Synthetic Yarn Splicer Shutter Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing synthetic yarn splicers face issues with yarns jumping out from the passage during the splicing operation due to the influence of injected fluid, leading to inefficiencies in the splicing process.

Innovation Solution

A synthetic yarn splicer design featuring a yarn splicing portion with a passage, injection hole, first and second clamping portions, and a shutter mechanism that closes the passage from either side to prevent yarns from jumping out, utilizing a cam mechanism and motor-driven shutter cam to control fluid flow and clamping actions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If fluid is injected from the injection hole to entangle the yarns, then the yarns are bound together, but the yarns jump out from the passage due to fluid influence

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveyarn entanglement stabilityVSAvoidyarn jumping out from passage
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The shutter portion is positioned to close the passage before fluid injection occurs, preventing the harmful effect of yarn jumping out. By establishing this protective barrier in advance, the system counteracts the potential adverse effect of fluid-induced yarn displacement before it can occur.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #9Preliminary anti-action

Solution Approach 2:

The shutter portion acts as an intermediary element between the fluid injection system and the yarns. It controls and mediates the interaction by selectively opening to allow fluid flow for entanglement and closing to prevent yarn displacement, thus managing the harmful effects of fluid injection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If the passage is closed by the shutter portion to prevent yarn jumping, then yarn stability is improved, but the fluid flow control mechanism becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveyarn position stabilityVSAvoidshutter control mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The shutter portion is designed to be movable and self-operating through the existing fluid injection system. The shutter opens when fluid pressure is applied and closes when pressure is released, allowing the system to control its own operation without requiring additional complex external actuation mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The shutter portion transitions from a static closure to a dynamic, movable component that responds to fluid pressure changes. This dynamic design allows the shutter to automatically open during injection and close during non-injection periods, providing adaptive control without complex mechanical systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Object-generated harmful factors

If the shutter portion closes the passage from one side, then yarn jumping is prevented, but the clamping portions must be positioned asymmetrically

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveyarn jumping preventionVSAvoidclamping portion positioning complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Object-generated harmful factorsVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system intentionally employs asymmetric positioning of the shutter portion relative to the clamping portions. The shutter is positioned to close from one specific side of the passage, creating an asymmetric configuration that effectively prevents yarn jumping while maintaining functional simplicity through deliberate asymmetric design rather than complex symmetric mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #4Asymmetry

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

Effectively prevents yarns from jumping out during the splicing operation by actively managing fluid flow and clamping actions, ensuring stable entanglement and improved splicing efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

an injection hole opening to the passage and injecting a fluid and entangles the one yarn and the other yarn inserted through the passage

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFluid injection:

Implementation Method 2

the shutter portion closes the passage either from the one side with the first clamping portion being farther from the yarn splicing portion than the second clamping portion, or from the other side with the second clamping portion being farther from the yarn splicing portion than the first clamping portion when entangling the one yarn and the other yarn

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFluid flow control:

Data Source

PatentEP3771678B1Synthetic yarn splicer
Publication Date: 2023.03.15 TMT MACHINERY INC
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AI summary

A splicer (66) includes a yarn splicing portion (66a), a first clamping portion (123), a second clamping portion (133), and a shutter mechanism (140). The yarn splicing portion (66a) includes a chamber (114) and an injection hole (116a) and entangles a first yarn (YA) and a second yarn (YB) inserted through the chamber (114). The first clamping portion (123) clamp the first yarn (YA) and the second yarn (YB). The second clamping portion (133) clamp the first yarn (YA) and the second yarn (YB). The shutter mechanism (140) can close at least a part of the chamber (114) and closes one side or a side far from the yarn splicing portion (66a) of the first clamping portion (123) and the second clamping portion (133) in the chamber (114) when entangling the first yarn (YA) and the second yarn (YB) using the yarn splicing portion (66a).