Servomotor Contact Element for Frozen Meat Pressing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing meat pressing devices face challenges in handling products of varying sizes and shapes, particularly when products are frozen or partly frozen, as they require precise control to avoid damage and ensure uniform slicing, and existing solutions lack flexibility and precision in adapting to different product properties.
Innovation Solution
A pressing device equipped with a servomotor that moves a contact element, allowing for precise and flexible control of the pressing process by determining the exact position and force applied, using a measurement device and linear drive to ensure efficient and adaptable pressing of products regardless of size or shape.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a conventional pressing device is used to handle frozen meat products, then the pressing force can be applied, but the device lacks precision in controlling the pressing force and position, causing product damage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements feedback control by using measurement devices (encoders, sensors) to continuously monitor the position and force applied by the contact element, and adjusting the pressing parameters in real-time based on this feedback to prevent product damage while maintaining precise control
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces conventional mechanical pressing systems with a servomotor-driven system that uses electrical control and electronic feedback mechanisms to achieve precise position and force control, eliminating the imprecision of purely mechanical systems
2Adaptability or versatility
If the pressing device is designed for specific product sizes, then pressing precision can be maintained, but the device cannot handle products of varying sizes and shapes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the pressing system dynamic and adaptable by allowing the contact element's position, movement speed, and pressing force to be programmably adjusted based on the specific dimensions and properties of each product, enabling the same device to precisely handle various product sizes and shapes
Solution Approach 2:
The patent designs a universal pressing device with programmable control that can accommodate different product types, sizes, and shapes by adjusting pressing parameters, eliminating the need for multiple specialized pressing devices for different product categories
3Productivity
If high pressing force is applied to frozen products, then shaping efficiency improves, but cracks form in the products
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies periodic or staged pressing action by dividing the pressing process into multiple phases with different force levels, allowing the frozen product to gradually adapt to the pressure and be shaped effectively without sudden high forces that would cause cracking
Solution Approach 2:
The patent dynamically changes pressing parameters (force magnitude, application rate, duration) based on real-time feedback from sensors and the specific properties of the frozen product, optimizing the pressing process to achieve high productivity while preventing product damage
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
The solution enables flexible processing of products of different sizes and shapes, preventing damage and ensuring uniformity, with precise control over pressing forces, allowing for efficient handling and shaping of meat products, including frozen or partly frozen items.
Implementation Method 1
pressing device (100) for pressing meat products, in particular frozen and/or partly frozen meat products... at least one contact element (12), which is movable in the direction of the counter-element (11)... a servomotor that is configured to move the contact element (12)
Implementation Method 2
using a measurement device and linear drive to ensure efficient and adaptable pressing of products
Data Source
AI summary
A movable contact element for a pressing device for pressing meat products, in particular frozen and/or partly frozen meat products, preferably fresh meat products and/or bacon, comprises a base part; an attachment part; a transverse sliding part; and a height part that are connected to one another at respective connection points and that form a contact surface for a product at one side of the contact element during the pressing. The contact surface has an effective length along a first direction of extent and an effective width along a second direction of extent perpendicular to the first direction of extent, with the effective length and the effective width of the contact surface being variable.