Sealer circulation system
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for applying a sealer to a vehicle's roof ditch are labor-intensive and prone to installation errors, leading to reduced productivity and quality, and there is a need for a system that can stably maintain sealer temperature and improve coating accuracy.
Innovation Solution
A sealer circulation system with a temperature sensor network and a temperature compensation unit, including thermoelectric elements, heat radiation panels, and fans, to control the sealer temperature and ensure accurate application, utilizing a controller to manage the circulation, supply, and coating processes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual application of sealer to roof ditch is used, then installation flexibility is maintained, but productivity deteriorates and installation errors occur
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses a circulation unit to automatically circulate sealer through the circulation line, and a coating gun to automatically apply sealer to the roof ditch, eliminating the need for manual application and significantly improving productivity while maintaining consistent application quality
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical application with an automated system consisting of a circulation unit, circulation line, and coating gun that can be controlled by a controller, transforming the manual process into an automated mechanical system
2Manufacturing precision
If sealer temperature is not controlled, then system complexity is reduced, but coating quality deteriorates and temperature stability is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs temperature sensors positioned at different locations (inlet of circulation unit, outlet of temperature compensation unit, and at the coating gun) that provide feedback to the controller, which then adjusts the temperature compensation unit to maintain optimal sealer temperature for consistent coating quality
Solution Approach 2:
The temperature compensation unit actively adjusts the temperature parameter of the sealer as it circulates through the system, ensuring the sealer maintains the optimal temperature range for high-quality coating application throughout the circulation process
3Measurement precision
If multiple temperature sensors are installed, then temperature control precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The temperature monitoring function is segmented into multiple independent temperature sensors positioned at critical locations (inlet of circulation unit, outlet of temperature compensation unit, and at the coating gun), allowing precise temperature measurement at each stage without requiring a single complex sensing system
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system enables stable temperature control and improved quality of the sealer coating, enhancing productivity and accuracy by automating the sealer application process.
Implementation Method 1
a circulation unit disposed on a circulation line to circulate the sealer
Implementation Method 2
a temperature compensation unit disposed on the circulation line to compensate a temperature of the circulating sealer
Implementation Method 3
a thermoelectric element provided to apply heat to the circulating sealer or absorb heat from the sealer
Implementation Method 4
a heat radiation panel provided to absorb heat from the sealer
Implementation Method 5
a heat radiation fan discharging heat of the heat radiation panel to the outside
Implementation Method 6
a cooling block provided adjacent to the thermoelectric element to absorb heat
Implementation Method 7
a cylinder disposed on the supply line to pressure-feed a predetermined amount of sealer
Implementation Method 8
a coating gun that discharges the sealer supplied from the cylinder to the outside by opening and closing a nozzle
Data Source
AI summary
A sealer circulation system according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a circulation unit; a temperature compensation unit disposed on the circulation line; a supply line branched from the circulation line; a cylinder disposed on the supply line; a coating gun; and an exhaust line connected to an outlet side of the coating gun. The circulation unit is disposed on the circulation line to circulate the sealer. The temperature compensation unit disposed on the circulation line compensates the temperature of the circulating sealer. The cylinder pressure-feeds a predetermined amount of sealer. The coating gun discharges the sealer supplied from the cylinder to the outside by opening and closing a nozzle.