Comestible Product Sheeter Rear Access Roller Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tortilla sheeters face challenges in maintenance and component replacement due to limited access, leading to increased time and risk of damage to other components during procedures like replacing cutting rollers, bands, and stripping wires.
Innovation Solution
A sheeting device design with improved rear access to rollers, featuring a frame member with slotted sections for easier installation and removal of rollers and a method to pivot and move the cutting roller out of the way, allowing for better access and reducing the need for multiple workers and potential damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional roller mounting design is used, then structural stability is maintained, but access to rear side of front roller is difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The frame member is divided into separate mounting sections with open ended slots, allowing the front roller to be accessed from the rear side while maintaining structural integrity. The segmentation enables maintenance personnel to reach behind the front roller without dismantling the entire frame structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame member is configured to extend vertically above the rear roller, creating a new spatial dimension for access. This vertical extension allows maintenance personnel to reach the rear side of the front roller from above, providing access without requiring disassembly of the frame.
2Productivity
If better access is provided to rear side of front roller, then maintenance speed increases, but structural stability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The frame member is segmented into multiple mounting sections with open ended slots that provide access pathways. This segmentation allows maintenance access while the segmented structure itself maintains structural integrity through proper distribution of load paths and support points.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame member is pre-configured with open ended slots and vertical extensions during manufacturing, creating built-in access pathways. This preliminary configuration eliminates the need for complex disassembly procedures during maintenance while preserving structural stability.
3Loss of time
If cutting roller replacement procedure is simplified, then time required for servicing decreases, but risk of damage to other components increases
Solution Approach 1:
The frame member is segmented with open ended slots that allow the cutting roller to be accessed and removed independently. This segmentation enables the cutting roller to be replaced without affecting other components, reducing the risk of damage while minimizing service time.
Solution Approach 2:
The cutting roller is designed to be extractable through the open ended slots in the frame member. This extraction capability allows the cutting roller to be removed and replaced independently from other components, reducing service time and minimizing the risk of damage to adjacent parts.
Data Source
AI summary
A comestible product sheeter is configured to provide enhanced access to the rollers and other components of the roller assembly. The one or more frame members of the roller assembly are configured to support the rollers at different vertical locations. Enhanced access is provided to both the rear and front rollers of the roller assembly by supporting one of the rollers in a cantilever configuration. The roller assembly may also be provided with a pivotally mounted cutting roller support arm to further improve access to the rollers and other components of the roller assembly.