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“Automatic Magnet Insertion In The Magnetic Module”

Abstract: An automatic magnet insertion assembly for inserting magnet in a magnet module comprising a vertically operated cylinder moving in a direction parallel to axis X-X. A calibrated weight placed beneath the cylinder wherein a distal end of the cylinder relates to a first end of the calibrated weight and a second end of the calibrated weight linked with a proximate end of a bar. The bar is posited below the calibrated weight wherein a distal end of the bar is configured to insert a magnet in the magnet module; a top plate positioned perpendicular to the axis X-X wherein the calibrated weight rests at initial position a magazine of magnets is placed adjacent to the bar and the magnets are arranged parallel to the axis X-X [Figure 1]

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Patent Information

Application #
Filing Date
03 April 2017
Publication Number
40/2018
Publication Type
INA
Invention Field
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Status
Email
ipo@knspartners.com
Parent Application

Applicants

MINDA CORPORATION LTD
D-6-11, Sec – 59, Noida – 201301, Uttar Pradesh, India

Inventors

1. Girish Kumar
D-6-11, Sec – 59, Noida – 201301, Uttar Pradesh, India
2. Sanjiv Gulati
D-6-11, Sec – 59, Noida – 201301, Uttar Pradesh, India

Specification

TECHNICAL FIELD:
The present disclosure relates to insertion of magnet in the magnet module. More particularly the present disclosure relates to an automatic insertion of magnet in the magnetic module without damaging the spring present in the magnet module.
BACKGROUND:
The keys of the vehicle are manufactured in different step process and in one step magnets are required to be inserted in the case. In the existing mechanism, the magnets are inserted manually and due to which the insertion of magnets is not properly controlled. Also, the springs present in the module is damaged due to variable load applied on the magnets. In the existing method there has been no provision to automatically insert magnet in the case without damaging the spring present in the module. Also, the magnets are not properly inserted in the case of the key due to failure of spring in the module.
Hence there has been a need to develop a method so to overcome the existing problem.
SUMMARY
The present disclosure relates to an automatic magnet insertion in the magnetic module which works without damaging the spring present in the module. The present disclosure works on the principle of potential energy under the influence of gravity. In the present disclosure when a body is released from a height it falls under the force of gravity having a magnitude equal to mgh where m is the mass of the body, g is the acceleration due to gravity and h is the height from which the body falls.

In a non-limiting embodiment of the disclosure an automatic magnet insertion assembly for inserting magnet in a magnet module comprising a vertically operated cylinder moving in a direction parallel to axis X-X. A calibrated weight placed beneath the cylinder wherein a distal end of the cylinder relates to a first end of the calibrated weight and a second end of the calibrated weight linked with a proximate end of a bar. The bar is posited below the calibrated weight wherein a distal end of the bar is configured to insert a magnet in the magnet module. A top plate is positioned perpendicular to the axis X-X wherein the calibrated weight rests at initial position a magazine of magnets is placed adjacent to the bar and the magnets are arranged parallel to the axis X-X. A horizontally operated cylinder with a punch moving in a direction perpendicular to the axis X-X. A slot adapted to receive the magnets from the magazine; a spring located magnet module adapted to receive the magnet wherein the weight of the calibrated weight is calibrated to apply force less than the spring solid length of the spring thereby preventing damaging of the spring.
In an embodiment the automatic magnet insertion assembly wherein the calibrated weight is made by non-ferrous material.
In an embodiment a method of inserting the magnet in the magnet module using the automatic magnet insertion assembly comprises following steps inserting the magnet in the slot by operating horizontally operated cylinder wherein the punch strikes the magnet and the magnet is placed below the distal end of the bar a sensor sensing the location of magnet and sending feedback to controller the calibrated weight disengages with the vertically operated cylinder; free falls from the top plate and strikes the proximate end of the bar after receiving signal from the sensor the proximate end of the bar moves downward due to striking of calibrated weight and moves the magnet in the magnet module.
In an embodiment the spring of the magnet module is placed parallel to the axis X-X
In an embodiment wherein, magnet is placed above the spring.

In an embodiment the vertically operated cylinder and horizontally operated cylinder are pneumatically operated.
In an embodiment the magnet which is inserted is attracted by a dummy key magnet of required code
In an embodiment the magnet module is located on a locator carried by pneumatic slider.
In an embodiment the module comprising of four cavities and three magnets are inserted in the three-magnet module cavity.
In an embodiment wherein once the magnets are inserted then calibrated weight is drawn above by the vertically operated cylinder.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF FIGURES
The novel features and characteristics of the disclosure are set forth in the description. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:
Figure 1 and 2 illustrates the setup of automatic magnet insertion system at initial condition in accordance with the embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 3 and 4 illustrates the setup of automatic magnet insertion system at final condition when operation is performed according to the embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
While the invention is subject to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the figures and will be described below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the invention to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternative falling within the scope of the invention.
It is to be noted that a person skilled in the art can be motivated from the present invention and can perform various modifications. However, such modifications should be construed within the scope of the invention.
Accordingly, the drawings are showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present invention so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having benefit of the description herein. The terms "comprises", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that an assembly, setup, system, device that comprises a list of components does not include only those components but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent to such system or device or setup. In other words, one or more elements in the system or apparatus or device proceeded by "comprises a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the assembly or system or apparatus. The following paragraphs explain present invention.
The present disclosure relates to an automatic magnet insertion in the magnetic module which works without damaging the spring present in the module. The present disclosure works on the principle of potential energy under the influence of gravity. In the present disclosure when a body is released from a height it falls under the force of gravity having a magnitude equal to mgh where m is the mass of the

