Segmented Casing Brake Assembly for Vertical Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing casing brake assemblies for sausage-shaped product production require additional space and effort for removal and reinstallation due to their design, which complicates the construction and operation of clipping machines.
Innovation Solution
A casing brake assembly with a reversibly movable braking and sealing body that can be adapted to surround the filling tube vertically, allowing for removal without shifting parallel to the tube's axis, thus eliminating the need for additional space at the outflow end.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the casing brake assembly is designed with a closed circular construction surrounding the filling tube, then the braking function is effective, but the removal requires additional space and shifting operations
Solution Approach 1:
The closed circular braking body is divided into two semicircular brake rings that can be separated from each other. This segmentation allows the brake rings to be removed independently without requiring the entire assembly to be shifted along the filling tube axis, thereby simplifying the removal operation while maintaining the braking function when assembled
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of removing the brake rings by shifting them parallel to the filling tube axis (one-dimensional movement), the invention enables removal by separating the semicircular brake rings apart (two-dimensional movement perpendicular to the axis). This dimensional change eliminates the need for additional space at the outflow end of the filling tube
2Reliability
If the casing brake assembly is positioned to surround the filling tube completely, then the braking control is effective, but additional space at the outflow end is required for removal
Solution Approach 1:
The complete circular braking body is segmented into two semicircular brake rings that can be separated. This allows the brake rings to be removed by moving them apart perpendicular to the filling tube axis, eliminating the need for additional axial space at the outflow end while maintaining effective braking control during operation
Solution Approach 2:
The brake rings are designed to be dynamically reconfigurable - forming a complete circle during braking operation for effective control, and separable into two halves for easy removal without requiring additional installation space
3Stability of the object's composition
If the casing brake assembly uses a closed circular design, then the structural integrity is maintained, but the construction complexity increases due to removal requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The closed circular braking body is constructed from two separable semicircular brake rings. When assembled, they form a complete circle maintaining structural integrity for effective braking. The segmentation simplifies construction by allowing individual rings to be manufactured and installed separately, reducing overall construction complexity
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
This design simplifies the construction and operation of clipping machines by enabling the casing brake assembly to be removed vertically, reducing space requirements and improving operational efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a casing brake applies a frictional force to the tubular packaging casing while being pulled-off from the filling tube, in order to control the pull-off speed
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to a casing brake assembly for applying a frictional force to a tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing being arranged on a filling tube of an apparatus for filling and closing said tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing, like a clipping machine, for limiting the movement of said tubular or bag-shaped packaging casing at least while being filled, the filling tube has a longitudinal axis. The casing brake assembly comprises at least one braking body which is reversibly movable between a release position, in which the braking body is at least partially moved away from the filling tube and a brake position in which the braking body at least approximately completely surrounds the filling tube, and which comprises at least two free ends. The casing brake assembly further comprises at least two support elements for supporting and reversibly moving the at least one braking body.