18367280. HAIRPIN COIL FLATTENING CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR simplified abstract (HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY)

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HAIRPIN COIL FLATTENING CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR

Organization Name

HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY

Inventor(s)

Taeuk Cha of Changwon-Si (KR)

Taekyun An of Hwaseong-Si (KR)

HAIRPIN COIL FLATTENING CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18367280 titled 'HAIRPIN COIL FLATTENING CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR

Simplified Explanation

The system described in the patent application is designed to process rectangular material from a coil, including unwinding the material from a coil, flattening it, shaping it into a hairpin configuration, and controlling the pressing amount of the material based on batch information and physical properties.

  • Unwinding unit to unwind rectangular material from a coil
  • Flattening device to flatten the material
  • Shaping device to transform the material into a hairpin configuration
  • Reader to scan identification code of the bobbin for batch information
  • Controller to store reference graph of pressing amount for each batch and calculate pressing amount based on physical properties
  • Selectively control pressing amount of flattening rollers based on calculated amount

Potential Applications

The technology could be applied in manufacturing processes where precise control over the pressing amount of materials is required, such as in the production of metal components or electronic parts.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of inconsistent pressing amounts in material processing, ensuring uniform quality and accuracy in the final product.

Benefits

The system offers improved efficiency, accuracy, and consistency in processing rectangular materials, leading to higher quality products and reduced waste.

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology could be utilized in industries such as automotive manufacturing, electronics production, and metal fabrication for efficient and precise processing of materials.

Possible Prior Art

Prior art in material processing systems may include similar devices for unwinding, flattening, and shaping materials, but the specific control over pressing amounts based on batch information and physical properties may be a unique feature of this innovation.

Unanswered Questions

How does the system handle variations in material thickness or composition during processing?

The patent application does not provide specific details on how the system adjusts for variations in material properties.

What is the expected maintenance schedule for the system to ensure optimal performance over time?

The patent application does not mention any maintenance requirements or schedules for the system.


Original Abstract Submitted

A system for processing a rectangular material from a coil is provided. The system may include an unwinding unit configured to unwind a rectangular material from a coil wound on a bobbin, a flattening device configured to flatten the unwound rectangular material, a shaping device configured to transform the flattened rectangular material into a shaped hairpin configuration; a reader configured to recognize, based on scanning an identification code of the bobbin mounted on the unwinding unit, batch information, and a controller configured to store, based on the batch information, a reference graph of a pressing amount for each batch of the bobbin set through a test; calculate, based on the stored reference graph and a change in physical properties of a rectangular material, a pressing amount for a rectangular material; and selectively control, based on the calculated pressing amount, a pressing amount of an individual flattening roller of flattening rollers.