Threadlike Adhesive Nozzle With Force-Absorbing Press Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing adhesive tape holders are inadequate for applying threadlike adhesives, as they fail to control the pressing force effectively, leading to issues such as adhesive deformation and uneven application when used with surfaces of varying heights or unevenness.

Innovation Solution

A threadlike adhesive sticking apparatus with a nozzle and displacement unit, featuring a pressing unit, absorption mechanism, and movement control, which allows for precise application of threadlike adhesives by controlling the pressing force and displacement.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If a threadlike adhesive is pressed with excessive force to ensure adhesion, then the adhesive force is improved, but the adhesive deforms largely causing sticking out and unevenness

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadhesive forceVSAvoidadhesion width accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The pressing unit is configured to dynamically adjust the pressing force applied to the threadlike adhesive. Instead of applying constant excessive force, the pressing unit modulates the force magnitude based on real-time feedback about the adhesive application state and surface conditions, maintaining optimal adhesion while preventing deformation and sticking out.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system incorporates feedback mechanisms that monitor the adhesive application process, detecting variables such as pressing force magnitude, adhesive flow characteristics, and surface contact conditions. This feedback information is used to continuously adjust the pressing force, ensuring reliable adhesion while preventing excessive deformation that would cause sticking out and reduce adhesion width accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Ease of operation

If the pressing force is increased to stick the threadlike adhesive, then the adhesive is stuck, but the adhesive is largely deformed causing sticking out and unevenness

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadhesive applicationVSAvoidadhesive uniformity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The pressing unit dynamically controls the pressing force applied to the threadlike adhesive during application. By adjusting the force magnitude in real-time rather than applying static excessive force, the system achieves reliable adhesive bonding while maintaining the uniform shape and preventing deformation that would cause sticking out and unevenness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the pressing force parameter during the adhesive application process. By modulating the force magnitude based on application conditions, the system achieves sufficient adhesion while preventing excessive deformation that would compromise adhesive uniformity and cause sticking out.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Adaptability or versatility

If the pressing force is excessively increased on uneven surfaces, then the adhesive may stick, but the adhesive is largely deformed causing problems

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesurface adaptabilityVSAvoidadhesion width accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The system uses feedback mechanisms to detect surface conditions and adhesive application state in real-time. When operating on uneven surfaces, the feedback information guides the pressing unit to adjust the force magnitude appropriately for different surface regions, achieving reliable adhesion while preventing excessive deformation that would cause sticking out and reduce adhesion width accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The pressing unit dynamically adapts the pressing force to match varying surface conditions. On uneven surfaces, the system modulates the force magnitude in real-time rather than applying uniform excessive force, maintaining both surface adaptability and adhesion width accuracy by preventing excessive adhesive deformation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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

Enables accurate and consistent application of threadlike adhesives along any path, preventing deformation and ensuring uniform adhesion width, even on surfaces with height variations or unevenness.

Implementation Method 1

an absorption mechanism configured to absorb a displacement of the nozzle with respect to a displacement of the nozzle displacement unit in the pressing direction

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAbsorption: Absorption (physical)

Data Source

PatentUS12509320B2Threadlike adhesive sticking apparatus and method for sticking threadlike adhesive
Publication Date: 2025.12.30 NITTO DENKO CORP
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AI summary

A threadlike adhesive sticking apparatus of the present invention includes, a nozzle comprising a pressing unit configured to press a threadlike adhesive against an object, a nozzle displacement unit that is attached to the nozzle and is configured to displace the nozzle by being displaced in a pressing direction, and an absorption mechanism configured to absorb a displacement of the nozzle with respect to a displacement of the nozzle displacement unit in the pressing direction.