catch the mist; a drive unit configured to drive the rotary filter in such a manner as to rotate about a rotation axis passing through the center of the rotary filter; and a housing including a tubular portion. The housing houses the rotary filter in the tubular portion. A radial direction of the rotary filter is orthogonal to an inner surface of the tubular portion. An inflow preventing mechanism configured to prevent the mist from flowing into a gap between the tubular portion and the rotary filter is provided in housing.