Workpiece Alignment Adapter for Precise Mandrel Centering
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing systems for aligning workpieces with machine parts in processing machines are complex and lack ease of use, requiring multiple components and precise configurations that are not easily adaptable to different workpieces and machine tools.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a workpiece, a machine part, a receiving part, and an adapter part with a bolt area that is non-positively held by threaded pins, allowing for precise alignment and centering, where the adapter part can be screwed into the workpiece and the machine part, with various adapter parts designed to fit different workpieces and machine parts, simplifying the alignment process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a workpiece is aligned to a rotational axis in a processing machine, then the workpiece can be processed, but the alignment process becomes complex and difficult to carry out
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter part serves as an intermediary component between the workpiece and the receiving part. It includes a bolt region that connects to the workpiece and a connection region that interfaces with the receiving part, thereby simplifying the alignment process by mediating the connection between workpiece and machine part
Solution Approach 2:
The alignment system is divided into separate modular components: the adapter part (with bolt region and connection region), the receiving part (with recess and threaded bores), and the machine part (with mandrel region). This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and simplifies the overall alignment operation
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple different workpieces and machine parts are to be connected, then versatility is improved, but the system becomes less adaptable
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter part is designed with universal interfaces: the bolt region can be adapted to different workpiece types while the connection region maintains a standardized interface with the receiving part. This allows a single receiving part design to work with multiple different adapter parts and consequently multiple different workpieces
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter part acts as a versatile intermediary that bridges different workpiece configurations to the standardized receiving part interface, enabling adaptability without requiring changes to the receiving part or machine part designs
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables easy and precise alignment of workpieces with machine parts, allowing for various adapter parts to connect different workpieces and machine parts, achieving stable and high-torque connections while maintaining precision and adaptability.
Implementation Method 1
the adapter part is held in a force-fitting manner, in particular and/or centered, relative to the receiving part by means of threaded pins screwed into radially directed threaded bores of the receiving part
Implementation Method 2
the bore of the workpiece is designed as a threaded bore and the bolt area as a screw thread area, in particular with the adapter part being screwed into the threaded bore with its bolt area
Implementation Method 3
the adapter part is held in a force-fitting manner, in particular and/or centered, relative to the receiving part
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AI summary
A system for aligning a workpiece (1) relative to a machine part (13), in particular to a machine tool, wherein the system comprises the workpiece, the machine part, a receiving part (9) and an adapter part (4), wherein the adapter part has a pin region (3) which is introduced at least to some extent into a bore of the workpiece, in particular a bore arranged centrally in the workpiece, and the adapter part is held frictionally with respect to the receiving part by means of set screws (10) screwed into radially directed threaded holes of the receiving part, in particular and/or is held centered, wherein the machine part, in particular a mandrel region (12) of the machine part, is inserted at least to some extent into a recess of the receiving part.