Axle Bolt Drill Guide Kit for Precise Wheel Hub Repair
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing axle repair kits, including those for Ford® F-150, are not user-friendly and do not facilitate easy drilling out of broken axle bolts with precision.
Innovation Solution
An axle repair kit comprising a circular center disc, a drill bushing, and two identical arms with circular and elongated openings, allowing for secure attachment to a wheel hub and precise drilling of a broken bolt.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional axle repair methods are used, then repair can be performed, but drilling precision and ease of operation deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a drill guide bushing as an intermediary tool between the drill bit and the broken axle bolt. The bushing contains a precisely fitted hole that guides the drill bit to the exact center of the broken bolt, ensuring accurate drilling while simplifying the operation for the user. This mediator component resolves the contradiction by providing both precision and ease of use.
Solution Approach 2:
The repair kit includes pre-configured components such as the drill guide bushing with pre-positioned holes and the arm assembly with pre-drilled mounting holes. These preliminary preparations eliminate the need for complex measurements and alignments during the actual repair operation, thereby improving both precision and ease of operation.
2Productivity
If existing repair kits are used, then repair functionality is provided, but time consumption and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The repair kit is segmented into distinct functional components: a center disc for positioning, arm assemblies for mounting the guide bushing, and the bushing itself for precise drilling. This segmentation allows each component to be simple in design while collectively providing the complete repair function, thereby reducing overall complexity and improving repair speed.
Solution Approach 2:
The arm assemblies are designed with multiple holes that can accommodate different bolt patterns and configurations. This multi-functionality allows the same basic kit structure to repair various axle types and vehicle models, reducing the need for multiple specialized tools and simplifying the overall repair process.
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AI summary
An axle repair kit is provided. The axle repair kit may be used on different vehicles, but is especially suitable for use in connection with a Ford® F-150. The axle repair kit allows a user to easily drill out a broken axle bolt for replacement with machine-shop precision. The kit includes a circular center disc, a drill bushing and a first arm and a second arm. The first arm and the second arm are generally identical, having a circular opening and an elongated opening.