Syringe Insertion Station Synchronization for Precise Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing automated systems for processing elongated workpieces, such as syringes, face inefficiencies in aligning and inserting them into receiving assemblies due to lack of electronic synchronization and precise engagement mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A method and system involving a synchronized control system that aligns a driver and arm with a receiving port to engage and insert elongated workpieces, using outer and inner diameter grippers for precise alignment and insertion, with electronic synchronization of supply carriers and insertion stations to facilitate continuous mass production.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If automated systems use traditional mechanical alignment methods for inserting syringes into receiving assemblies, then the system structure is simpler, but the alignment precision and insertion accuracy are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical alignment methods with an electronic synchronization system that uses sensors, controllers, and coordinated motion control to achieve precise alignment between the syringe insertion station and receiving assembly. The system electronically synchronizes the positions and movements of multiple components rather than relying on mechanical fixtures and alignment features.
2Productivity
If the system processes syringes sequentially without synchronization, then the device complexity is lower, but the production throughput is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements electronic synchronization that allows multiple supply carriers and insertion stations to operate simultaneously and continuously. The system coordinates the movement and positioning of multiple components in real-time, enabling parallel processing of multiple syringes without interruption or waiting periods, thereby maximizing production throughput.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses dynamic control to adjust the positions, speeds, and timing of supply carriers and insertion stations based on real-time conditions. The electronic synchronization system continuously monitors and adjusts operational parameters to maintain optimal production flow and handle variations in processing requirements.
3Manufacturing precision
If the arm and driver operate independently without coordination, then the control system is simpler, but the insertion accuracy and efficiency are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The electronic synchronization system serves multiple functions simultaneously: it coordinates the arm movement, controls the driver positioning, synchronizes supply carrier advancement, and manages the timing of insertion operations. This universal control system replaces multiple separate control mechanisms with a single integrated electronic synchronization platform.
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AI summary
An automated mass production process including: (a) advancing a supply carrier toward a stop position adjacent a syringe insertion station, the supply carrier holding a pre-filled syringe and the syringe insertion station including an arm, a receiving port and a driver; (b) aligning a vertical axis of the driver of the syringe insertion station with a vertical axis of the receiving port of the syringe insertion station; (c) advancing an injector body toward the receiving port in synchronization with the supply carrier to the stop position; (d) moving, by the arm, the pre-filled syringe from the supply carrier to the vertical axis of the receiving port of the syringe insertion station; (e) applying a downward force by the driver along the vertical axis to direct the pre-filled syringe into the injector body; (f) retracting the arm and the driver from the pre-filled syringe.