Work Machine Slider With Adjustable Attachment Sections
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Solution Overview
Problem
Work machines with two detachable work heads face interference issues when trying to attach wide heads due to differing dimensions, preventing proper attachment and operation.
Innovation Solution
A slider system with adjustable attachment sections and sensors to detect and adjust the spacing between work heads, allowing for various head dimensions and preventing interference by changing the attachment distance based on head and target dimensions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If two wide work heads are attached to a slider, then the range of work is expanded, but interference occurs between the heads and they cannot be attached
Solution Approach 1:
The slider is designed with an adjustable attachment section spacing mechanism that allows the distance between first and second attachment sections to be changed according to the dimensions of work heads to be attached. This dynamic adjustment capability enables wide work heads to be attached by increasing the spacing, while maintaining the ability to attach narrower heads by reducing spacing, thus resolving the contradiction between expanding work range and ensuring attachment feasibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the parameter of attachment section spacing distance to accommodate different work head dimensions. By providing multiple preset spacing configurations and allowing adjustment between them, the system can adapt to various work head sizes without interference, enabling both wide and narrow work heads to be properly attached according to their specific dimensional requirements.
2Device complexity
If the distance between attachment sections is fixed, then the structure is simple, but wide work heads cannot be attached due to interference
Solution Approach 1:
Rather than maintaining a completely fixed structure, the invention introduces a controlled adjustment mechanism that allows the attachment section spacing to be dynamically changed between predetermined configurations. This provides the necessary adaptability for different work head dimensions while maintaining relative structural simplicity through standardized adjustment positions and mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The slider is segmented into multiple components including the main body, first attachment section, and second attachment section, with the spacing between attachment sections being adjustable through discrete positioning mechanisms. This segmentation allows independent adjustment of the attachment sections to accommodate different work head dimensions while keeping each component relatively simple in structure.
3Adaptability or versatility
If work heads with different dimensions are attached, then various work can be performed, but interference occurs between heads
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable attachment section spacing mechanism allows the operator to configure the distance between attachment sections according to the specific dimensions of the work heads being used. This dynamic adjustment ensures that work heads with different dimensions can be attached without interference, as the spacing can be optimized for each specific combination of work heads to maintain adequate clearance while enabling diverse work capabilities.
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AI summary
A work machine provided with slider 80 that moves in a specified direction, and two mounting heads 24 and 26 attached to the slider, wherein the slider has holding plates 112 and 114, and first attachment section 108 and second attachment section 110 to which a mounting head is attached. The first attachment section is provided on the holding plate, and the second attachment section is provided on the holding plate so as to be changeable between any distance which is a distance between the first attachment section and the second attachment section (distance between attachment sections). According to this configuration, it is possible to easily change the distance between attachment sections and two wide work heads can be mounted on the slider. Also, even in a case in which the types of the two work heads are not to be changed, it is possible to easily change the spacing between the two work heads, which is convenient. Also, by changing the spacing between the two work heads, interference between the work heads can be prevented.