Weaving Machine Grooves Protect Linear Light-Emitting Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional weaving machines damage linear light-emitting modules when attempting to weave a strong fabric on their surface, leading to light source damage and disconnection issues.
Innovation Solution
A specialized weaving machine with a warp let-off mechanism, heald frames, picking mechanism, beating-up mechanism, and take-up mechanism, featuring arc-shaped openings and grooves to accommodate the linear light-emitting module, ensuring it is not damaged during the weaving process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If a conventional weaving machine is used to weave a strong fabric on a linear light-emitting module, then the fabric strength is improved, but the linear light-emitting module is damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The heald frames are designed with differentiated structures: some heald frames have heald eyes with arc-shaped inner margins for guiding warps, while the heald frame corresponding to the linear light-emitting module has a different configuration to accommodate and protect the module during the weaving process
Solution Approach 2:
The linear light-emitting module is treated as an intermediary element that is woven into the fabric structure. The take-up mechanism with grooves acts as a mediator to guide and protect the module during the take-up process, preventing direct contact between the module and potentially damaging components
2Productivity
If the linear light-emitting module is led through a conventional weaving machine, then the weaving process can be completed, but the light source connection is damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The take-up mechanism is pre-configured with grooves that correspond to the position and dimensions of the linear light-emitting module. This preliminary preparation ensures that when the module passes through the weaving machine, it is properly guided and protected from damage to its electrical connections
3Productivity
If the linear light-emitting module is processed by a conventional take-up mechanism, then the fabric production continues, but the module cracks and becomes incapable of emitting light
Solution Approach 1:
The take-up mechanism features specialized grooves with specific dimensional characteristics (depth, width, and spacing) that are tailored to the dimensions of the linear light-emitting module. This localized adaptation ensures the module is supported along its entire length during the take-up process, preventing cracking while maintaining continuous production
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AI summary
A weaving machine for weaving a strong fabric on a surface of a linear light-emitting module is provided. The weaving machine includes a warp let-off mechanism, a drop wire, a plurality of heald frames, a picking mechanism, a beating-up mechanism, and a take-up mechanism. The warp let-off mechanism provides and transmits a plurality of warps and the linear light-emitting module. The heald eye of each heald frame allows the warps and the linear light-emitting module to pass through. The heald frames are located between the warp let-off mechanism and the beating-up mechanism. The take-up mechanism is suitable for adjusting and controlling latitude density of the strong fabric, wherein the take-up mechanism has a set of grooves corresponding to the linear light-emitting module.