High Pressure Fluid Tool Spindle for Cleaning and Deburring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fluid dispensers are not suitable for both cleaning and deburring surfaces after machining, as they lack the capability to effectively remove debris and burrs using high-pressure fluid.
Innovation Solution
A device with a rigid spindle and fluid distributor that directs high-pressure fluid, equipped with spaced-apart fluid dispensers and flow adjusters, allowing for precise control of fluid flow to clean, flush, dry, and deburr surfaces by mounting the spindle to a fluid source and distributing pressurized fluid through the fluid dispensers.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional fluid dispensers are used for cleaning surfaces, then debris can be removed, but they cannot effectively deburr surfaces after machining
Solution Approach 1:
The fluid dispenser device is designed to perform multiple functions including cleaning, flushing, drying, and deburring surfaces. The rigid spindle structure with multiple fluid dispensers enables the single device to replace multiple separate tools, achieving both cleaning and deburring capabilities as stated in the patent summary.
2Reliability
If high pressure fluid is dispensed to effectively deburr surfaces, then deburring effectiveness improves, but the device structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple fluid dispensers into a single integrated device with a rigid spindle. Instead of using separate cleaning and deburring tools, the invention merges these functions into one device that delivers high-pressure fluid through multiple dispensers, reducing overall system complexity while maintaining deburring effectiveness.
3Productivity
If multiple fluid dispensers are used to control fluid flow precisely, then cleaning and deburring effectiveness improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fluid delivery system is segmented into multiple discrete fluid dispensers arranged on the rigid spindle. Each dispenser can be positioned at specific locations to target different areas of the workpiece, enabling precise control of fluid flow distribution while maintaining operational efficiency for both cleaning and deburring tasks.
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 effectively cleans, flushes, dries, and deburrs surfaces by utilizing high-pressure fluid, providing a versatile solution for machining operations that can be tailored to specific applications through adjustable fluid flow and dispenser placement.
Implementation Method 1
a device for directing high pressure fluid... configured to dispense pressurized fluid from the fluid source outside the device... distributing pressurized fluid from the fluid source through a fluid distributer... so the pressurized fluid is dispensed from at least one of the fluid dispensers against the surface
Data Source
AI summary
A device for directing high pressure fluid includes: a spindle having a rigid body defining a fluid passageway therein; a spindle mount configured to mount the spindle to a fluid source; and a fluid distributer coupled to the spindle and including a plurality of spaced-apart fluid dispensers formed therein that are each fluidly coupled to the fluid passageway and configured to dispense fluid outside the device.