Sausage Casing with Spiral Binding Elements for Shape Retention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sausage casing packaging technologies face challenges in maintaining structural integrity during processing due to internal pressure, and there is a need for innovative methods to enhance the tying and binding processes for consistent shape retention.
Innovation Solution
Spirally arranged binding elements made from natural, chemical, synthetic, or artificial yarns, which are glued to the outer surface of the casing, forming longitudinal elements that connect across turns to provide enhanced structural support and shape retention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If binding elements are attached to the outer surface of the casing, then the structural integrity and shape retention are improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The binding elements are pre-arranged in a spiral configuration before being attached to the casing surface. This preliminary arrangement ensures that the binding elements are optimally positioned to distribute internal pressure evenly, enhancing structural integrity without requiring complex real-time adjustment mechanisms during processing
Solution Approach 2:
The binding elements are arranged in a spiral pattern that follows the curved surface of the cylindrical casing. This curved arrangement allows the binding elements to conform to the casing geometry, providing uniform structural support around the entire circumference while maintaining a relatively simple attachment process
2Stability of the object's composition
If binding elements are arranged spirally and interconnected to form longitudinal elements, then the pressure distribution and shape retention are improved, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The binding elements are divided into discrete segments or sections that are interconnected to form continuous longitudinal elements. This segmentation allows for easier manufacturing and attachment of individual sections, while the interconnection provides continuous support along the length of the casing, maintaining shape retention without requiring extremely precise manufacturing of entire continuous elements
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple spiral turns of binding elements are merged through interconnection to form longitudinal elements that span the length of the casing. This merging combines the benefits of spiral arrangement (even pressure distribution) with longitudinal continuity (enhanced shape retention), achieving stable composition without requiring ultra-precise positioning of each individual binding element
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 solution effectively reduces the risk of casing destruction during processing by distributing pressure more evenly and allowing for mechanical binding and drying processes, expanding the technical possibilities in sausage product production.
Implementation Method 1
bonding elements 2, 3, 4 attached to the outer surface of the casing by means of adhesive bonding
Data Source
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AI summary
The present invention relates to the packaging used in the production of sausage products, namely, casing-like sausage casings. Part of the sausage casing are binding elements, which are arranged spirally on the outer surface of the casing and form longitudinal areas parallel to the casing axis at each spiral turn. The longitudinal areas of the binding elements located in a longitudinal line are connected to one another, with longitudinal elements being formed on the outer surface of the casing, each of which is formed from the longitudinal areas of a binding element.