Actuation Tool with Adjustable Arms for Levelling Coating Parts
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing levelling devices for coating parts lack efficient and user-friendly actuation mechanisms, particularly in adjusting to varying thicknesses of coating parts and ensuring precise coplanar arrangement during installation.
Innovation Solution
An actuation tool with a positioning mechanism allowing arms to adjust to different degrees of opening, featuring a separator with recesses and a pin system, and a spring mechanism to maintain secure positions, enabling easy adaptation to part thickness and facilitating levelling with reduced operator effort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a simple actuation tool is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to inability to adjust to varying part thicknesses
Solution Approach 1:
The actuation tool incorporates adjustable arm separation through a positioning mechanism with multiple discrete positions, allowing the tool to adapt dynamically to different coating part thicknesses while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure
Solution Approach 2:
The tool allows changing the geometric parameter of arm separation distance to match varying part thicknesses, enabling the same tool structure to operate effectively across different application scenarios without requiring complete redesign
2Device complexity
If fixed arm separation is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability deteriorates for varying coating part thicknesses
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning mechanism transforms a static arm separation structure into a dynamic one with multiple predetermined positions, providing adaptability to different thicknesses while avoiding the complexity of continuous adjustment mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The continuous range of arm separation adjustments is segmented into discrete predetermined positions, achieving adaptability through a simplified mechanism that only requires selection from fixed positions rather than continuous control
3Manufacturing precision
If manual effort is increased, then the levelling precision is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The cam profile with variable pitch translates small rotational movements of the handle into amplified linear displacement of the second part, providing mechanical advantage that reduces operator effort while achieving precise levelling
Solution Approach 2:
The cam mechanism acts as an intermediary that converts the operator's rotational input into controlled linear pressure between the parts, amplifying the effective force and improving levelling precision without requiring excessive manual effort
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables precise levelling of coating parts across varying thicknesses with reduced manual effort, ensuring correct positioning and efficient operation by allowing adjustable arm separation and maintaining secure positions.
Implementation Method 1
said actuation tool comprising a mechanism for positioning of the arms in various positions, in different degrees of opening, and for regulating the rotational relative movement of said arms once arranged in any of the positions allowed by the positioning mechanism
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device comprising a first part (1) provided with a base (11) and a rod (12) having an opening or recess (13) for the engagement of an actuation tool (3), a second part (2) provided with a through-opening (21) for mounting on the rod (12) of the first part (1) and a surface for supporting the tool (3), as well as a tool (3) of the second part (2) along the rod (12) of the first part (1). The tool (3) comprises: a first arm (31) and a second arm (32) hinged on an Intermediate shaft (33), having respective ends (31a, 32a) for acting on the first part (1) and the second part (2), and respective handles (31b and 32b); a mechanism (4) for positioning and regulating the rotational relative movement of the arms (31, 32).