Multi-Axis Transducer Balancing Device for Tire Assemblies
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for assembling tire-wheel assemblies require significant capital investment and human oversight, making them inefficient and costly.
Innovation Solution
A system and method utilizing a balancing device with a multi-axis transducer and computing resource to determine imbalances in tire-wheel assemblies, and a uniformity device with multi-axis load cells to assess tire uniformity, both integrated with a lock-up mechanism for selective operation modes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If conventional methodologies are used for assembling tire-wheel assemblies, then human oversight and capital investment are required, but this results in significant costs and inefficiency
Solution Approach 1:
The balancing device automatically detects imbalance conditions and the system self-adjusts by adding corrective weights without human intervention. The microprocessor-controlled system performs measurements and corrections autonomously, eliminating the need for operators to manually balance each tire-wheel assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical balancing operations with an automated electronic system featuring sensors, microprocessors, and computer-controlled weight application mechanisms. This substitution of mechanical human labor with automated systems directly improves productivity while managing complexity through integration.
2Measurement precision
If automated balancing devices with multi-axis transducers are implemented, then measurement precision improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The balancing device integrates multiple functions into a single system: it measures imbalance in multiple axes simultaneously, automatically calculates correction requirements, applies corrective weights, and verifies the balancing result. This multi-functionality achieves high measurement precision while containing complexity through functional integration rather than separate devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The microprocessor acts as an intermediary between the multi-axis transducers and the weight application mechanism. It processes complex multi-axis measurement data, translates it into correction instructions, and controls the automated weight application, thereby managing the complexity of coordinating multiple sensors and actuators.
Data Source
AI summary
A balancing device, a uniformity device and an apparatus including the balancing device and the uniformity device are disclosed. Each of the balancing device and the uniformity device includes at least one multi-axis transducer. Methods are also disclosed.