Sensor-Controlled Cushion Dispensing Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for dispensing cushion materials for packaging lack reliability and automation, particularly in ensuring safe and efficient on-demand production based on user interaction.
Innovation Solution
A device equipped with sensors that detect user engagement and hand presence or absence in the withdrawal region, allowing controlled dispensing and preventing congestion by initiating or stopping the dispensing process accordingly, with options for motor-driven and non-motor-driven mechanisms, and various sensor types such as light barriers, image recognition, and force sensors.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If continuous dispensing of cushion means is implemented, then productivity is improved, but congestion in the dispensing region occurs and reliability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs sensor means that detect the presence or absence of a hand in the withdrawal region and provide feedback signals to the control means. This feedback mechanism allows the system to automatically adjust the dispensing operation based on real-time user interaction, preventing congestion while maintaining high productivity through on-demand dispensing control.
2Reliability
If automatic sensing and control is implemented, then reliability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system is designed to be self-regulating through automatic sensing and control. The sensor means automatically detect hand presence and the control means automatically adjusts dispensing without requiring manual intervention or complex external control systems. This self-service approach maintains high reliability while minimizing operational complexity.
3Reliability
If on-demand dispensing mode is implemented, then reliability is improved, but productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The system operates in periodic cycles based on detected hand presence. When a hand is detected in the withdrawal region, the dispensing operates periodically to provide cushion means on-demand. This periodic action pattern maintains reliability by preventing congestion while achieving acceptable productivity through automated timing control rather than continuous 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
Enhances safety and reliability by ensuring precise control over cushion material dispensing, enabling increased productivity through user-influenced on-demand production and efficient operation.
Implementation Method 1
various sensor means such as light barriers, image recognition means, infrared detectors and/or ultrasound detectors
Implementation Method 2
various sensor means such as light barriers, image recognition means, infrared detectors and/or ultrasound detectors
Implementation Method 3
The device also comprises a motor drive, which conveys the cushion means to the withdrawal region
Data Source
AI summary
The invention relates to a device for dispensing a cushion means for packaging purposes, comprising a dispensing means which provides the cushion means, and a withdrawal region from which a user can take the dispensed cushion means. At least one sensor means is present, which detects an engaging of the dispensed cushion means by the user and/or the presence or absence of at least one region of a hand of the user in the withdrawal region or in a detection region adjacent to the withdrawal region. The providing device dispenses a cushion means depending on the detected engaging of the dispensed cushion means by the user and/or depending on the presence and/or absence of a hand of the user in the withdrawal region or in the detection region.