Rotating Die Splitter Layout for Compact Press Mold Handling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing die splitter machines for hydraulic or mechanical presses are expensive, bulky, and require significant space, making them impractical for small workshops and are difficult to operate due to the weight and size of large dies, necessitating complex and dangerous manual operations.
Innovation Solution
A compact die splitter machine design featuring a single column and rotating lower supporting table, allowing for compact dimensions, reduced cost, and safer operation by rotating the lower supporting table around a vertical axis instead of requiring linear movement, enabling efficient assembly, disassembly, and maintenance of dies with reduced operator risk.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional die splitter machines use two supporting columns and a linearly movable lower supporting table, then the machine can open and close large dies, but the machine becomes expensive, bulky, and requires significant space
Solution Approach 1:
The machine divides the die handling function into two separate supporting tables (lower supporting table 2 and upper supporting table 3) that can operate independently. The lower table supports the lower die half while the upper table supports and rotates the upper die half, eliminating the need for a large linearly movable table and reducing overall machine footprint.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces rotational movement about a vertical axis for the lower supporting table, adding a new dimension of motion. This allows the lower table to rotate into alignment with the upper table for die assembly/disassembly and then rotate away to clear the working area, effectively reducing the horizontal space footprint compared to linear movement.
2Ease of operation
If traditional die splitter machines use two supporting columns and linear movement, then large dies can be handled, but the machine structure becomes complex and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The machine structure is segmented into independent supporting tables rather than a single complex movable platform. Each table has its own simple support mechanism (lower table on bed, upper table on single column), reducing structural complexity while maintaining the ability to handle large dies through coordinated operation.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of moving the entire lower supporting table linearly to align with the upper table (complex mechanism), the invention rotates the lower table about a vertical axis to achieve alignment. This inversion of the movement approach simplifies the mechanical structure by using rotational motion around a fixed vertical point rather than linear translation requiring long guide rails and positioning mechanisms.
3Ease of operation
If manual operations are used to split large die halves, then operators can access cutting parts, but the operations become dangerous and require multiple operators with special equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The machine performs the die splitting and assembly operations automatically through coordinated movement and rotation of the supporting tables, eliminating the need for operators to manually position and handle heavy die halves. The automated system inherently provides safer operation by removing operators from the dangerous zone of heavy moving parts.
Solution Approach 2:
The lower supporting table acts as an intermediary that rotates into position to receive the upper die half from the upper supporting table, then rotates away to clear the area. This automated intermediary mechanism safely handles the heavy die components without requiring operators to be in proximity to moving parts during the splitting operation.
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AI summary
A die splitter machine (1) for opening and splitting or closing and joining upper and lower die halves (51, 52) of a die for hydraulic or mechanical presses comprises: at least one lower supporting table (2; 12; 22) adapted to support a lower die half (51) of the die; an upper supporting table (3; 13) for supporting and moving an upper die half (52) of the die; and a column (4) slidably supporting the upper supporting table (3; 13); the lower supporting table (2; 12; 22) and the column (4) are movable with respect to each other about a first vertical rotation axis (X) at least between a first operating position (A), in which the lower supporting table (2) is aligned with and below the upper supporting table (3; 13) to open and split or close and join the upper and lower die halves (51, 52), and a second operating position (B), in which the lower supporting table (2; 12; 22) and the upper supporting table (3; 13) are angularly spaced to allow approaching and operating on the upper and lower die halves (51, 52).