Sealing Head Electrical Connection Guide System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing foil sealing devices pose safety risks and inefficiencies due to remote mounting of the sealing coil from the power supply, requiring hazardous cable connections and tedious tool-based disconnection processes.
Innovation Solution
A foil sealing apparatus with a sealing head and power supply cabinet featuring spring-loaded electrical contacts and a guide system for direct, tool-free alignment and connection, ensuring safe and efficient removal of the sealing coil from the power supply.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the sealing coil is mounted remotely from the power supply via cable connection, then the sealing coil can be positioned flexibly, but the operator is exposed to shock risk and the connection is hazardous
Solution Approach 1:
The sealing coil is integrated directly into the power supply housing, merging two previously separate components. This eliminates the cable connection and associated shock risk while maintaining the sealing coil's functional positioning within the power supply structure.
2Reliability
If the sealing coil is bolted to the power supply, then the connection is more secure, but disconnection requires tools and is time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The sealing coil assembly is designed as a separable module that can be quickly removed from the power supply housing without tools. The segmentation allows the sealing coil to be securely mounted during operation yet easily detached for servicing, eliminating the need for bolted connections.
3Productivity
If the sealing coil is integrated into the power supply, then servicing is faster and safer, but the electrical connection structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The electrical connection is designed to automatically engage and disengage as the sealing coil module is inserted or removed from the power supply housing. This self-service mechanism eliminates complex manual connection procedures while maintaining reliable electrical contact throughout operation.
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
Facilitates fast, safe, and efficient removal of the sealing coil from the power supply, reducing shock risks and simplifying the servicing process while maintaining reliable electrical connections.
Implementation Method 1
The sealing coil indirectly heats the foil by induction
Implementation Method 2
The sealing coil indirectly heats the foil by induction, thereby melting sealant supplied with the foil
Data Source
AI summary
An apparatus is provided for foil sealing containers and includes a sealing head having a frame containing an induction coil. The frame has a mating surface with a pair of electrical contacts disposed thereon. A power supply cabinet has a mating surface with a pair of electrical contacts disposed thereon. The power supply cabinet also has a guide configured to engage the frame of the sealing head to direct alignment of the mating surfaces of the sealing head and the power supply cabinet such that the pair of electrical contacts of the sealing head make an electrical connection to the pair of electrical contacts of the power supply cabinet.