Integrated Deburring Tool Driver for Pipe Processing

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing deburring tools face challenges in cost-effective production and problem-free handling due to awkward connections with drive units, requiring additional adapters and complex handling procedures.

Innovation Solution

A deburring tool with a shank-shaped driver aligned with the deburring tool's axis, allowing direct insertion into a drill or socket, and featuring a firmly connected driver with an angular or round end section for secure rotation, enabling easy internal and external deburring without additional adapters.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If an adapter bell with bayonet lock is used to connect the deburring tool to the drive unit, then the deburring tool can be connected to the drive, but the connection becomes awkward and requires additional adapter parts

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovehandlingVSAvoidconnection structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention extracts the connection function from a separate adapter bell and integrates it directly into the deburring tool body. The driver is now an integral part of the deburring tool, eliminating the need for separate adapter components and simplifying the connection structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention merges the driver and deburring tool into a single integrated unit. The driver with angular cross-section is directly formed as part of the deburring tool body, combining the driving interface and deburring function into one component, thereby reducing device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a separate adapter bell is used for connection, then the deburring tool can interface with drive units, but additional adapter parts must be installed by the operator

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedrive compatibilityVSAvoidproduction
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The driver is designed with an angular cross-section that can interface with various drive units (drills, socket drives, etc.), providing universal compatibility. This single integrated driver design eliminates the need for multiple adapter variants, simplifying both manufacturing and operator installation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Ease of operation

If the driver is not firmly connected to the deburring tool, then the deburring tool can be assembled, but additional adapter parts are required and handling becomes complex

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovehandlingVSAvoidconnection reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The driver and deburring tool are merged into a single integral component. The driver is directly formed as part of the deburring tool body, ensuring firm, reliable connection without requiring separate adapter parts or additional assembly steps by the operator.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentEP2058067B1Device with a drive and a deburring tool as well as deburring tool
Publication Date: 2014.07.02 REMS GMBH & CO
  • EP2058067B1 patent drawingFigure 1
  • EP2058067B1 patent drawingFigure 2~3

AI summary

The pipe deburrer has a shaft (13) which allows it to be connected to a drive. The shaft is mounted along the axis of a conical internal deburring tool (3) and a coaxial conical external deburring tool (4).