Deburring Device Barrel With Drop Prevention Member

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing deburring devices for tubular end sections of workpieces, such as those used in shock absorbers, often require complex structures and may damage seal rings due to burrs, and existing solutions do not effectively simplify the process of removing burrs without damaging the workpiece.

Innovation Solution

A deburring device with a barrel filled with granulated polishing members, featuring a case with an opening hole and a drop prevention member, and an elastic member to securely hold the workpiece in place, allowing for normal and reverse rotation to effectively remove burrs without a complex door mechanism.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If a door member is used to open and close the barrel for workpiece insertion, then the workpiece can be inserted into the barrel, but the structure becomes complicated and the door member may damage the seal ring

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveworkpiece insertionVSAvoiddoor mechanism structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The door member is completely removed from the system. Instead of using a door mechanism to open and close the barrel, the invention uses a fixed barrel structure with an opening hole that allows direct insertion of the workpiece, eliminating the complex door mechanism and potential damage to seal rings

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The opening hole in the barrel is positioned and sized to allow workpiece insertion without requiring a door mechanism. The gap between the opening hole and drop prevention member provides the necessary access while maintaining structural simplicity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If the barrel is filled with granulated polishing members, then burrs can be removed effectively, but the polishing members may drop from the opening hole

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedeburring effectivenessVSAvoidpolishing member retention structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

A drop prevention member is introduced as an intermediary element between the opening hole and the polishing members. This member prevents polishing members from dropping out while maintaining the effectiveness of the deburring process

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The drop prevention member is strategically positioned only at the opening hole area where polishing member retention is needed, rather than enclosing the entire barrel. This localized approach maintains simplicity while solving the specific problem of polishing member dropout

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

3Device complexity

If the structure is simplified by removing the door mechanism, then device complexity is reduced, but reliable contact between polishing members and workpiece may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoverall structureVSAvoidpolishing contact reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The elastic member is arranged to dynamically adjust and press the polishing members against the workpiece during the deburring process. This dynamic pressing action ensures reliable contact between polishing members and workpiece surface without requiring complex mechanical structures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The elastic member automatically presses the polishing members against the workpiece through its inherent elasticity, creating self-regulating contact pressure that ensures reliable polishing action without additional control mechanisms

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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 device simplifies the deburring process, improves reliability by ensuring contact between polishing members and the workpiece, and effectively removes burrs without damaging the seal ring, enhancing productivity and the reliability of the workpiece.

Implementation Method 1

an elastic member to press the polishing members against the tubular end section

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElastic force: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

a barrel with granulated polishing members filled therein and removes burrs of a tubular end section of a workpiece from the workpiece

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAbrasion: Abrasion

Data Source

PatentUS9033763B2Deburring device
Publication Date: 2015.05.19 ASTEMO LTD
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AI summary

A deburring device includes a barrel with a granulated polishing member filled therein. The barrel is configured by a case formed with an opening hole, and drop prevention member which is fixed to the case and prevents the polishing member from being dropped from the opening hole. A gap into which a tubular end section of a workpiece is inserted is formed between the opening hole of the case and the drop prevention member.