Selective Vacuum Pad Control for Irregular Scrap Detachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing detaching technologies fail to effectively detach scrap materials due to shape variations, particularly when using adsorption pads arranged in a grid pattern.
Innovation Solution
An adaptive detaching apparatus with a control method that selects and controls adsorption portions based on the target object's shape, utilizing a control device to adjust the position and orientation of adsorption pads and vacuum pumps to perform vacuum adsorption, allowing for flexible adhesion and detachment regardless of the object's shape.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If all adsorption pads arranged in a grid pattern are used for adsorption, then the adsorption coverage is maximized, but the detachment reliability deteriorates due to shape variations of the target object
Solution Approach 1:
The adsorption device is divided into multiple independently controllable adsorption pads arranged in a grid pattern. Each pad can be individually activated or deactivated based on the shape and position of the target object, allowing selective adsorption that adapts to different geometries while maintaining overall coverage capability
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically selects and activates specific adsorption pads based on real-time detection of the target object's shape and position. This dynamic adaptation allows the adsorption configuration to optimize both coverage area and detachment reliability for each specific target geometry
2Device complexity
If a fixed grid pattern of adsorption pads is used, then the device structure is simplified, but the adaptability to different target object shapes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The adsorption device uses multiple independently controllable adsorption pads arranged in a grid pattern. Each pad can be individually activated or deactivated based on the shape and position of the target object, allowing selective adsorption that adapts to different geometries while maintaining overall coverage capability
Solution Approach 2:
The system automatically detects the target object's shape and autonomously determines the optimal adsorption pad configuration without requiring manual intervention. This self-adjusting capability provides adaptability to different shapes while keeping the operational interface simple
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 efficient detachment of target objects of varying shapes by selectively controlling adsorption and rotation operations, ensuring reliable adhesion and detachment regardless of the object's configuration.
Implementation Method 1
utilizing a control device to adjust the position and orientation of adsorption pads and vacuum pumps to perform vacuum adsorption
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AI summary
A detaching apparatus (1) that detaches a target object (70), the detaching apparatus comprising: a plurality of adsorption portions (201A-201I) configured to adsorb the target object; selection means (1206) for selecting a plurality of adsorption portions that are to execute an adsorption operation on the target object, from among the plurality of adsorption portions; adsorption control means (1202) for causing the plurality of adsorption portions selected by the selection means to execute the adsorption operation; and rotation control means (1203) for executing a rotation operation of the adsorption portions which the adsorption operation was executed.