WO2020194070A1

WO2020194070A1 - Pneumatic chips collecting apparatus

Info

Publication number: WO2020194070A1
Application number: PCT/IB2020/050137
Authority: WO
Inventors: Vineet Singh; Manoj Kumar Singh; Niraj Kumar; Anurag MAHESWARI; Vishwa Ratna MISHRA; Anurag TRIPATHI; Ankit VARSHNEY
Original assignee: F.E.T. M.J.P. Rohilkhand University
Priority date: 2019-03-27
Filing date: 2020-01-09
Publication date: 2020-10-01

Abstract

A pneumatic chips collecting apparatus is disclosed. The disclosed apparatus includes a cyclone separator having an inlet and an outlet; a storage container coupled to the outlet; a suction creator pipe coupled to the cyclone separator; anda nozzle pipe coupled to the suction creator pipe at its first end, and a second end of the nozzle pipe is coupled to a compressed air supply pipe to supply compressed air into the suction creator pipe towards an exhaust end, wherein flow of the high velocity compressed air in the suction creator pipe leads to decrease in pressure inside the suction creator pipe such that the pressure inside the suction creator pipe is less than atmospheric pressure which causes creation of vacuum inside the cyclone separator to enable suction of air and the chips form outside into the cyclone separator through the inlet for collecting the chips into the storage container.

Description

PNEUMATIC CHIPS COLLECTING APPARATUS

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates the technical field of chips collector. In particular, the present disclosure pertains to a pneumatic chips collecting apparatus for collecting chips generated during machining process such as cutting, milling, boring, sawing etc.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly referenced is prior art.

[0003] Chip formation is part of process of cutting materials by mechanical means, using tools such as saws, lathes, milling cutters and the like. Particularly, when a metal workpiece is processed in manufacturing industries through machining process than metal chips of different shape and size are produced. The chips formation depends upon the types of materials of the workpiece and other factors too. These generated chips get accumulated on the workpiece which hinders the machining operation results in decrees in the operation performance. So that removal of the produced chips are needed during machining processes.

[0004] A typical technique of removing the produced chips during machining operation uses jets of air to flow away metallic chips from their respective workpieces and machines. The typical technique used may cause eye injury of a machine operator due to flow of chips by the jet of air and also made floor dirty.

[0005] There is, therefore, a need in the art to provide a simple, efficient and cost effective pneumatic chips collecting apparatus which can can obviate above mentioned challenges in the art.

[0006] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning of“a,”“an,” and“the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of“in” includes“in” and“on” unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0007] In some embodiments, the numerical parameters set forth in the written description and attached claims are approximations that can vary depending upon the desired properties sought to be obtained by a particular embodiment. In some embodiments, the numerical parameters should be construed in light of the number of reported significant digits and by applying ordinary rounding techniques. Notwithstanding that the numerical ranges and parameters setting forth the broad scope of some embodiments of the invention are approximations, the numerical values set forth in the specific examples are reported as precisely as practicable. The numerical values presented in some embodiments of the invention may contain certain errors necessarily resulting from the standard deviation found in their respective testing measurements.

[0008] The recitation of ranges of values herein is merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value falling within the range. Unless otherwise indicated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein. All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g.“such as”) provided with respect to certain embodiments herein is intended merely to better illuminate the invention and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the invention otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element essential to the practice of the invention.

[0009] Groupings of alternative elements or embodiments of the invention disclosed herein are not to be construed as limitations. Each group member can be referred to and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of the group or other elements found herein. One or more members of a group can be included in, or deleted from, a group for reasons of convenience and/or patentability. When any such inclusion or deletion occurs, the specification is herein deemed to contain the group as modified thus fulfilling the written description of all groups used in the appended claims.

OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0010] A general object of the present disclosure is to provide an improved chips collector for collecting chips produced during machining process.

[0011] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an improved pneumatic chips collecting apparatus for collecting chips produced during cutting, milling, boring, sawing etc.

[0012] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide simple and cost effective pneumatic chips collecting apparatus for handling chips produced during cutting, milling, boring, sawing etc. [0013] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide a pneumatic chip collecting apparatus to increases safety as well as to keep work place clean.

