Dual-Surface Burr Removal Tool for Varying Pipe Sizes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing burr removal tools are inefficient in preparing pipes of varying sizes for soldering, requiring multiple tools and steps, which slows down the process.
Innovation Solution
A burr tool with a cylinder having recessed wells for outer bristles and perpendicular brushes for inner scrubbing, allowing simultaneous abrading of both inner and outer surfaces of pipes of varying sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple tools and steps are used to prepare pipes of varying sizes, then the tool can handle different pipe sizes, but the process speed decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The tool integrates multiple functions into a single device: the cylinder with wells provides outer surface abrading for pipes of different sizes, while the attached brushes provide inner surface scrubbing. This multi-functional design eliminates the need for multiple separate tools and reduces the number of operation steps, thereby increasing process speed while maintaining versatility across different pipe sizes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines the cylinder with wells and the brushes into a single integrated tool body. The brushes are attached directly to the cylinder, merging the outer abrading function and inner scrubbing function into one unified tool that can prepare pipes of varying sizes efficiently without requiring tool changes or multiple operation sequences.
2Reliability
If multiple tools are used for inner and outer surface preparation, then thorough cleaning is achieved, but the number of steps increases
Solution Approach 1:
The tool merges the outer surface abrading function (cylinder with wells) and inner surface scrubbing function (attached brushes) into a single integrated device. This allows thorough cleaning of both surfaces to be achieved in one operation sequence, reducing the number of steps and tools required while maintaining reliable burr removal.
Solution Approach 2:
The tool segments the cleaning function into two distinct components: the cylinder with wells for outer surface abrading and the attached brushes for inner surface scrubbing. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while being integrated into a single tool that can be used together in one operation sequence.
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
Facilitates efficient preparation of pipes for soldering by removing burrs and deformities on both inner and outer surfaces, enhancing speed and efficiency without needing multiple tools.
Implementation Method 1
The plurality of first bristles in a respective one of the wells scrubs the pipe when the pipe is inserted into the respective well for abrading burrs from the pipe
Implementation Method 2
A pair of brushes is each coupled to and extends away from the cylinder thereby facilitating a respective one of the brushes to be inserted into the pipe for scrubbing inside of the pipe
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AI summary
A burr removal tool for preparing a pipe for soldering includes a cylinder that has a pair of wells each recessed into opposing ends of the cylinder for insertably receiving an end of a pipe. The cylinder has a plurality of first bristles each disposed within a respective one of the wells. The plurality of first bristles in a respective one of the wells scrubs the pipe when the pipe is inserted into the respective well for abrading burrs from the pipe. A pair of brushes is each coupled to and extends away from the cylinder thereby facilitating a respective one of the brushes to be inserted into the pipe for scrubbing inside of the pipe. Additionally, each of the brushes is perpendicularly oriented with the pair of wells in the cylinder.