Ceramic Cutter Wheel Handle Geometry for Precise Parallel Alignment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing manual ceramic cutting devices face challenges with the correct positioning and firm fixation of the cutting-wheel handle, leading to axial deviation and lack of parallelism between the rotation plane and the cutting line, which compromises cutting efficiency and shortens the life of the cutting element.

Innovation Solution

A cutting tool with a cutting-wheel handle featuring an outer contour with points arranged following two opposed straight rows and curved line segments, providing improved mechanical stress distribution and frictional engagement with the handle holder, ensuring precise alignment and fixation of the cutting-wheel handle.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a semi-cylindrical handle with a flat chamfered face is used, then the handle can be inserted and adjusted in height in the through hole, but the fixation is not firm and axial deviation occurs during cutting operation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of insertion and height adjustmentVSAvoidfirmness of fixation
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the flat chamfered face with a curved surface that conforms to the cylindrical contour of the through hole. This curvature allows the handle to maintain continuous contact with the hole wall during rotation and cutting operations, preventing axial deviation while preserving ease of insertion and adjustment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an asymmetric longitudinal rebate on one side of the handle that engages with a corresponding asymmetric feature in the through hole. This asymmetric engagement provides a mechanical stop that prevents axial movement while maintaining rotational adjustability, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and fixation firmness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #4Asymmetry

2Adaptability or versatility

If the circular external face of the handle slides along the internal face of the through hole, then the handle can be adjusted, but the force during cutting causes axial deviation and lack of parallelism

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadjustability of handle positionVSAvoidparallelism between rotation plane and cutting line
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The curved engagement surface between the handle and through hole maintains constant radial contact during cutting operations, preventing the axial deviation that occurs with flat sliding surfaces. This curvature ensures the rotation plane remains parallel to the cutting line while preserving position adjustability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent incorporates a preliminary locking mechanism where the asymmetric rebate engages with its counterpart before cutting begins. This pre-engagement establishes the correct parallelism and prevents axial deviation during the high-force cutting operation, while still allowing adjustment before locking.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Strength

If a threaded end of the actuating lever firmly presses the chamfered face, then the handle is secured, but the circular face still slides causing axial deviation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepressing force of actuating leverVSAvoidstability of handle position
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The curved engagement surface distributes the pressing force from the actuating lever radially around the handle, preventing the sliding motion that occurs with flat surfaces. This radial distribution of force maintains stable handle position while preserving the securing function of the threaded lever.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

Solution Approach 2:

The asymmetric rebate creates a mechanical interlock that works in conjunction with the threaded lever. The rebate prevents axial movement in one direction while the lever provides securing force, creating a more reliable fixation system that eliminates the sliding problem.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #4Asymmetry

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 solution achieves high accuracy and firm engagement of the cutting-wheel handle, ensuring perfect longitudinal and perpendicular alignment with the ceramic piece, thereby maintaining cutting parallelism and extending the life of the cutting element.

Implementation Method 1

improved mechanical stress distribution and frictional engagement with the handle holder, ensuring precise alignment and fixation of the cutting-wheel handle

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Data Source

PatentEP3313635B1A cutting tool for a ceramic cutting device, a cutting-wheel handle holder, a cutting assembly and a ceramic cutting device
Publication Date: 2025.02.12 CORTAG INDA E COMERCIO
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AI summary

The cutting tool comprises: - a cutting-wheel handle (3) with an uniform cross-section with an outer contour including points arranged following two opposed straight rows and points arranged following one or more curved line segment (S3, S4) of the edge of a circle enclosing an area into which said opposed straight rows lie, and - a cutting wheel (4) mounted on the cutting-wheel handle (3) to rotate along a rotation plane parallel or substantially parallel to the two opposed straight rows. The cutting-wheel handle holder has a body (10) comprising a through hole (8) for the insertion there through of the cutting-wheel handle (3). The cutting assembly comprises the cutting tool and the cutting-wheel handle holder of the present invention. The ceramic cutting device (1) comprises the cutting assembly of the present invention pivotably mounted to a support (P) movably mounted on longitudinal guides (G) mounted to a base (B).