Adjustable Brake Inspection Tool for Universal Wheel Sizing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional vehicle wheel brake space inspection methods require separate brake templates for each wheel type, limiting universality and necessitating multiple templates for different wheel sizes, which is inefficient and costly.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable vehicle wheel brake space inspection tool comprising a positioning mandrel, positioning sleeve, jackscrew, set screws, spring, fixing rod, sliding block, rotating shaft, rotating sleeve, and dial indicator, allowing for radial, vertical, and rotational adjustments to accommodate various wheel sizes and ensure accurate detection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a brake template is manufactured for each wheel type, then the inspection accuracy for that specific wheel type is improved, but the device complexity and manufacturing cost increase due to needing multiple templates
Solution Approach 1:
The inspection tool is designed with adjustable components including a telescopic arm with variable length, an adjustable dial indicator position, and a modular probe system that can adapt to different wheel types. This allows a single tool to perform inspection functions for multiple wheel configurations, eliminating the need for multiple dedicated templates while maintaining inspection accuracy through proper adjustment for each wheel type
Solution Approach 2:
The inspection tool incorporates dynamic adjustable elements such as a telescopic arm with adjustable length, a movable dial indicator mounting system, and adjustable probe positions. These dynamic features enable the tool to adapt its geometry to match different wheel sizes and configurations, providing accurate inspection across multiple wheel types with a single versatile device
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple brake templates are manufactured for different wheel sizes, then the adaptability to various wheel types is improved, but the manufacturing cost and loss of substance increase
Solution Approach 1:
A single inspection tool with adjustable components replaces multiple dedicated templates, reducing material consumption. The telescopic arm, adjustable dial indicator, and modular probes enable one tool to serve multiple wheel types, eliminating the need to manufacture separate templates for each wheel size and thereby reducing material loss
Solution Approach 2:
The inspection tool uses adjustable parameters including telescopic arm length, dial indicator position, and probe orientation to adapt to different wheel configurations. By changing these parameters rather than manufacturing different physical templates, the system achieves versatility while minimizing material consumption and manufacturing waste
3Ease of operation
If traditional brake templates are used for inspection, then the inspection process is simple, but the productivity decreases due to needing multiple templates and increased setup time
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable inspection tool maintains operational simplicity while improving productivity by consolidating multiple inspection functions into one device. The tool features intuitive adjustment mechanisms and a user-friendly dial indicator system that allow operators to quickly adapt the tool for different wheel types without complex procedures, reducing setup time and increasing inspection throughput
Solution Approach 2:
The dynamic adjustable features of the inspection tool enable quick adaptation between different wheel types during the inspection process. The telescopic arm, movable components, and adjustable probes can be rapidly reconfigured, allowing operators to maintain simple inspection procedures while significantly reducing the time needed to switch between different wheel configurations
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
The tool enables universal inspection of vehicle wheels of any size with high accuracy, simplicity, low manufacturing costs, and ease of operation, eliminating the need for multiple templates.
Implementation Method 1
a lower end of the positioning mandrel is in a tapered shape; an upper end of the positioning mandrel is cylindrical; an outer circumference of the positioning mandrel is slidably fitted with an inner hole of the positioning sleeve
Implementation Method 2
the spring is mounted within the positioning sleeve and arranged at a top end of the positioning mandrel
Implementation Method 3
the dial indicator is fixed on the fixing block... the dial indicator 13 is adjusted; the relative distance between a contact of the dial indicator 13 and the spoke fixing position of a back cavity of the vehicle wheel is adjusted
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AI summary
The present disclosure is to provide an adjustable vehicle wheel brake space inspection tool. The adjustable vehicle wheel brake space inspection tool is configured to detect the brake space of the vehicle wheel during usage and is configured to adapt to wheels of any size; and meanwhile, the adjustable vehicle wheel brake space inspection tool has the characteristics of high universality and detection accuracy, simple structure, low manufacturing cost, convenient operation, and the like.