Winding Device Positive Guidance Element Bearing Arm Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing winding devices face challenges in applying and maintaining a consistent force for the pressure roller during the movement of the support element, leading to air inclusions and complex adjustments between the bearing arm and support arm.
Innovation Solution
The introduction of a positive guiding element that controls the movement of the bearing arm relative to the support arm, coupled with a drive mechanism such as a pneumatic cylinder or electric motor, ensures the pressure roller follows a defined path and maintains a consistent pressing force, even during the movement of the support element.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the pressure roller is mounted in a bearing arm that is movable relative to the support arm, then the pressure roller can follow the movement of the support element, but it becomes difficult to apply and maintain the desired force against the winding
Solution Approach 1:
The bearing arm is made movable relative to the support arm through a guide track system, allowing the pressure roller to dynamically follow the support element's movement while maintaining contact with the winding. The guide track constrains the movement to a specific path, ensuring reliable force application throughout the motion range.
Solution Approach 2:
The guide track acts as an intermediary element between the support arm and bearing arm, mediating the relative movement while maintaining proper force transmission. This intermediary structure simplifies the connection and eliminates the need for complex actuators.
2Reliability
If an actuator is used to adjust the bearing arm and support arm relative to each other, then the pressure roller can maintain contact with the winding, but the device becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The bearing arm automatically maintains contact with the winding through its own weight and the geometric constraints of the guide track, eliminating the need for external actuators. The system self-regulates the pressure roller's position throughout the support element's movement.
Solution Approach 2:
The guide track serves as a passive intermediary that guides the bearing arm's movement without requiring active control mechanisms. This mechanical guidance system replaces complex actuator assemblies while maintaining reliable contact.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the support arm moves relative to the machine frame during support element movement, then the winding position changes, but the pressure roller must follow a defined path to maintain consistent pressure
Solution Approach 1:
The bearing arm is designed to dynamically adapt its position relative to the support arm through the guide track, allowing it to follow the support element's movement while maintaining a consistent defined path. This dynamic adjustment ensures pressure consistency despite support arm motion.
Solution Approach 2:
The guide track acts as a precision intermediary that translates the support arm's movement into a controlled bearing arm path. This mechanical linkage ensures the pressure roller follows the exact required trajectory to maintain consistent pressure on the winding.
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AI summary
The invention describes a winding device (101) having a plurality of winding shafts (105, 106, 107), said winding device comprising: - at least one support element (102), which can be moved relative to a machine frame and on which the winding shafts (105, 106, 107) are arranged; at least one pressing roller (120), which is rotatably mounted in at least one bearing arm (121, 201, 230); and at least one support arm (127, 203), which supports the bearing arm (121, 201, 230), wherein at least part of the bearing arm can be moved relative to the support arm. The support arm is movably mounted in the machine frame. At least one positive guidance element (122, 211) is provided, by means of which the movement of the bearing arm relative to the support arm can be controlled in dependence on the position of the support arm relative to the machine frame.