Adjustable Puller Tool With Quick Release Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current puller tools struggle to efficiently remove vehicle components like brake drums/rotors due to rust or corrosion, often resulting in damage or significant time loss, as they cannot adapt well to the components being serviced.
Innovation Solution
A puller tool with a quick adjustment mechanism, including a cross bar with alignment notches, puller legs with a forcing screw and a quick release mechanism, allowing for precise positioning and removal of components without causing damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a universal puller is used to remove corroded components, then the tool can be applied to various components, but it cannot adapt well to the specific component being serviced
Solution Approach 1:
The puller features an adjustable jaw mechanism that allows the user to dynamically reposition the jaws along the puller body to match different component geometries. The quick adjustment mechanism enables the jaws to be moved to various positions along the puller legs, providing adaptability to different component shapes and sizes while maintaining effective contact for removal.
Solution Approach 2:
The puller is divided into modular components including adjustable jaws, puller legs, and a cross bar with alignment notches. This segmentation allows each component to be independently positioned and adjusted to fit the specific geometry of the component being serviced, improving both adaptability and operational effectiveness.
2Productivity
If traditional puller tools are used on corroded components, then the removal process can be attempted, but significant time loss occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The alignment notches on the cross bar allow for preliminary positioning of the puller jaws before applying force. This preliminary alignment ensures that the puller is correctly positioned on the component from the start, preventing misalignment issues that would cause time loss during the removal process.
Solution Approach 2:
The quick adjustment mechanism replaces traditional time-consuming manual adjustment methods with a simplified mechanical system that allows rapid repositioning of the jaws. This substitution of the adjustment mechanism significantly reduces the time required to adapt the puller to different components.
3Productivity
If components are removed using conventional methods, then removal can be achieved, but vehicle damage or other undesirable conditions occur
Solution Approach 1:
The puller allows for precise control of the removal force through its adjustable jaw mechanism and alignment system. By carefully positioning the jaws and controlling the application of force through the cross bar, the tool enables gradual and controlled component removal that minimizes the risk of sudden failures or damage to surrounding vehicle components.
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
Enables easy and secure removal of components by allowing quick adjustment and secure engagement, reducing the risk of damage and time loss during servicing.
Implementation Method 1
a forcing screw received in a middle portion of the cross bar, the forcing screw having a rotational end and an engagement end
Implementation Method 2
a quick release mechanism coupled to the puller legs to position the puller legs along a length of the cross bar
Data Source
AI summary
A puller tool and method for pulling a component from another component are provided. The puller tool can include a cross bar, a pair of puller legs that are movable along the length of the cross bar and a forcing screw. The puller legs can be quickly positioned anywhere along the length of the cross bar through a quick release mechanism. The cross bar can include notches on its outer surface to ensure that the puller legs are equidistant from each other during use.