[0014] Another object of the present disclosure is to provide an improved pneumatic chip collecting apparatus which can be easily implemented for collecting chips produced during machining process.

[0015] These and other objects of the present invention will become readily apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

SUMMARY

[0016] The present invention relates the technical field of chips collector. In particular, the present disclosure pertains to pneumatic chips collecting apparatus for collecting chips generated during machining process such as cutting, milling, boring, sawing etc.

[0017] In an aspect, the present disclosure provides a chips collecting apparatus can include a cyclone separator having an inlet configured at upper side and an outlet configured at lower end of the cyclone separator; a storage container coupled to the outlet of the cyclone separator for storing chips; a suction creator pipe coupled to a top surface of the cyclone separator at its one end, and opened at an exhaust end; and a nozzle pipe coupled to upper side of the suction creator pipe such that a first end of the nozzle pipe is extending into the suction creator pipe, and a second end of the nozzle pipe is coupled to a compressed air supply pipe to supply compressed air with high velocity into the suction creator pipe towards the exhaust end of the suction creator pipe, wherein flow of the high velocity compressed air in the suction creator pipe leads to decrease in pressure inside the suction creator pipe such that the pressure inside the suction creator pipe is less than atmospheric pressure which causes creation of vacuum inside the cyclone separator.

[0018] In an aspect, creation of the vacuum in the cyclone separator enable suction of air and the chips form outside into the cyclone separator through the inlet for collecting the chips into the storage container.

[0019] In an embodiment, the cyclone separator having a cylindrical body defined by a circumferential wall and a top wall of the cylindrical body, and a truncated cone coupled to lower edgeof the cylindrical body.

[0020] In an embodiment, the inlet is a tangential inlet coupled to the circumferential wall of the cylindrical body of the cyclone separator for sucking air and chips thus forming a vertical vertex into the cyclone separator such that heavy chips move along wall of the cyclone separator due to centrifugal force where air velocity is less, and are discharged though the outlet of the cyclone separator into the storage container, and wherein the air is passed into the suction creator pipe.

[0021] In an embodiment, the compressed air supply pipe is coupled to a compressor for supplying compressed air.

[0022] In an embodiment, the suction creator pipe is U-shaped at its upper end that is coupled to the top wall of the cylindrical body of the cyclone separator such that the upper end of the cyclone separator is extending into the cylindrical body.

[0023] In an embodiment, the nozzle pipeis a U-shaped at its upper end such that the first end of the nozzle pipe is extending along a centre axis of suction creator pipe.

[0024] In an embodiment, the storage container is detachably coupled to the cyclone separator, and wherein the storage container having a lid configured to move between a closed position to close the storage container and an opened position to empty the storage container when the storage container gets full.

[0025] In an embodiment, the cyclone separator is made of metals and metal alloy.

[0026] In an embodiment, the suction creator pipe can be made of any of a metal alloys and polymeric material.

[0027] In an embodiment, the nozzle pipe is made of any of a metal alloy and polymeric material.

[0028] Various objects, features, aspects and advantages of the inventive subject matter will become more apparent from the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, along with the accompanying drawing figures in which like numerals represent like components.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0029] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.

[0030] In the figures, similar components and/or features may have the same reference label. Further, various components of the same type may be distinguished by following the reference label with a second label that distinguishes among the similar components. If only the first reference label is used in the specification, the description is applicable to any one of the similar components having the same first reference label irrespective of the second reference label.

[0031] FIG. 1 illustrates exemplary representation of the proposed pneumatic chips collecting apparatus, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] If the specification states a component or feature“may”,“can”,“could”, or

“might” be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be included or have the characteristic.

[0033] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. This disclosure may however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to the embodiments set forth herein. These embodiments are provided so that this disclosure will be thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the disclosure to those of ordinary skill in the art. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the disclosure, as well as specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that perform the same function, regardless of structure).

[0034] Various terms as used herein are shown below. To the extent a term used in a claim is not defined below, it should be given the broadest definition persons in the pertinent art have given that term as reflected in printed publications and issued patents at the time of filing.

