Rotating Mechanism for Annular Pattern Stamping

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing stamping machines are inefficient and inaccurate when attempting to create annular patterns, as manual rotation of the carrier is cumbersome and prone to displacement, leading to inconsistent pattern placement.

Innovation Solution

A rotating mechanism for annular pattern stamping, comprising a base, a rotating unit, and an operating unit with magnetic clamping and gear systems, allowing for synchronized rotation and precise alignment of the stamping carrier, enabling automatic formation of annular patterns with adjustable angular intervals.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual rotation of the stamping carrier is used, then the annular pattern can be stamped, but the operation is troublesome and inefficient, and the carrier is prone to displacement

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestamping efficiencyVSAvoidoperational convenience
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The rotating mechanism enables the stamping carrier to rotate automatically through magnetic attraction when the operating unit is actuated. The carrier is attracted to the rotating unit, causing it to rotate synchronously without manual intervention, thereby improving efficiency while maintaining ease of operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical rotation with a magnetic field-based rotating mechanism. The magnetic attraction between the operating unit and the stamping carrier automates the rotation process, eliminating the need for manual handling and improving both efficiency and operational consistency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Manufacturing precision

If manual rotation of the stamping carrier is used, then the annular pattern can be stamped, but the character or pattern cannot be accurately stamped at a desired position

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepattern placement accuracyVSAvoidstamping efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The magnetic rotating mechanism automatically rotates the stamping carrier to precise positions through magnetic attraction and gear engagement. The system self-regulates the rotation to achieve accurate pattern placement without manual positioning, maintaining both precision and efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces imprecise manual positioning with a magnetic field-based positioning system. The magnetic attraction and gear mechanism automatically align the carrier at accurate positions, ensuring consistent pattern placement while improving stamping efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Stability of the object's composition

If the stamping carrier is manually rotated, then rotation can be achieved, but the carrier is easy to move during stamping process

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecarrier stabilityVSAvoidrotation operation
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The magnetic rotating mechanism stabilizes the carrier during rotation through magnetic attraction. The carrier is magnetically bound to the rotating unit, preventing unwanted movement while enabling controlled rotation through the operating unit, thus improving both stability and operational ease

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces unstable manual handling with a magnetic field-based control system. The magnetic attraction provides stable positioning during rotation, preventing carrier displacement while enabling smooth, controlled rotation through the operating unit

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

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 rotating mechanism ensures accurate and efficient annular pattern formation by stabilizing the carrier during rotation, preventing displacement and ensuring consistent pattern placement, thus improving operational convenience and pattern quality compared to manual methods.

Implementation Method 1

a magnetic attraction mechanism that generates a mutual attraction force between the pressure plate and the soleplate

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic attraction: Magnetism

Implementation Method 2

a plurality of first magnetic pieces are embedded in the first clamping plane of the rotating unit, and a plurality of second magnetic pieces are embedded in the second clamping plane of the operating unit, the operating unit is detachably attached to the rotating unit by the magnetic attraction between the plurality of first magnetic pieces and the plurality of second magnetic pieces

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic attraction: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS12059912B2Rotating mechanism for stamping ring patterns and a stamp tool thereof
Publication Date: 2024.08.13 PARRIC NINGBO STATIONERY & GIFTS MFG
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a rotating mechanism for annular pattern stamping and stamping machine thereof. The rotating mechanism comprises a base (4), a rotating unit (5) rotatably disposed on the base, an operating unit (6) detachably disposed on the rotating unit; wherein, a clamping space is defined between the rotating unit and the operating unit for clamping a stamping carrier; the operating unit is capable of rotating together with the rotating unit and the stamping carrier in the clamping space relative to the base. Compared with the manual mode, the rotating mechanism for annular pattern stamping of the present invention can realize the automatic rotation of the stamping carrier by the operating unit, so it is convenient to operate. In addition, the displacement of the stamping carrier in the stamping process can be avoided by the clamping and positioning of the operating unit and the rotating unit, so that the accuracy of the stamping position and the quality of the stamped pattern are ensured.