Variable-Speed Binding Teeth for Faster Media Bundle Processing
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Solution Overview
Problem
The productivity of the binding process is reduced when the speed of movement of teeth used in binding a recording medium bundle is constant.
Innovation Solution
A recording medium processing apparatus with first and second teeth, where the second teeth are moved by a screw moving unit that rotates a screw in the circumferential direction, allowing the speed of the second teeth to be varied.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If the speed of movement of teeth is kept constant, then the binding process is simple, but the productivity of the binding process is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by making the teeth movement speed variable rather than constant. The moving unit is configured to vary the speed at which the second teeth move toward the first teeth during the binding process. This allows optimization of productivity by adjusting speed according to different stages of the binding process, resolving the contradiction between maintaining simplicity and improving productivity.
2Productivity
If the teeth move at constant speed, then the control system is simple, but the binding process efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by varying the movement speed parameter of the teeth during the binding process. The moving unit changes the speed parameter dynamically, allowing faster movement during non-binding phases and slower movement during actual binding phases. This resolves the contradiction by improving efficiency through parameter optimization while keeping the structural complexity manageable.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This variation in the speed of the second teeth enhances the productivity of the binding process by optimizing the binding process efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a screw moving unit that moves the second teeth with respect to the first teeth by rotating a screw in a circumferential direction, the screw being meshed with an interlocking portion interlocked with the second teeth
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AI summary
A recording medium processing apparatus includes: first teeth to be used in a process of binding a recording medium bundle; second teeth to be moved toward the first teeth to press the recording medium bundle positioned between the first teeth and the second teeth; and a moving unit that includes a screw moving unit that moves the second teeth with respect to the first teeth by rotating a screw in a circumferential direction, the screw being meshed with an interlocking portion interlocked with the second teeth. A moving speed of the second teeth being moved by the moving unit is varied.