Vacuum Adsorption Module with Adjustable Carrier Length
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vacuum adsorption modules are limited in their ability to adsorb articles of varying lengths due to a fixed adsorption length, which restricts their versatility in handling items of different dimensions.
Innovation Solution
A vacuum adsorption module with a supporting block and carrier featuring adjustable air connection holes and valves that control air paths, allowing for customizable adsorption length and force distribution to match the length and flexibility of the article being adsorbed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If all vacuum air suction holes adsorb the article at the same time, then the adsorption force is distributed uniformly, but the adsorption length is fixed and cannot be adjusted to match different article lengths
Solution Approach 1:
The vacuum adsorption module divides the air suction holes into multiple rows along the column direction, with each row independently controllable through separate valves. This segmentation allows selective activation of different rows to adjust the adsorption length according to article dimensions, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and device complexity by enabling length adjustment through modular control.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the adsorption length is extended to accommodate longer articles, then the versatility increases, but the adsorption force per unit area decreases due to distributed vacuum pressure
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the adsorption configuration by selectively opening or closing valves based on article length. When adsorbing longer articles, more rows are activated to extend coverage, while the vacuum pressure is maintained through the common air path. This dynamic adjustment allows the system to adapt adsorption length while maintaining adequate adsorption force density through coordinated valve control.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple rows of air connection holes are used to increase adsorption length, then the adaptability improves, but the air path complexity and pressure distribution difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple branch air paths into a single common air path that distributes vacuum pressure to all rows of air connection holes. This combining approach simplifies the overall air path structure while still allowing individual row control through valves, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and air path complexity by using a unified distribution system with selective access points.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables the adsorption of articles with different lengths by adjusting the adsorption length and force distribution, enhancing the module's adaptability and reducing deformation of flexible or rigid articles.
Implementation Method 1
vacuum adsorption module adapted to adsorb an article
Data Source
AI summary
A vacuum adsorption module includes a supporting block, a carrier installed and positioned on the supporting block, and a plurality of valves installed on the supporting block. The supporting block has a plurality of air connection holes, each row of air connection holes is connected to a total air path formed in the supporting block via a branch air path formed in the supporting block. The carrier has a plurality of air suction holes corresponding to the air connection holes. The valves control closing and opening of the branch air paths between the plurality of rows of air connection holes and the total air path. An adsorption length of the carrier in a column direction of the array is adjustable to match a length of an article to be adsorbed by the carrier by changing a number of the valves to be closed or opened.