Large Tire Shielding Installation Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current shielding installation methods for large tires are unsafe and inefficient, requiring manual labor, exposing workers to risks and taking a long time to complete, as existing devices are not specifically designed for shielding and often damage the tire or are not suitable for large tires.
Innovation Solution
A shielding installation device with a base, frame, motor, reducer, and drive control that allows the tire to be rotated off the vehicle, enabling safe and controlled installation of the shielding mesh, reducing worker exposure and improving efficiency by allowing precise speed adjustment and braking.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If manual labor is used to install shielding mesh on large tires, then workers can position and align the mesh, but the process becomes time-consuming and exposes workers to safety risks
Solution Approach 1:
The device allows the tire itself to perform the work of wrapping the shielding mesh by rotating the tire on its own axis, eliminating the need for workers to manually position and align the mesh while the vehicle moves. The tire's rotation automatically feeds the mesh around it.
Solution Approach 2:
A rotating shaft acts as an intermediary between the tire and the shielding mesh installation process. The shaft receives the mesh and transfers it to the rotating tire, enabling controlled mesh application without direct worker involvement in the high-risk zone.
2Ease of operation
If existing shielding devices are used on large tires, then some assistance is provided, but the devices are not specifically designed for large tires and cause friction with tire grooves preventing proper rotation
Solution Approach 1:
The device features a specifically designed shaft with local adaptations for large tires, including appropriate diameter, rotation speed control, and mesh feeding mechanisms tailored to the specific dimensions and requirements of large tire shielding application.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates variable speed rotation control to adapt to different installation conditions and tire types. The rotation speed can be dynamically adjusted to optimize mesh application while preventing friction issues with tire grooves.
3Ease of operation
If the wheel loader is moved slowly to apply shielding, then workers have time to position the mesh, but the overall installation time becomes excessively long
Solution Approach 1:
The tire's own rotation provides the motion needed for mesh application, eliminating the need for slow vehicle movement. The tire rotates on the shaft at controlled speeds, automatically feeding the mesh around itself while maintaining optimal application conditions.
Solution Approach 2:
The tire is first mounted on the rotating shaft before mesh application begins. This preliminary positioning allows the shaft to control the rotation and mesh feeding process, enabling faster installation without compromising positioning accuracy.
4Manufacturing precision
If workers manually align the chain mesh using hand tools, then precise alignment is achieved, but great physical effort is required
Solution Approach 1:
The rotating tire on the shaft performs the alignment function automatically through its controlled rotation. The mesh is fed and aligned by the rotation mechanism itself, eliminating the need for workers to manually manipulate heavy mesh with hand tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The rotating shaft serves as an intermediary that controls mesh feeding and alignment. It transfers the mesh from the supply position to the tire at the correct angle and timing, achieving precise alignment without direct worker intervention.
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 enables quick and safe shielding of large tires by rotating them away from the vehicle, reducing physical labor and risk exposure, and allowing precise control over the installation process, thus enhancing operational safety and efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a motor (3), which is configured to perform rotation
Implementation Method 2
a reducer (4), coupled to the motor (3), so that it is rotated with the shaft (6)
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AI summary
Described is a shielding installation device in large tires and a shielding installation method in large tires. The device comprises a shaft, a reducer, a motor, a base, and a frame. The shielding installation method comprises different sequential steps, configured for installation of shielding on the thread of a large tire. The device and method of use of this device can allow a safe and practical installation of shielding in large vehicles, solving the serious safety problem related to traditional techniques of installation of this element.