[0035] Embodiments explained herein relate to an improved and efficient pneumatic apparatus for collecting chips generated during machining process such as cutting, milling, boring, sawing etc. The disclosed pneumatic chips collecting apparatus is based on a Bernoulli theorem, Pascal’s law, and centrifugal force for collecting chips from outside.

[0036] In an aspect, the disclosed pneumatic chips collecting apparatus incorporates a a cyclone separator having an inlet configured at upper side and an outlet configured at lower end of the cyclone separator; a storage container coupled to the outlet of the cyclone separator for storing chips; a suction creator pipe coupled to a top surface of the cyclone separator at its one end, and opened at an exhaust end; and a nozzle pipe coupled to upper side of the suction creator pipe such that a first end of the nozzle pipe is extending into the suction creator pipe, and a second end of the nozzle pipe is coupled to a compressed air supply pipe to supply compressed air with high velocity into the suction creator pipe towards the exhaust end of the suction creator pipe, wherein flow of the high velocity compressed air in the suction creator pipe leads to decrease in pressure inside the suction creator pipe such that the pressure inside the suction creator pipe is less than atmospheric pressure which causes creation of vacuum inside the cyclone separator.

[0037] In an embodiment, creation of the vacuum in the cyclone separator can enable suction of air and the chips form outside into the cyclone separator through the inlet for collecting the chips into the storage container.

[0038] In an embodiment, the compressed air supply pipe is coupled to a compressor for supplying compressed air.

[0039] Referring to FIG. 1 shows the proposed pneumatic chips collecting apparatus, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure. As shown, the proposed pneumatic chips collecting apparatus (also referred to as apparatus hereinafter) 100 includes a a cyclone separator 102 having a cylindrical body 102 defined by a circumferential wall and top wall of the cylindrical body, and a truncated cone 106 coupled to lower edgeof the cylindrical body 104. The cyclone separator 102 incorporates a tangential inlet 108 coupled to the side wall of the the cylindrical body 104, and an outlet (not shown) at at lower end of the truncated cone 106.

[0040] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 includes a storage container 110 coupled to the outlet of the cyclone separator 102 for storing chips. The storage container 110 can be of any shape and size based on requirement.

[0041] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 includes a suction creator pipe 112 coupled to the top wall of the cylindrical body 104 at its one end, and opened at its exhaust end 114. The suction creator pipe is U-shaped at its upper end that is coupled to the top wall of the cylindrical body 104 of the cyclone separator 102 such that the upper end of the suction creator pipe 112 is extended into the cylindrical body 104.

[0042] In an embodiment, the suction creator pipe 112 is fluidically coupled to the cyclone separator 102.

[0043] In an embodiment, the apparatus 100 also includes a nozzle pipe 116 coupled to upper side of the suction creator pipe 112 such that a first end of the nozzle pipe 116 is extending into the suction creator pipe 112, and a second end of the nozzle pipe 116 is coupled to a compressed air supply pipe (not shown) to supply compressed air with high velocity into the suction creator pipe 112 towards the exhaust end 114 of the suction creator pipe. [0044] In an embodiment, the nozzle pipel l6 is a U-shaped at its upper end such that the first end of the nozzle pipe 116 is extending along a centre axis of suction creator pipe 112.

[0045] In an embodiment, the compressed air supply pipe is coupled to a compressor for supplying compressed air.

[0046] In an embodiment, flow of the high velocity compressed air in the suction creator pipe 112 leads to decrease in pressure inside the suction creator pipe 112 such that the pressure inside the suction creator pipe is less than atmospheric pressure which causes creation of vacuum inside the cyclone separator 102.

[0047] In an embodiment, creation of the vacuum in the cyclone separator 102 can enable suction of air and the chips form outside into the cyclone separator 102 through the inlet 108 for collecting the chips into the storage container 110.

[0048] In an embodiment, the suction of the air and chips though the tangential inlet

18 leads to formation of a vertical vertex into the cyclone separator 102 such that heavy chips move along wall of the cyclone separator 102 due to centrifugal force where air velocity is less, and are discharged though the outlet of the cyclone separator 102 into the storage container 110, and the air is passed into the suction creator pipe 112.

[0049] In an embodiment, the storage container 110 can be detachably coupled to the truncated cone 106 of the cyclone separator 102. In an embodiment, the storage container can incorporate a lid configured to move between a closed position to close the storage container 110 and an opened position to empty the storage container 110 when the storage container gets full.

