Winding Device Transport Unit Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing winding devices lack flexibility and efficiency in handling different sizes of winding material carriers and winding materials, requiring significant adjustment efforts and additional components for operation.
Innovation Solution
A winding device with a swivel arm transport unit and a positioning system that allows for precise axial and pivoting movements, enabling the device to adapt to various winding material carriers and sizes, and incorporating a dual mandrel system for improved handling and operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a winding device uses fixed axial positions and pivot positions for the transport unit, then the structural complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different winding material carriers and sizes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The transport unit is designed with dynamically adjustable axial and pivoting positions, allowing it to adapt to different winding material carrier sizes and types. The positioning unit enables continuous adjustment of the transport unit's position during the winding process, transforming fixed positions into variable positions that can accommodate diverse carrier dimensions.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the parameters of the transport unit's position (axial distance and pivot angle) to optimize the winding process for different material carriers. By varying these positional parameters, the system adapts to different carrier sizes without requiring structural modifications or additional components.
2Manufacturing precision
If a winding device requires significant adjustment efforts and additional components for different carrier sizes, then the manufacturing precision for each carrier type is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning unit automatically adjusts the transport unit's axial and pivoting positions based on the detected winding material carrier dimensions, eliminating the need for manual adjustment by the operator. The system self-regulates to maintain optimal winding precision across different carrier types without requiring operator intervention or complex adjustment procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The transport unit with variable positioning serves multiple functions: it can handle different carrier sizes, maintain precise winding geometry, and adapt to various winding patterns. This multi-functionality is achieved through the positioning unit that continuously adjusts the transport unit's position, allowing a single device to replace multiple specialized devices.
3Device complexity
If a winding device uses a fixed transport unit design, then the device complexity is minimized, but the productivity when handling various carrier sizes deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The transport unit incorporates dynamic positioning capabilities with adjustable axial and pivoting movements, enabling it to efficiently handle different carrier sizes without requiring multiple specialized transport units. This dynamic design maintains relatively simple structure while significantly improving productivity across varied carrier types.
Solution Approach 2:
The positioning unit performs periodic adjustments of the transport unit's position during the winding process, optimizing the winding parameters for different carrier sizes. This periodic repositioning maintains high winding efficiency and productivity while keeping the overall device structure relatively simple.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a winding device for winding a material to be wound (10), comprising a winding mandrel (12) which is provided for the purpose of supporting a carrier (14, 15) for the material to be wound during a winding process, comprising a transport unit (16) on which at least one part of the winding mandrel (12) is arranged, and comprising a positioning unit (18) which is provided for the purpose of changing a spatial location of the transport unit (16). It is proposed that the positioning unit (18) is provided for the purpose of adjusting a spatial end position of the transport unit (16) to at least substantially any position.