Adjustable Clamping Socket for Multi-Size Threaded Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional sockets are limited to specific inner diameters, requiring multiple sockets for different threaded components, causing inconvenience and operational disruptions due to lack or damage of specific sizes.
Innovation Solution
A gripping tool with a clamping assembly and driving member that adjusts the opening and closing to clamp objects of varying sizes through axial movement, using a sleeve ring, clamping blocks, and elastic members, allowing efficient adaptation to different specifications.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional socket with fixed inner diameter is used, then the structure is simple and easy to manufacture, but the adaptability is limited as it can only grip threaded components of specific sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The gripping tool employs a dynamic clamping assembly with multiple clamping blocks that can move axially along the sleeve ring. The clamping blocks are connected by elastic members that allow them to shift positions, enabling the tool to adapt its inner diameter to match different sized threaded components. This dynamic adjustment mechanism transforms a static fixed-diameter socket into a versatile adjustable-grip tool.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamping assembly is segmented into multiple independent clamping blocks (first clamping block, second clamping block, etc.) that can move relative to each other along the sleeve ring. Each clamping block can be positioned independently to accommodate different component sizes, allowing the tool to achieve various inner diameters while maintaining structural integrity through the connecting elastic members.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple single-sized sockets are prepared to fulfill different operation demands, then the adaptability to different threaded component sizes is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to the burden of carrying and selecting the correct socket size
Solution Approach 1:
The gripping tool is designed as a universal socket that can perform multiple functions by adjusting its clamping assembly. A single tool unit can grip threaded components of various sizes (e.g., 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 16mm) by simply adjusting the clamping blocks' positions, eliminating the need for users to carry and switch between multiple specialized sockets of different sizes.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple single-sized sockets are carried to cover all possible sizes, then the adaptability is improved, but the loss of time increases due to the need to search for and select the correct socket size during operations
Solution Approach 1:
The gripping tool comes pre-configured with a complete set of clamping blocks and elastic members that can be quickly adjusted to any required size. The elastic members are pre-installed to provide the necessary flexibility and rebound force. When a user needs to grip a component of a different size, they can quickly adjust the clamping blocks along the sleeve ring without needing to search for, select, or assemble separate sockets, thereby minimizing time loss during operations.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enhances the application scope and operation efficiency by accurately clamping objects of different sizes, ensuring stable clamping force and preventing slipping, thus reducing the need for multiple sockets.
Implementation Method 1
Through the elastic members of the clamping assembly, the present invention ensures the stable connection between the clamping blocks, so that the clamping force is stably provided during the clamping process
Data Source
AI summary
A gripping tool includes a sleeve ring, a clamping assembly, and a driving member. The sleeve ring defines an axis, and has a receiving groove and a combination portion on two ends relative to the axis. The receiving groove has a guiding portion. The clamping assembly is disposed in the receiving groove, and includes multiple clamping blocks and elastic members. Each clamping block is arranged around the axis. Two ends of each elastic member abut two neighboring clamping blocks. The driving member has opposite first and second ends, the first end rotationally disposed in the sleeve ring along the axis and abutting the clamping assembly, the second end having a concave stepped connection bore. When the driving member rotates relative to the axis, the clamping assembly slides obliquely along the guiding portion, and the clamping blocks move away from or toward the axis, gripping objects of different sizes for removal.