body, g is the acceleration due to gravity and h is the height from which the body falls.
Figure 1 illustrates the setup of the automatic magnet insertion (100) for inserting magnet (4) in a magnet module (5) comprising a vertically operated cylinder (1) moving in a direction parallel to axis X-X. The cylinder is pneumatically operated having a proximate (la) and a distal end (lb). The cylinder moves longitudinally in the direction parallel to the axis X-X in between the proximate end and distal end. A calibrated weight (2) is placed beneath the cylinder wherein the distal end (lb) of the cylinder (1) relates to a first end (2a) of the calibrated weight (2) and a second end (2b) of the calibrated weight (2) linked with a proximate end (3a) of a bar (3). The calibrated weight is locked with the distal end of the cylinder. The bar (3) is posited below the calibrated weight (2) wherein a distal end (3b) of the bar is configured to insert a magnet (4) in the magnet module (5). A top plate (6) positioned perpendicular to the axis X-X wherein the calibrated weight (2) rests at initial position. A magazine (7) of magnets (4) is placed adjacent to the bar (3) and the magnets 4) are arranged parallel to the axis X-X. A horizontally operated cylinder (8) with a punch (9) moving in a direction perpendicular to the axis X-X. A slot (10) adapted to receive the magnets (4) from the magazine (7). A spring (11) located in the magnet module (5) adapted to receive the magnet (4). In an embodiment of the present disclosure the weight of the calibrated weight (2) is calibrated to apply force less than the spring solid length of the spring (11) thereby preventing damaging of the spring (11).
The assembly (1) comprises four singling cylinders, two on each side mounted on the base plate for pushing the magnet to the hole from the magnet magazine. Four magnet magazines (7) are also placed for feeding magnets (4) to the singling cylinders. In an embodiment of the present disclosure the weight is calibrated in such a manner that it does not apply the force more than spring solid length force which will not compress the spring more than its solid length and damage the spring.

As illustrated in figure 1-2 the calibrated weight (2) is at initial position and the process of insertion of magnet (4) in the case is not started. A proximate end of the bar is connected with the calibrated free fall weight having sharp ends and distal end is free which pushes the magnet from the magazine when the operation is started. The magazine having series of magnets having identical shape and size. Figure also illustrates the magnet module where the magnet is to be placed having spring in which the magnet is configured inside. Figure 3-4 illustrates the final condition of the setup. The magnet module (5) is located on a locator and it will be carried by pneumatic slider. Three magnets are inserted in the hole in two steps which can be inserted in a combination of 24 ways. The present disclosure works on the principle of potential energy under the influence of gravity. In the present disclosure when a body is released from a height it falls under the force of gravity having a magnitude equal to mgh where m is the mass of the body, g is the acceleration due to gravity and h is the height from which the body falls.
The following paragraph describes the working of automatic magnetic insertion assembly. To start the working of magnetic insertion assembly (1) the PLC commands the horizontal operated cylinder (8) to push the required magnets (4) to the holes from the magnet magazine (7) according to the magnet code. A sensor sensing the location of magnet sends the feedback to controller. The calibrated weight disengages from the vertically operated cylinder and free falls under gravity from the top plate and strikes the proximate end of the bar. The proximate end of the bar moves downward due to striking of calibrated weight and moves the magnet in the magnet module. The magnet inserted get attracted by the dummy key magnet of required code so that magnet do not come out by the spring force. Once the magnets are inserted then calibrated weight punch will be pulled up by the pneumatic cylinder. Side pneumatic cylinder will move the top half portion of machine to match other holes of case and left coded magnet that is to be inserted will be pushed by the singling cylinder to the hole location. Again, the calibrated weight is released, and the magnets are inserted in the case holes. The punch will be pulled up by the pneumatic cylinder and the magnet module comes out from the machine by the linear pneumatic slider.

List of Reference Numerals

Equivalents:
The embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
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 embodiments as described herein.
Throughout this specification the word "comprise", or variations such as "comprises" or "comprising", will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers or steps.
The use of the expression "at least" or "at least one" suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the disclosure to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.

Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles and the like that has been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context for the disclosure. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form a part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the disclosure as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this application.
The numerical values mentioned for the various physical parameters, dimensions or quantities are only approximations and it is envisaged that the values higher/lower than the numerical values assigned to the parameters, dimensions or quantities fall within the scope of the disclosure, unless there is a statement in the specification specific to the contrary.
While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the particular features of this disclosure, it will be appreciated that various modifications can be made, and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other modifications in the nature of the disclosure or the preferred embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.


WE CLAIM:
1. An automatic magnet insertion assembly (100) for inserting magnet (4) in a
magnet module (5) comprising:
a vertically operated cylinder (1) moving in a direction parallel to axis X-X
a calibrated weight (2) placed beneath the cylinder wherein a distal end (lb) of the
cylinder (1) relates to a first end (2a) of the calibrated weight (2) and a second end
(2b) of the calibrated weight (2) linked with a proximate end (3a) of a bar (3);
the bar (3) is posited below the calibrated weight (2) wherein a distal end (3b) of the
bar is configured to insert a magnet (4) in the magnet module (5);
a top plate (6) positioned perpendicular to the axis X-X wherein the calibrated
weight (2) rests at initial position
a magazine (7) of magnets (4) is placed adjacent to the bar (3) and the magnets (4)
are arranged parallel to the axis X-X;
a horizontally operated cylinder (8) with a punch (9) moving in a direction
perpendicular to the axis X-X
a slot (10) adapted to receive the magnets (4) from the magazine (7);
a spring (11) located magnet module (5) adapted to receive the magnet (4);
wherein the weight of the calibrated weight (2) is calibrated to apply force less than
the spring solid length of the spring (11) thereby preventing damaging of the spring
(11).
2. The automatic magnet insertion assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the calibrated weight (2) is made by non-ferrous material.
3. The automatic magnet insertion assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the spring (11) of the magnet module (5) is placed parallel to the axis X-X.
4. The automatic magnet insertion assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1 wherein
magnet (4) is placed above the spring (11).

5. The automatic magnet insertion assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the vertically operated cylinder (2) and horizontally operated cylinder (8) are pneumatically operated.
6. The automatic magnet insertion assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the magnet (4) which is inserted is attracted by a dummy key magnet of required code.
7. The automatic magnet insertion assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the magnet module (5) is located on a locator carried by pneumatic slider.
8. The automatic magnet insertion assembly (1) as claimed in claim 1 wherein the magnet module (5) comprising of four cavities and three magnets are inserted in the three-magnet module cavity.
9. A method of inserting the magnet (4) in the magnet module (5) using the
automatic magnet insertion assembly as claimed in claim 1 comprises following
steps:
inserting the magnet (4) in the slot by operating horizontally operated cylinder (8)
wherein the punch (9) strikes the magnet (4) and the magnet (4) is placed below the
distal end (3b) of the bar (3); a sensor sensing the location of magnet and sending
feedback to controller;
the calibrated weight (2) disengages with the vertically operated cylinder (1); free
falls under gravity from the top plate (6) and strikes the proximate end (3a) of the
bar (3) after receiving signal from the sensor;
the proximate end (3a) of the bar (3) moves downward due to striking of calibrated
weight (2) and moves the magnet (4) in the magnet module (5).
10. The method of inserting the magnet (4) in the magnet module (5) as claimed in
claim 5 wherein once the magnets are inserted in the magnet module (5); the
calibrated weight (2) is drawn above by the vertically operated cylinder (1).

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Application Documents

# Name Date
1 201711011980-FER.pdf 2019-10-25
1 Form 5 [03-04-2017(online)].pdf 2017-04-03
2 201711011980-FORM 18 [11-05-2018(online)].pdf 2018-05-11
2 Form 3 [03-04-2017(online)].pdf 2017-04-03
3 Form 1 [03-04-2017(online)].pdf 2017-04-03
3 201711011980-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [03-04-2018(online)].pdf 2018-04-03
4 Drawing [03-04-2017(online)].pdf 2017-04-03
4 201711011980-CORRESPONDENCE-OTHERS [03-04-2018(online)].pdf 2018-04-03
5 201711011980-DRAWING [03-04-2018(online)].pdf 2018-04-03
5 Description(Provisional) [03-04-2017(online)].pdf 2017-04-03
6 abstract.jpg 2017-06-08
7 201711011980-DRAWING [03-04-2018(online)].pdf 2018-04-03
7 Description(Provisional) [03-04-2017(online)].pdf 2017-04-03
8 201711011980-CORRESPONDENCE-OTHERS [03-04-2018(online)].pdf 2018-04-03
8 Drawing [03-04-2017(online)].pdf 2017-04-03
9 201711011980-COMPLETE SPECIFICATION [03-04-2018(online)].pdf 2018-04-03
9 Form 1 [03-04-2017(online)].pdf 2017-04-03
10 Form 3 [03-04-2017(online)].pdf 2017-04-03
10 201711011980-FORM 18 [11-05-2018(online)].pdf 2018-05-11
11 Form 5 [03-04-2017(online)].pdf 2017-04-03
11 201711011980-FER.pdf 2019-10-25

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