Foreign Object Removal Socket Adapter Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Tools used for extracting or removing fasteners, such as bolts and nuts, often encounter jammed foreign objects, making it difficult to separate them from the socket without damaging the socket.
Innovation Solution
A foreign object removing socket adaptor comprising two engaging tool bodies that work together to extract jammed foreign objects from sockets of any shape, size, or orientation, using a pusher and an adaptor with concentrically positioned components and threads.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a socket and wrench is used to remove threaded devices, then the threaded devices can be removed, but the threaded devices can get jammed into the socket resulting in difficulties to separate them
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a specialized removal tool that acts as an intermediary device between the operator and the jammed threaded device. This tool includes a pusher element that can be inserted through the socket to directly contact and push the jammed bolt or screw out, eliminating the need to manually pry or force the stuck fastener loose.
Solution Approach 2:
The removal tool is divided into distinct functional segments: a socket attachment portion that interfaces with existing sockets, a pusher element that contacts the jammed fastener, and a handle or actuation mechanism. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally while working together as an integrated system.
2Ease of operation
If force is applied to separate jammed threaded devices from the socket, then the devices can be separated, but the socket or threaded devices may be damaged
Solution Approach 1:
The pusher element serves as a protective intermediary that distributes the separation force evenly across the surface of the jammed fastener rather than concentrating force at a single point. This prevents damage to both the fastener and the socket interior surfaces during the removal process.
Solution Approach 2:
The tool design incorporates force distribution features and gradual engagement mechanisms that cushion the impact and prevent sudden force spikes that could damage the socket or fastener. The pusher element is designed to make contact gradually and apply increasing force smoothly as the jammed device is loosened.
3Ease of operation
If a specialized removal tool is designed, then jammed devices can be easily removed, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The removal tool merges multiple functions into a single integrated device: it combines the socket interface, the pusher mechanism, and the actuation system into one tool body. This allows the tool to attach to standard sockets while incorporating the removal functionality, eliminating the need for separate specialized tools for different socket sizes or types.
Solution Approach 2:
The tool is designed with universal compatibility features that allow it to work with various socket sizes and types. The socket attachment portion can interface with different socket configurations, and the pusher element can accommodate different fastener sizes, making the tool versatile across multiple applications rather than requiring specialized tools for each scenario.
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AI summary
A foreign object removing socket adaptor includes a pusher, an adaptor, an external thread, an internal tread, and a stop. The pusher includes a drive head and a main shaft. The adaptor includes a tool body, a socket attachment body, and a main channel. The drive head and the main shaft are adjacently connected to each other. The external thread is laterally connected around the main shaft. The stop is connected to the main shaft, opposite of the drive head. The tool body and the socket attachment body are adjacently connected to each other. The main channel concentrically traverses through the tool body and the socket attachment body. The internal thread is laterally connected within the main channel. The main shaft is threadedly engaged with the main channel through the external thread and the internal thread.