Fuel Hose Assembly Apparatus with Adjustable Screw
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Solution Overview
Problem
The lack of specialized equipment for assembling metal fuel hoses leads to abnormal diffusion of the metallic jacket during assembly, posing risks to workers and compromising the stability of the hose line and joint connections.
Innovation Solution
A fuel hose line assembling apparatus comprising a base, transmission, fixing member, and stainless steel braided fixing jig, with an adjustable screw mechanism to securely fasten a nut into the hose line, ensuring safe and stable assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual assembly is used to assemble metal fuel hoses, then flexibility and adaptability are maintained, but worker safety deteriorates and assembly stability deteriorates due to abnormal diffusion of the metallic jacket
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a specialized assembly device as an intermediary between the worker and the metal fuel hose. The device includes a fixing member with clamping jaws that securely hold the hose, and a guiding mechanism that controls the assembly process. This intermediary structure prevents direct manual handling of the hazardous metallic jacket while maintaining operational flexibility through adjustable clamping forces and positioning mechanisms.
2Device complexity
If manual assembly is used to assemble metal fuel hoses, then equipment complexity is avoided, but assembly stability deteriorates due to abnormal diffusion of the metallic jacket
Solution Approach 1:
The assembly device is segmented into distinct functional modules: a fixing member with clamping jaws for securing the hose, a guiding mechanism for controlling assembly alignment, and a fastening system for securing the metallic jacket. Each segment performs a specific function, allowing the system to achieve high assembly stability through coordinated operation of simple, well-defined components rather than a single complex mechanism.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If specialized assembly equipment is introduced to improve safety and stability, then worker safety improves and assembly stability improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The assembly device is designed with universal features that allow it to handle different sizes and types of metal fuel hoses through adjustable clamping jaws and positioning mechanisms. The fixing member can accommodate various hose diameters, and the guiding mechanism can be adjusted for different assembly configurations. This multi-functionality reduces the need for multiple specialized devices, thereby limiting the increase in overall system complexity while maintaining improved safety and stability.
4Ease of manufacture
If manual assembly is used, then manufacturing cost is reduced, but productivity deteriorates due to slow assembly speed
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates preliminary positioning features that pre-align the hose and assembly components before the actual fastening operation. The fixing member pre-clamps the hose in the correct position, and the guiding mechanism pre-aligns the metallic jacket and fasteners. This preliminary action eliminates time-consuming manual alignment adjustments during assembly, significantly improving assembly speed without requiring complex automated systems that would increase manufacturing cost.
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AI summary
A fuel hose line assembling apparatus comprises a base, a transmission, a fixing member and a hose fixing jig. The base comprises at least two chutes. The transmission and the hose fixing jig are mounted on two sides of the base respectively. An adjusting screw is movably installed in the pedestal and the fixing member is mounted on one side of the adjusting screw. Therefore, the fixing member is moved on the base by the adjusting screw driving. Moreover, the fixing member has a fixture jig for putting a nut therein and the hose fixing jig clips a hose fixedly. When a user drives the transmission to move the fixing member, the nut is firmly scabbarded in the hose line.