Transfer Apparatus with Dual-Sided Attaching Part for Insert Molding
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing molded article production apparatuses require separate robots for placing components into and removing molded articles from a die, leading to increased working hours, reduced production efficiency, higher costs, and greater space requirements.
Innovation Solution
A transfer apparatus with a base part, attaching part, and moving part that can both place components into a die for insert molding and remove molded articles from the die, utilizing a jig with a component attaching part and molded article attaching part to facilitate continuous operation and prevent component fall.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If separate robots are used for placing components and removing molded articles, then reliability of operations is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The transfer apparatus is designed with a universal attaching part that can perform multiple functions: placing components into molds and removing molded articles from molds. The attaching part includes a component attaching part for securing components and a molded article attaching part for securing molded articles, allowing a single apparatus to replace two separate robots.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the functions of component placement and molded article removal into a single transfer apparatus. By integrating both attaching parts (component attaching part and molded article attaching part) into one apparatus, the design merges what were previously separate operations performed by different robots.
2Reliability
If separate robots are used for placing components and removing molded articles, then operational reliability is improved, but working hours increase and productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The transfer apparatus enables continuous operation by alternating between component placement and molded article removal tasks. While one attaching part is occupied, the other can perform its function, ensuring continuous productive action without idle time between operations, thereby improving productivity while maintaining reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The multi-functional attaching part can switch between handling components and molded articles, allowing the system to perform both placement and removal operations sequentially without requiring separate dedicated robots, thus improving overall production efficiency.
3Reliability
If two robots are deployed, then operational reliability is improved, but space requirements and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the functionalities of two separate robots into a single transfer apparatus with a dual-purpose attaching part. This consolidation reduces the number of units required, thereby decreasing the space needed for arrangement while maintaining the reliability of performing both component placement and molded article removal operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The attaching part is designed as a universal component that can attach and secure both components before molding and molded articles after molding. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate dedicated robots, reducing overall space requirements while preserving operational reliability.
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AI summary
The present invention is to provide a transfer apparatus and a molded article production apparatus having the transfer apparatus. These apparatus can improve the working efficiency and control cost and space for arranging. A molded article production apparatus has a transfer apparatus and an injection molding apparatus. The transfer apparatus has an attaching part mounting a jig which a bus bar and a terminal are mounted on, and a molded box body. The attaching part has a main body, a component attaching part and a molded article attaching part. The component attaching part is arranged on one surface side of the main body, and mounts the jig which the bus bar and the terminal are mounted on. The molded article attaching part is arranged on another surface side of the main body, and mounts the box body formed by the injection molding apparatus.