Multiple Bolt Loosening Tester Closed-Loop Transverse Load Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current multiple bolt loosing testers face challenges in accurately simulating real working conditions due to difficulties in controlling transverse loads, which are affected by manufacturing and assembly errors, and require costly and time-consuming adjustments.

Innovation Solution

A closed loop control method for transverse load amplitude in multiple bolt loosing testers, utilizing a feedback system with a PLC control system and motor control to achieve stepless amplitude modulation and precise control of transverse loads, comprising a transverse load amplitude control part, torque load transmission part, axial load transmission part, and transverse load transmission part.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If fixed loads are provided by changing part size, then different load values can be obtained, but manufacturing and assembly errors make accurate control difficult

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransverse load accuracyVSAvoidcontrol system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a closed-loop control system that uses sensors to detect actual transverse load values and feeds this information back to the PLC control system. The PLC compares the detected load with the target load and automatically adjusts the motor-driven mechanism to compensate for deviations caused by manufacturing and assembly errors, thereby achieving accurate load control without increasing device complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical adjustment mechanisms (which rely on precise manufacturing and assembly) with an automated motor-driven system controlled by PLC. This substitution allows for dynamic, programmable control of transverse loads, eliminating the need for complex mechanical adjustments and improving accuracy through electronic control and feedback

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Productivity

If traditional adjustment methods are used, then transverse loads can be changed, but adjustment is high in cost and long in cycle

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadjustment speedVSAvoidtransverse load accuracy
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the static, manual adjustment process into a dynamic, automated system. The motor-driven mechanism allows for rapid, on-demand adjustment of transverse loads during testing, while the PLC control system ensures accuracy through programmable parameters and real-time monitoring, thereby improving both productivity and precision

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enables easy modification of transverse load parameters through software programming in the PLC system. Instead of physical adjustments requiring disassembly and reconfiguration, operators can simply change numerical parameters in the control system, achieving rapid reconfiguration with full precision maintained through the feedback control mechanism

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS11209327B2Closed loop control method for transverse load amplitude of multiple bolt loosing tester
Publication Date: 2021.12.28 DALIAN UNIV OF TECH
  • US11209327B2 patent drawing

AI summary

The present invention belongs to the technical field of multiple bolt transverse load loosing testers, and relates to a closed loop control method for transverse load amplitude of multiple bolt loosing tester. The closed loop control method is used to conduct stepless amplitude modulation and accurate control for transverse loads of a multiple bolt loosing tester, thereby realizing stepless amplitude modulation and accurate control for the transverse loads. The closed loop control method is realized based on the multiple bolt loosing tester. The multiple bolt loosing tester consists of four parts: a transverse load amplitude control part, a transverse load transmission part, a torque load transmission part and an axial load transmission part. The present invention can provide stepless amplitude modulation continuous transverse loads for a flange bolt set and guarantee the accuracy of the transverse loads through a closed loop control system.