Quick Disassembly Tool for ATV Connection Modules

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional connection tools for four-wheeled off-road vehicles, such as ATVs and UTVs, have a complex structure that makes assembly and disassembly difficult due to the need for multiple components to be connected.

Innovation Solution

A quick disassembly tool with a pressing block and fixing block for press-fitting a connection module, featuring a locking device with an elastic pressing mechanism to adjust the press-fitting space, allowing for easy connection and disconnection of modules with different thicknesses, and providing a locking force when unloaded.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If conventional connection tools are used, then connection strength is ensured, but structural complexity increases and assembly/disassembly becomes difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly and disassembly easeVSAvoidstructural complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple connection components (pressing block, fixing block, locking device, elastic pressing device) into an integrated connection tool assembly. The pressing block and fixing block are merged with the locking device, eliminating the need for separate fastening operations and reducing the number of discrete parts the user must handle during assembly and disassembly.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The connection tool is segmented into functional modules: a pressing block for applying force, a fixing block for securing the connection module, a locking device for maintaining connection, and an elastic pressing device for automatic engagement. This modular segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while simplifying the overall assembly process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If multiple components are connected, then connection strength is ensured, but assembly and disassembly difficulty increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection stabilityVSAvoidassembly and disassembly ease
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The elastic pressing device is pre-configured to automatically engage the locking device with the connection module when the pressing block is pressed against the fixing block. This preliminary action ensures that the locking mechanism is already in place before the user completes the assembly, guaranteeing connection stability without requiring additional fastening steps.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The elastic pressing device performs self-service by automatically engaging and disengaging the locking mechanism through its elastic deformation. When the pressing block is applied, the elastic device automatically locks the connection; when force is released, it automatically unlocks. This eliminates the need for manual locking/unlocking operations while maintaining reliable connection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Ease of operation

If structural complexity is reduced, then assembly ease is improved, but adaptability to different module thicknesses may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveassembly easeVSAvoidadaptability to different thicknesses
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The elastic pressing device provides dynamic adaptability through its elastic deformation capability. The elastic component can compress and extend to accommodate connection modules of varying thicknesses, allowing the same simplified structure to adapt to different dimensional requirements without compromising assembly ease or connection reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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 simplifies the connection process by reducing structural complexity, enhancing versatility and convenience in assembling and disassembling various agricultural implements and tools, while maintaining stability during vehicle operation.

Implementation Method 1

the locking device includes an elastic pressing device configured to adjust a press-fitting space between the pressing block and the fixing block

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Data Source

PatentUS11097581B2Quick disassembly tool
Publication Date: 2021.08.24 ZHEJIANG CFMOTO POWER CO LTD
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AI summary

A quick disassembly tool for fixedly mounting a connection module is provided according to the present application, including a pressing block and a fixing block for press-fitting the connection module. A press-fitting end face of the fixing block is provided with a press-fitting hole, and a press-fitting post inserted into the press-fitting hole protrudes from the pressing block; the quick disassembly tool further includes a locking device respectively pressing on an end of the pressing block and an end of the fixing block, and the locking device includes an elastic pressing device configured to adjust a press-fitting space between the pressing block and the fixing block. The pressing block and the fixing block are connected and transversely position-limited through the press-fitting hole and the press-fitting post, the locking of the pressing block and the fixing block in a pressing direction is achieved by a locking device.