Compression Coupling with Pushing Bolt for Seized Release
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional compression couplings often become seized with the devices they are coupled to, making it difficult for operators to decouple them.
Innovation Solution
A coupling device featuring a first and second coupling section that form an aperture, with a threaded bore in the second section and a pushing bolt to apply an unlocking force, allowing for mechanical decoupling without the need for tools.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional compression couplings are used to connect devices, then the coupling strength and reliability are improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates because the couplings become seized and difficult to decouple
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling device is divided into separate functional components: a coupling body that maintains the connection and a pushing bolt that can be independently actuated to apply unlocking force. This segmentation allows the coupling to remain reliable while enabling easy decoupling through the pushing bolt mechanism.
Solution Approach 2:
The pushing bolt acts as an intermediary tool that mediates the decoupling process. Instead of directly forcing the seized coupling apart, the pushing bolt applies controlled unlocking force to the object inside the aperture, gradually freeing the coupling without requiring excessive external force.
2Productivity
If excessive force is applied to decouple seized couplings, then the decoupling speed is improved, but the harmful factors increase due to risk of damage or injury
Solution Approach 1:
The pushing bolt is pre-positioned inside the coupling aperture, ready to apply unlocking force. This preliminary positioning allows the operator to immediately begin the decoupling process with controlled force, rather than starting with uncontrolled manual pulling or prying that could cause damage.
Solution Approach 2:
The pushing bolt serves as a force-mediating tool that translates the operator's input force into controlled unlocking action on the seized components. This intermediary mechanism distributes and controls the applied force, preventing the concentration of excessive force that could cause damage or injury while maintaining efficient decoupling progress.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables safe and efficient decoupling of mechanical devices by applying an unlocking force, reducing the risk of damage or injury from excessive force.
Implementation Method 1
a pushing bolt configured to engage the threaded bore of the second coupling section and extend through the threaded bore and into the aperture formed by the first and second coupling sections to apply an unlocking force on an object positioned inside the aperture
Implementation Method 2
a first fastener configured to engage a second threaded bore formed in the second coupling section and move the first coupling section and the second coupling section towards each other when a closing force is applied to the first fastener
Data Source
AI summary
This disclosure provides systems, methods, and devices for a coupling device. In an aspect, a coupling device is configured with at least one fastener for compressing and also opening the coupling and a pushing bolt configured to apply an unlocking force on an object to be coupled by the coupling device. In another aspect, a method for engaging or disengaging a coupling device is disclosed. Other aspects and features are also claimed and described.