Stackable Workpiece Basket Frames With Replaceable Carrier Inserts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional workpiece baskets require replacement when production processes change, as their holders or receptacles are not adaptable to design variations in workpieces, leading to inefficient use of resources and increased storage needs due to the need for multiple baskets for different production steps.
Innovation Solution
A modular workpiece basket system comprising a frame and replaceable workpiece carrier inserts, where the inserts are held by a detachable holding device, allowing for easy adaptation to different workpieces by replacing the inserts and reusing them with different frames, enabling flexible configuration and reduced storage requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional workpiece baskets with integral holders or receptacles are used, then the workpieces can be held in desired positions during production, but the entire basket must be replaced when production processes or workpiece designs change
Solution Approach 1:
The workpiece basket is divided into separate components: a frame structure and detachable workpiece carriers. The workpiece carriers can be independently replaced while keeping the frame, allowing adaptation to different workpiece designs without discarding the entire basket system.
Solution Approach 2:
The workpiece carriers are designed with detachable connections to the frame, enabling dynamic reconfiguration of the basket system. This allows the basket to be adapted to different production requirements by swapping carriers rather than replacing the entire structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If conventional workpiece baskets are replaced for every production change, then the workpieces can be properly accommodated, but material waste increases and storage requirements grow
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of discarding entire baskets when production changes, only the workpiece carriers are replaced while the frame structure is retained and reused. This recovery approach significantly reduces material waste compared to replacing complete baskets.
Solution Approach 2:
The frame structure is designed as a universal base that can accommodate multiple types of workpiece carriers for different production processes. This multi-functionality allows a single frame to serve various purposes through carrier interchangeability.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional workpiece baskets are replaced for every production change, then the correct holders are provided, but storage space requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
A single frame structure serves as a universal platform that can hold multiple types of workpiece carriers. This reduces the total number of baskets needed for storage, as the same frame can be reused with different carriers for various production processes.
Solution Approach 2:
By segmenting the basket into reusable frame and replaceable carriers, the system reduces the total volume of equipment requiring storage. Only the smaller carriers need to be stored in multiple variants, while the larger frame structures can be shared across different production configurations.
Data Source
AI summary
A workpiece basket system includes at least one replaceable workpiece carrier insert and one frame with a holding device for the at least one workpiece carrier insert, which may be inserted or is inserted into the frame, so that when the at least one workpiece carrier insert is inserted, the frame and the at least one workpiece carrier insert together form a workpiece basket. The frame is designed in such a way that multiple frames are stackable one on top of the other, and the holding device is designed in such a way that it holds the workpiece carrier insert in a detachable manner.