Segmented Retaining Plate Layout for Flexible Workpiece Holding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional workpiece mounting plates are heavy, expensive, and require significant storage space, leading to high costs and limited flexibility, as each plate is designed specifically for a particular workpiece and must be replaced if damaged.
Innovation Solution
A segmented workpiece receiving plate system comprising separate segments that cannot be coupled, supported by actuators such as robot arms, allowing for the formation of various workpiece receiving plates by replacing segments and adjusting their positions, enabling flexible use and reduced material costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional one-piece workpiece mounting plates are used, then the workpiece can be securely held and positioned, but the mounting plates become heavy, expensive, and require significant storage space
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate is divided into multiple separate segments that can be independently positioned by individual actuators. Each segment can be independently controlled to provide support and clamping functions, replacing the conventional one-piece heavy mounting plate while maintaining the workpiece holding capability through coordinated segment positioning.
2Reliability
If conventional one-piece workpiece mounting plates are used, then the workpiece can be securely held and positioned, but the mounting plates become expensive and tie up capital
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate is divided into multiple separate segments that can be independently positioned by individual actuators. Each segment can be independently controlled to provide support and clamping functions, replacing the conventional one-piece heavy mounting plate while maintaining the workpiece holding capability through coordinated segment positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The segmented mounting plate system can be reconfigured for different workpiece types and sizes by adjusting actuator positions and segment arrangements. This multi-functionality reduces the need for multiple specialized mounting plates, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and capital investment while maintaining reliable workpiece holding capabilities.
3Reliability
If conventional one-piece workpiece mounting plates are used, then the workpiece can be securely held and positioned, but significant storage space is occupied
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate is divided into multiple separate segments that can be independently positioned by individual actuators. Each segment can be independently controlled to provide support and clamping functions, replacing the conventional one-piece heavy mounting plate while maintaining the workpiece holding capability through coordinated segment positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The segmented mounting plate system allows dynamic reconfiguration of segments and actuators to adapt to different workpiece requirements. This dynamic capability enables the same hardware to serve multiple functions, reducing the number of physical mounting plates needed and thereby reducing storage space requirements while maintaining reliable workpiece holding.
4Reliability
If conventional one-piece workpiece mounting plates are used, then the workpiece can be securely held and positioned, but flexibility for different workpieces is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting plate is divided into multiple separate segments that can be independently positioned by individual actuators. Each segment can be independently controlled to provide support and clamping functions, replacing the conventional one-piece heavy mounting plate while maintaining the workpiece holding capability through coordinated segment positioning.
Solution Approach 2:
The segmented mounting plate system allows dynamic reconfiguration of segments and actuators to adapt to different workpiece requirements. This dynamic capability enables the same hardware to serve multiple functions, reducing the number of physical mounting plates needed and thereby reducing storage space requirements while maintaining reliable workpiece holding.
Solution Approach 3:
The segmented mounting plate system can be reconfigured for different workpiece types and sizes by adjusting actuator positions and segment arrangements. This multi-functionality reduces the need for multiple specialized mounting plates, thereby reducing manufacturing costs and capital investment while maintaining reliable workpiece holding capabilities.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a segmented retaining plate for a workpiece (8), said segmented retaining plate (1) being formed by at least two separate retaining plate segments (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) which cannot or are not coupled to each other.