Electric Wire Processing with Integrated Cutting and Crimping
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing electric wire processing apparatuses are inefficient in performing the entire operation for manufacturing terminal-equipped electric wires, as terminal crimping and cutting processes are separate and not optimized for streamlined operations.
Innovation Solution
An electric wire processing apparatus with an information acquisition unit, electric wire supply unit, terminal supply unit, and main body mechanism that integrates cutting and terminal crimping processes based on manufacturing information, allowing for the selection and supply of appropriate electric wires and terminals, and controlling the entire process for efficient operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If terminal crimping and cutting processes are performed separately in prior processes, then each process can be performed independently, but the overall manufacturing efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the terminal crimping process and the cutting process into a single integrated operation. The terminal crimping device and cutting device are arranged to work simultaneously on the electric wire, allowing both operations to be completed in one step rather than as separate sequential processes, thereby improving manufacturing efficiency
Solution Approach 2:
The processing apparatus is designed to perform multiple functions through a single integrated system. The apparatus can perform terminal crimping, cutting, and both operations simultaneously, making it a multi-functional device that handles various terminal-equipped electric wire manufacturing operations, thus improving productivity without proportionally increasing device complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple types of electric wires and terminal reels are held and selected based on manufacturing information, then production flexibility is improved, but the complexity of material supply management increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic selection and supply mechanisms for both electric wires and terminal reels. The system can dynamically switch between different wire types and terminal reel types based on manufacturing information, with automated selection processes that adapt to production requirements, thereby improving flexibility while managing complexity through automation
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses manufacturing information as feedback to control the selection and supply of electric wires and terminal reels. The control unit receives manufacturing information and automatically selects the appropriate wire type and terminal reel type, creating a closed-loop system that adapts to production requirements without manual intervention, improving versatility while reducing operational complexity
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AI summary
In an electric wire processing apparatus, an information acquisition/control unit acquires manufacturing information for manufacturing the terminal-equipped electric wire in which a terminal is crimped to at least one end of a segment electric wire, selects an electric wire, a terminal reel to be used, and a rubber plug to be used for an electric wire supply unit, an A-side terminal supply unit, a B-side terminal supply unit, an A-side rubber plug supply unit, and a B-side rubber plug supply unit based on the manufacturing information, and performs operation control of each of the electric wire supply unit, the A-side terminal supply unit, the B-side terminal supply unit, a main body mechanism, the A-side rubber plug supply unit, and the B-side rubber plug supply unit.