Adjustable Position Gauge for Mixed-Size Wheel Bolt Holes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional position gauges are not adaptable for measuring the angle and position of wheel bolt holes with different pitch sizes, limiting their applicability in mixed-line production environments.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable position gauge comprising a measuring column, adjusting block, set screw, base plate, tensioning block, nut, and conical block, with T-shaped grooves and threads, allowing for precise adjustment of the measuring column and tensioning mechanism to accommodate various bolt hole configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a traditional position gauge is used for measuring wheel bolt holes, then the measurement can be performed, but the gauge cannot be adapted for different pitch sizes and wheel types
Solution Approach 1:
The position gauge employs adjustable components including the adjusting block that can move along the base plate, the measuring column with adjustable height, and the tensioning block that can be repositioned. These dynamic elements allow the gauge to adapt to different wheel types and bolt hole pitch sizes while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The position gauge is divided into several independent functional modules: the base plate with T-shaped grooves, the adjusting block with threaded holes, the measuring column, the tensioning block, and the conical block. This segmentation allows each component to be adjusted independently, providing versatility for different measurement requirements while keeping the device structure clear and manageable.
2Adaptability or versatility
If a specialized position gauge is designed for each wheel type, then measurement precision can be ensured, but the production cost increases and general applicability is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The position gauge is designed as a universal measurement tool that can measure different wheel types and bolt hole configurations through its adjustable components. The base plate with curved T-shaped grooves allows the adjusting block to be positioned at different angles and radii, enabling the same gauge to serve multiple wheel types without requiring separate specialized gauges for each, thereby reducing production costs while maintaining measurement precision.
3Manufacturing precision
If the measuring column position is fixed, then the structure is simple, but it cannot measure bolt holes with different pitch sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The measuring column is designed with adjustable positioning capabilities through threaded holes in the adjusting block, allowing it to be moved to different locations along the base plate. This dynamic adjustment capability enables precise measurement of bolt holes with different pitch sizes while maintaining a relatively simple adjustment mechanism using basic threaded fasteners.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables precise measurement of angle and position of wheel bolt holes with different pitch sizes, offering high detection precision, simplicity, convenience, and low production costs, making it suitable for general application across different wheels.
Implementation Method 1
The middle portion of the conical block has an external thread to match with the inner hole of the nut
Implementation Method 2
The inner side of the tensioning block is conical and is matched with the conical surface of the lower end of the conical block
Data Source
AI summary
The present application provides an adjustable position gauge, which comprises a measuring column, an adjusting block, a set screw, a base plate, a tensioning block, a nut, a conical block and the like. The application may measure the angle between different bolt holes and the position of the wheel bolt hole with different pitch sizes.