Tray Latching Structure for Automated Vacuum Assembly Changeover
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional devices for assembly and disassembly of lithium battery production equipment require manual operation to lock the negative pressure assembly and tray, which is inefficient, and the addition of motors or cylinders for automatic locking increases costs and complicates disassembly.
Innovation Solution
A device for assembly and disassembly comprising a support assembly, a bearing assembly, and a latching assembly, where the latching assembly includes a movable connection structure that is driven by a locking connection structure to unlatch or latch the negative pressure assembly from the tray, allowing for efficient and automated assembly and disassembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Extent of automation
If motors or cylinders are added to automatically lock the negative pressure assembly and tray, then automation is improved, but device complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The movable connection structure automatically latches with the second connection structure through its own movement, without requiring external motors or cylinders. The structure serves itself by using the locking driver's movement to trigger the latching action inherently built into its design.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable connection structure acts as an intermediary between the locking driver and the latching function. It translates the locking driver's linear movement into the latching/unlatching action, mediating between the actuation force and the final locking state without requiring additional complex mechanisms.
2Extent of automation
If motors or cylinders are added for automatic disassembly, then disassembly automation is improved, but cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The movable connection structure serves multiple functions: it acts as both the actuating mechanism and the latching mechanism. The same structure that moves to engage also performs the latching function, eliminating the need for separate components for disassembly operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention merges the actuating function and the latching function into a single movable connection structure. This consolidation reduces the total number of components needed while achieving both automatic locking and disassembly capabilities.
3Productivity
If motors or cylinders are added for automatic locking, then production efficiency is improved, but difficulty of coordination increases
Solution Approach 1:
The connection structure is segmented into fixed and movable parts, where the movable part independently performs the latching function. This segmentation allows each part to have a dedicated, simple function that coordinates automatically without complex control systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The movable connection structure dynamically transitions between latched and unlatched states based on the locking driver's position. This dynamic behavior allows automatic coordination with the locking process without requiring complex control logic.
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AI summary
A device for assembly and disassembly is provided. The device includes a support assembly, a bearing assembly, and a latching assembly. The support assembly includes a first support member and a locking assembly, the locking assembly includes a locking driver and a locking connection structure, and the locking connection structure is configured to support a negative pressure assembly. The bearing assembly includes a bearing member for carrying a tray. The latching assembly includes a first connection structure for connecting the negative pressure assembly, a second connection structure for connecting the tray, and a movable connection structure, wherein the first connection structure is latched with the second connection structure through the movable connection structure. The locking driver drives the locking connection structure to move in a second direction, and the locking connection structure drives the movable connection structure to move in the second direction. The locking connection structure is separated from the negative pressure assembly while the movable connection structure is latched with the second connection structure, or the locking connection structure is connected to the negative pressure assembly while the movable connection structure is unlatched from the second connection structure.