Vertical Compression Heat Detector for Rubber Samples

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional compression heat-generation detectors face issues with inaccurate simulation of dynamic load conditions, inability to maintain constant static force, and poor accuracy in measuring central core temperature of rubber samples due to inclined lever compensation and lack of real-time central temperature measurement.

Innovation Solution

The detector employs a vertical compression device with a stroke adjusting mechanism and a vertical compensation device, along with a synchronization mechanism for the core portion central temperature sensor, allowing for precise vertical compression and compensation, and real-time measurement of central and bottom temperatures using independently driven detecting units.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Stability of the object's composition

If an inclined lever system is used for compensation, then the device can maintain balance under static load, but the compensation direction deviates from the vertical compression direction causing measurement inaccuracy

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelever balance stabilityVSAvoidcompression force measurement accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent inverts the conventional inclined lever compensation approach by using a vertical lever system where the lever arm is aligned perpendicular to the compression direction. This inversion ensures that the compensation force acts exactly in the vertical direction, eliminating the angular deviation that causes measurement errors in conventional systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a vertical guide mechanism as an intermediary between the lever system and the compression application point. This guide ensures that the compensation force is transmitted purely in the vertical direction without angular deviation, acting as a mediator that decouples the balance function from the measurement accuracy issue.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Device complexity

If a conventional single-function device is used, then the device structure is simple, but it cannot perform tests under different frequency, temperature and dynamic strain conditions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice structure simplicityVSAvoidtest condition variability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the static, fixed-parameter conventional device into a dynamic system with adjustable parameters. The compression frequency can be varied through motor speed control, temperature can be adjusted via environmental chamber, and dynamic strain can be modified by changing the amplitude and frequency of compression cycles, enabling versatile testing under different conditions.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent designs a universal testing platform that can perform multiple types of compression heat-generation tests by adjusting operational parameters rather than requiring separate dedicated devices for each test condition. The same apparatus can test under varying frequencies, temperatures, and strain conditions, making it multi-functional.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Stability of the object's composition

If the lever balance adjusting device is used to maintain balance, then the static force can be compensated, but the device cannot record transient changes in sample shape, height and dimension

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestatic force balanceVSAvoidtransient dimensional changes data
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent incorporates sensors that continuously monitor sample dimensions, shape changes, and position during compression, feeding this data back to a control system. This real-time feedback enables the device to both maintain static force balance through the vertical lever system and record transient dimensional changes that occur during dynamic compression cycles.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces purely mechanical balance adjustment with a hybrid system that combines the vertical lever mechanical compensation with electronic sensing and data acquisition systems. This substitution allows simultaneous mechanical force maintenance and electronic recording of transient dimensional information.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

4Measurement precision

If temperature measurement is performed after stopping compression, then the central temperature can be measured, but the test must be interrupted and measurement accuracy is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecentral temperature measurementVSAvoidtest continuity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDuration of action of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent performs preliminary preparation by pre-positioning temperature sensors at the sample center before compression begins, and maintains continuous measurement throughout the test. This eliminates the need to stop compression for measurement, as the sensing is already in place and operating continuously during the dynamic compression cycles.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent ensures continuous temperature measurement throughout the entire compression test by using sensors that remain in contact with the sample center during dynamic compression. The measurement action continues uninterrupted alongside the compression action, maintaining both test continuity and measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

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

This setup ensures accurate simulation of dynamic load conditions, maintains constant static force, and allows for simultaneous real-time measurement of central and bottom temperatures, enhancing the reliability and accuracy of compression heat-generation tests.

Implementation Method 1

internal heat, vibration damping, sound insulation materials and their viscoelasticity damping effect of structure are directed to energy loss analysis caused by hysteresis effect of materials

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHysteresis effect: Hysteresis

Implementation Method 2

viscoelasticity damping effect of structure are directed to energy loss analysis caused by hysteresis effect of materials

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectViscoelasticity damping: Viscoelasticity

Implementation Method 3

The synchronization device for the core portion central temperature sensor... allows for simultaneous real-time measurement of central and bottom temperatures

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectThermal conduction: Conduction (thermal)

Data Source

PatentEP3156786B1Compression heat-generation detector and method therefor
Publication Date: 2019.12.18 EVE RUBBER RES INST
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AI summary

A compression heat-generation detector and a method therefor include one set or multi-sets of detecting units. The detecting unit includes a vertical compression device, a vertical compensation device and a synchronization device for a core center temperature sensor. The vertical compression device and the vertical compensation device are respectively fixed in an upper frame 8. A pressure sensor 61 is mounted between a middle support 82 of the rubber sample and a supporting plate 26 of the vertical compensation device via a first transition column 63. The synchronization device for the core center temperature sensor is mounted between the pressing plate of the vertical compression device and the supporting plate of the vertical compensation device, via a second transition column 67 which has the same or similar mechanical properties as the first transition column 63 and a cushion block 65 which has the same or similar mechanical properties as the pressure sensor 61. The second transition column 67 penetrates through a hole of the middle support 82 without affecting accuracy of the pressure sensor 61 in a compression stress test with respect to the rubber sample 73. The device can perform a vertical compression and a vertical compensation with respect to the testing sample. Temperature changes of the center of the sample can be precisely tested during a testing process, thereby simulating an actual working condition precisely.