Vulcanization Device with Electromagnetic Gas Circulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing vulcanization devices suffer from uneven tire vulcanization due to large temperature differences within the vulcanizing bladder, leading to degraded quality and difficulty in maintaining the heating device components.
Innovation Solution
A vulcanization device with an electromagnetic induction system to rotate the air outlet member, driven by a permanent magnet and armature winding, which circulates high-temperature gas medium for uniform temperature distribution, and a compact heating assembly design with a deflector shield to enhance heat exchange efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If an internal heating device is used to heat the gas medium in the vulcanizing bladder, then the vulcanization process can be performed, but the temperature distribution becomes uneven and the device is difficult to maintain
Solution Approach 1:
The heating device is extracted from the internal structure and relocated to the external environment. The heating assembly is now positioned outside the vulcanizing bladder, with heating elements that extend through the mold to heat the gas medium from the exterior, making the device easier to maintain and repair while improving temperature uniformity
Solution Approach 2:
The gas medium itself serves as an intermediary carrier of heat. Instead of direct contact heating from internal elements, the heating assembly heats the gas medium which then circulates and distributes heat uniformly throughout the vulcanizing bladder, solving both the temperature uniformity and maintenance difficulty issues
2Temperature
If the gas medium is heated by an internal heating assembly, then vulcanization can proceed, but the gas medium circulation flow is poor and temperature differences are large
Solution Approach 1:
The heating system is made dynamic by enabling movement of the heating assembly relative to the mold and vulcanizing bladder. The heating assembly can be adjusted to different positions and angles, allowing optimal heat distribution patterns that enhance gas medium circulation and temperature uniformity while maintaining high vulcanization efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The heating approach transitions from a single-point internal heat source to a multi-dimensional external heating system. The heating assembly incorporates heating elements that radiate heat in multiple directions and dimensions, creating more uniform temperature distribution and improving gas medium circulation throughout the vulcanizing chamber
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
The solution ensures uniform temperature distribution within the vulcanizing bladder, improving vulcanization quality and facilitating easier maintenance of the heating device components by reducing mechanical complexity and enhancing heat exchange efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
an electromagnetic assembly being provided between the rotating member and a second side wall of the holding chamber, and the electromagnetic assembly being adapted to be energized to rotate the rotating member
Implementation Method 2
the gas medium is heated in the vulcanizing bladder by the heating assembly to generate a high-temperature gas medium
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AI summary
The present application provides a vulcanization device comprising: a vulcanizing mold, a vulcanizing bladder, a support assembly, a central rod, a ring seat, and the like. The central rod is sleeved in the ring seat, the ring seat is provided with a window, and a holding chamber communicated to the window is provided inside the ring seat; and the vulcanization device further comprises: a rotating member provided in the holding chamber and rotatably connected to a first side wall of the holding chamber, an electromagnetic assembly being provided between the rotating member and a second side wall of the holding chamber, and the electromagnetic assembly being adapted to be energized to rotate the rotating member; an air outlet member connected to the rotating member and extending out of the window; and a heating assembly provided in the vulcanizing bladder.