Circular Tire Cleaning Shield With Symmetrical Handle Openings
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing shields for protecting wheels during tire cleaning are prone to being misplaced and damaged, and they can be difficult to properly position, leading to exposure of wheel sections during washing.
Innovation Solution
A shield with a circular, flat body and symmetrical handle openings positioned on opposing sides of the center point, allowing for easy grasping and positioning over the wheel, while its flat design prevents damage if run over by a vehicle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a shield is used to protect the wheel during cleaning, then the wheel is protected from spray contact, but the shield can be misplaced and damaged by vehicle contact
Solution Approach 1:
The shield body is made from a flexible material such as vinyl that can bend and deform under load, allowing it to withstand vehicle contact without breaking. The flexibility enables the shield to absorb impact forces while maintaining its protective function.
Solution Approach 2:
The shield's design incorporates inherent cushioning through its flexible material properties and structural configuration, preparing it in advance to absorb and dissipate impact energy from potential vehicle contact, preventing both shield failure and vehicle damage.
2Ease of operation
If a shield with complicated handle is used, then the shield can be held during use, but it is difficult to position the shield in the center of the wheel
Solution Approach 1:
The shield body incorporates an asymmetric visual indicator (such as an arrow or marking) that points toward the center of the wheel. This asymmetric feature guides the user to position the shield correctly by aligning the indicator with the wheel center, simplifying the positioning process without adding complex mechanical components.
Solution Approach 2:
The shield design includes self-aligning features such as visual indicators or geometric cues that automatically guide the user to the correct positioning. The shield essentially guides its own placement through these built-in visual or structural cues, eliminating the need for complex handling mechanisms.
3Ease of operation
If the shield is positioned improperly, then the user can hold the shield easily, but sections of the wheel are exposed during washing
Solution Approach 1:
The shield incorporates visual indicators such as colored markings, arrows, or contrasting patterns that change appearance or provide visual feedback when the shield is in the correct position. These visual cues allow the user to quickly verify proper positioning by observing the alignment of markings with reference points on the wheel or tire.
Solution Approach 2:
Asymmetric visual indicators on the shield body provide directional guidance for proper positioning. The asymmetric design ensures that only one orientation of the shield provides complete wheel coverage, making it visually obvious when the shield is correctly positioned versus when it is misaligned.
Data Source
AI summary
A shield to protect a wheel during cleaning. The shield includes a body with a circular shape with a first side, a second side, a sidewall. The body comprises a center point. A handle has first and second openings that extend through the body. The first and second openings are spaced an equal distance away from the center point. The body is flat and the first side and the second side are parallel.