Workpiece Orientation Head With Sensor Feedback Angle Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional workpiece orientation mechanisms are limited in fine-tuning the orientation angle, allowing only 0 degrees and 180 degrees adjustments, which is insufficient for the diverse engraving needs of various products, and requires manual adjustment that is time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
A workpiece orientation mechanism comprising a driving device with a transmission motor and controller, an orientation head that moves along the axial direction, a blocking member, and a sensor system that calculates and adjusts the orientation angle to accurately position the workpiece by rotating the mounting head to a preset angle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a limit pin and limit slot mechanism is used for workpiece orientation, then the workpiece can be fixed at specific angles (0 degrees and 180 degrees), but the orientation angle cannot be fine-tuned and is limited to only two fixed positions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the pure mechanical limit pin and limit slot orientation mechanism with a hybrid system that incorporates optical sensors and electronic control. The optical sensor detects the workpiece position, and the controller automatically adjusts the orientation angle, substituting manual mechanical adjustment with automated opto-mechanical control to achieve both precise measurement and fine-tuning capability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces optical sensors that detect the workpiece position and feed this information back to the controller. The controller then automatically adjusts the orientation angle based on the feedback signal, enabling precise angle control and fine-tuning beyond the fixed positions of traditional mechanical mechanisms
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual adjustment methods are used for workpiece orientation, then the orientation can be changed, but it takes a long time and reduces productivity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a self-service orientation system where the optical sensor automatically detects the workpiece position and the controller automatically adjusts the orientation angle without requiring manual intervention. The system serves itself by using the sensor feedback to drive the adjustment mechanism, eliminating the time-consuming manual adjustment process while maintaining full orientation adaptability
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical adjustment with an automated system combining optical sensors, controllers, and electric motors. This substitution eliminates human operation from the orientation adjustment process, dramatically reducing adjustment time while preserving the ability to achieve various orientation angles
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AI summary
A workpiece orientation mechanism includes: a driving device including a transmission motor and a controller which are connected with each other via signal, the transmission motor defining an axial direction; a rotating seat, combined with the transmission motor, and capable of being driven to rotate by the transmission motor; an orientation head disposed on the rotating seat to rotate synchronously with the rotating seat, wherein the orientation head is capable of moving along the axial direction relative to the rotating seat, one end of the orientation head includes a mounting head, and a blocking member is disposed on the orientation head; reset means, arranged between the rotating seat and the orientation head, and positioning the orientation head at a predetermined position; and a sensor facing the blocking member, wherein the sensor is signally connected with the controller.