Wearable Manufacturing Panel Structure for Faster Unit Replacement
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Solution Overview
Problem
In wearable article manufacturing equipment, replacing the processing and driving sections attached to the lower panel is cumbersome due to the need to first remove the upper panel, requiring a lengthy process.
Innovation Solution
A panel attachment structure where the lower panel is removably fixed between the pillars, allowing the upper panel to remain attached while the lower panel and its sections are replaced, using spacers to support the load and facilitate easy removal and replacement of the first unit, and a replacement unit with a carriage and slider to assist in the process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of repair
If the upper panel is removed to replace the processing section and driving section attached to the lower panel, then the replacement can be performed, but the replacement time increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The frame structure is segmented into multiple independent levels: upper panels, middle panels, and lower panels, each capable of being removed independently. The support sections are also segmented and can be selectively removed or retained during replacement operations, allowing the upper panel to remain in place while the lower panel and its attached sections are replaced.
Solution Approach 2:
Support sections act as intermediary elements between the upper panel and lower panel. These support sections can be selectively removed to allow access to the lower panel for replacement of attached sections, while the upper panel remains supported by other structures during the replacement process.
2Ease of repair
If the upper panel is removed to access the lower panel, then the processing section and driving section can be replaced, but the operational complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The frame is divided into independently removable panels (upper, middle, lower) and support sections. This segmentation allows the replacement process to focus only on the lower panel and its attached sections without requiring removal of the upper panel, simplifying the overall replacement procedure.
Solution Approach 2:
The support sections are pre-positioned between the upper and lower panels to provide structural support. During replacement, only the necessary support sections are removed in advance, allowing direct access to the lower panel while maintaining support for the upper panel, thereby simplifying the replacement workflow.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the upper panel supports the lower panel, then the structure is stable, but the lower panel cannot be replaced without removing the upper panel
Solution Approach 1:
The support function is segmented and distributed to multiple support sections positioned at different locations between the upper and lower panels. These support sections can be selectively removed or retained, allowing the upper panel to remain supported while the lower panel is accessed for replacement of attached sections.
Solution Approach 2:
The support configuration is made dynamic and adjustable. Support sections can be removed or retained based on the specific replacement needs, allowing the structure to adapt between a stable configured state during operation and an accessible state during maintenance, without requiring complete disassembly.
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AI summary
A panel attachment structure for a wearable article manufacturing equipment includes: lower and upper panels vertically arranged while separated up-and-down; a first processing section and a first driving section respectively attached to a front face and a back face of the lower panel; a second processing section and a second driving section respectively attached to a front face and a back face of the upper panel; a base horizontally arranged under the lower panel; and a pair of pillars raised from the base, wherein, in the structure, the lower and upper panels are removably fixed to the pillars while being supported by the respective lower and upper parts of the pillars, and each pillar has a support section, provided between the upper and lower panels and supporting the load of the upper panel.