Rotating Receiving Unit for Continuous Sheet Bundle Discharge
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bookbinding apparatuses require users to stop operations when the sheet bundle reaches a certain amount, disrupting continuous bookbinding processes and reducing productivity.
Innovation Solution
A sheet bundle discharging apparatus with a conveyance unit, guide unit, discharging unit, and receiving unit that allows for the continuous discharge of sheet bundles without stopping the bookbinding process, featuring a rotatable receiving unit with a contact and pushing portion to manage the sheet bundle's orientation and placement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If the accommodating section is used to store sheet bundles, then the sheet bundles can be accommodated and stored, but the operation must be stopped when the amount reaches a certain level, reducing productivity
Solution Approach 1:
The accommodating section is divided into multiple discharge destinations (first discharge destination and second discharge destination). When the first discharge destination is full, sheet bundles are automatically redirected to the second discharge destination, allowing continuous operation without stopping to empty a single container.
Solution Approach 2:
The sheet bundle discharge selection mechanism acts as an intermediary that automatically switches between discharge destinations based on the accumulation amount in each destination, enabling continuous operation by mediating the transfer of sheet bundles from one destination to another.
2Device complexity
If a simple accommodating section is used, then the device complexity is low, but the user must manually take out sheet bundles, requiring operation interruption
Solution Approach 1:
The accommodating section incorporates a dynamic sheet bundle discharge selection mechanism that automatically changes the discharge destination based on the accumulation amount. This dynamic switching capability provides automatic discharge functionality while maintaining relatively simple structural components.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-service by automatically monitoring the accumulation amount in each discharge destination and autonomously switching between destinations without requiring user intervention. The apparatus manages its own sheet bundle discharge process continuously.
3Device complexity
If the receiving unit is stationary, then the structure is simple, but the sheet bundle cannot be properly oriented and placed on the discharging unit
Solution Approach 1:
The receiving unit is designed to rotate between a reception position and a discharge position. This rotational movement enables the receiving unit to first receive the sheet bundle in the correct orientation, then rotate to place it accurately on the discharging unit, achieving precise placement through dynamic positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The receiving unit utilizes rotational movement to transition between different spatial positions and orientations. By adding the rotational dimension, the system achieves both proper sheet bundle orientation during reception and accurate placement on the discharging unit.
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AI summary
A sheet bundle discharging apparatus K, including: a conveyance unit 66 configured to convey a sheet bundle; a guide unit 72 configured to guide the sheet bundle conveyed by the conveyance unit; a discharging unit 90 configured to discharge the sheet bundle to an outside of the sheet bundle discharging apparatus; and a receiving unit 81 configured to receive the sheet bundle guided by the guide unit, wherein the receiving unit includes: a contact portion 81c with which a leading end portion of the sheet bundle, which is guided by the guide unit, in a moving direction of the sheet bundle is to be brought into contact; and a pushing portion 81b, which is formed integrally with the contact portion, and is configured to push a first surface of the sheet bundle, and wherein the receiving unit is rotatable between a first position and a second position, and is configured to receive the sheet bundle in the first position and rotate from the first position to the second position, thereby allowing the pushing portion to push the first surface of the sheet bundle to place a second surface of the sheet bundle, which is on a side opposite to the first surface, on the discharging unit.