[0050] In an embodiment, the cyclone separator 102 can be made of metals and metal alloy.

[0051] In an embodiment, the suction creator pipe 112 can be made of any of a metal alloys and polymeric material.

[0052] In an embodiment, the nozzle pipe 116 can be made of any of a metal alloy and polymeric material.

[0053] In an exemplary embodiment, the cyclone separator 102 can be made of aluminum.

[0054] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The inventive patient matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context.In particular, the terms “includes” and “including” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, components, or steps that are not expressly referenced. Where the specification claims refers to at least one of something selected from the group consisting of A, B, C ....and N, the text should be interpreted as requiring only one element from the group, not A plus N, or B plus N, etc. The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.

[0055] While embodiments of the present disclosure have been illustrated and described, it will be clear that the disclosure is not limited to these embodiments only. Numerous modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the disclosure, as described in the claims.

ADVANTAGES OF THE INVENTION

[0056] The present disclosure provides an improved chips collector for collecting chips produced during machining process.

[0057] The present disclosure provides an improved pneumatic chips collecting apparatus for collecting chips produced during cutting, milling, boring, sawing etc.

[0058] The present disclosure provides simple and cost effective pneumatic chips collecting apparatus for handling chips produced during cutting, milling, boring, sawing etc.

[0059] The present disclosure provides a pneumatic chip collecting apparatus to increases safety as well as to keep work place clean.

[0060] The present disclosure provides an improved pneumatic chip collecting apparatus which can be easily implemented for collecting chips produced during machining process.

Claims

We Claim:

1. A chips collecting apparatus comprising: a cyclone separator having an inlet configured at upper side and an outlet configured at lower endof the cyclone separator;

a storage container coupled to the outlet of the cyclone separator for storing chips;

a suction creator pipe coupled to a top surface of the cyclone separator at its one end, and opened at an exhaust end; and

a nozzle pipe coupled to upper side of the suction creator pipe such that a first end of the nozzle pipe is extending into the suction creator pipe, and a second end of the nozzle pipe is coupled to a compressed air supply pipe to supply compressed air with high velocity into the suction creator pipe to wards the exhaust end of the suction creator pipe, wherein flow of the high velocity compressed air in the suction creator pipe leads to decrease in pressure inside the suction creator pipe such that the pressure inside the suction creator pipe is less than atmospheric pressure which causes creation of vacuum inside the cyclone separator, and

wherein creation of vacuum in the cyclone separator enable suction of air and chips form outside into the cyclone separator through the inlet for collecting the chips into the storage container.

2. The chips collecting apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cyclone separator incorporates a cylindrical body defined by a circumferential wall and top wall of the cylindrical body, and a truncated cone coupled to lower edge of the cylindrical body.

3. The chips collecting apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein the inlet is a tangential inlet coupled to the circumferential wall of the cylindrical body of the cyclone separator for sucking air and chips thus forming a vertical vertex into the cyclone separator such that heavy chips move along wall of the cyclone separator due to centrifugal force where air velocity is less, and are discharged though the outlet of the cyclone separator into the storage container, and wherein the air is passed into the suction creator pipe.

4. The chips collecting apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein the suction creator pipe having a U-shaped bend at its upper end that is coupled to the top wall of the cylindrical body of the cyclone separator such that the upper end of the suction creator pipe is extending into the cylindrical body.

5. The chips collecting apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the compressed air supply pipe is coupled to a compressor for supplying compressed air.

6. The chips collecting apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the nozzle pipe having a U- shaped bend at its upper end such that the first end of the nozzle pipe is extending along a center axis of suction creator pipe.

7. The chips collecting apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the storage container is detachably coupled to the cyclone separator, and wherein the storage container having a lid configured to move between a closed position to close the storage container and an opened position to empty the storage container when the storage container gets full.

8. The chips collecting apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the cyclone separator is made of metals and metal alloy.

9. The chips collecting apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the suction creator pipe is made of any of a metal alloys and polymeric material.

10. The chips collecting apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein the nozzle pipe is made of any of a metal alloy and polymeric material.