Sliding Work Stand for Positioner Clamping Without Workpiece Deformation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Industrial machines with pair of positioners that clamp workpieces face challenges in applying excessive force, causing workpiece inclination and deformation, which affects the quality of the clamping process.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a slide mechanism that supports the workpiece platform slidably in the approaching direction, allowing the positioners to clamp the workpiece without excessive force, and utilizing a biasing portion to ensure the workpiece platform returns to its initial position, thereby preventing deformation and improving clamping quality.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the positioners clamp the workpiece with high force, then the clamping reliability is improved, but the workpiece may be deformed or inclined
Solution Approach 1:
The slide mechanism acts as an intermediary between the positioners and the workpiece platform. It absorbs excess clamping force through controlled sliding movement, preventing force transmission to the workpiece that would cause deformation or inclination, while still enabling reliable clamping
Solution Approach 2:
The slide mechanism provides beforehand cushioning by being pre-configured to slide in the approaching direction of the positioners. This cushioning capacity is prepared in advance to absorb potential excessive forces before they can deform the workpiece
2Stability of the object's composition
If the workpiece platform is fixed rigidly, then the positioning stability is improved, but the positioners cannot accommodate workpiece size variations
Solution Approach 1:
The workpiece platform is transformed from a completely fixed structure to a dynamically adjustable one. The slide mechanism enables controlled movement in the approaching direction, allowing the platform to adapt to different workpiece sizes while maintaining stability through constrained sliding
3Productivity
If the positioners move quickly to clamp the workpiece, then the productivity is improved, but excessive impact force may deform the workpiece
Solution Approach 1:
The slide mechanism converts the harmful impact force from rapid positioner movement into beneficial controlled sliding motion. The friction and mechanical resistance of the slide mechanism dissipate impact energy, transforming what would be damaging force into controlled movement that maintains productivity while protecting the workpiece
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 effectively prevents excessive force application, maintains workpiece stability, and enhances clamping quality by allowing controlled sliding and force management, ensuring accurate positioning and improved welding outcomes.
Implementation Method 1
a slide mechanism that supports the workpiece platform slidably in an approaching direction in which the one of the pair of positioners approaches the other of the pair of positioners
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AI summary
An industrial machine is provided with: a work stand on which a first workpiece is placed; a pair of positioners for holding the first workpiece that has been placed on the work stand, wherein one positioner of the pair of positioners is provided so as to be able to move toward and away from the other positioner; and slide mechanisms for supporting the work stand such that the one positioner is able to slide in a direction approaching the other positioner.