Adjustable Pipe Welding Stabilizer for Misaligned Pipe Clamping
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pipe welding stabilizers lack adjustable vise grips capable of accommodating various pipe sizes and alignments, making it difficult to securely hold and align pipes for efficient welding.
Innovation Solution
A pipe welding stabilizer with dual grip vise holders featuring adjustable jaws and a secure attachment system, including a handle with indicia for pipe width indication, a threaded jaw adjustment, and a grip adjustment mechanism with L-shaped joint members and pins, allowing for secure clamping of misaligned pipes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a pipe welding stabilizer uses fixed non-adjustable grips, then the device structure is simple, but it cannot accommodate various pipe sizes and alignments
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the dynamics principle by incorporating adjustable vise grips with movable jaws that can be positioned at different locations along the pipe. The grips can be adjusted to accommodate various pipe diameters and can be repositioned to handle different alignment requirements, transforming a static structure into a dynamic, adaptable system
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the stabilizer into multiple independent vise grip units that can be adjusted and positioned separately. Each grip unit can be independently configured for different pipe sizes and orientations, allowing the system to handle diverse piping configurations through modular adjustment
2Reliability
If a pipe welding stabilizer lacks secure attachment features, then the device is simpler, but the pipes may slip during welding operations
Solution Approach 1:
The vise grip mechanism applies self-service principle where the gripping force is automatically generated and maintained through the mechanical advantage of the screw thread and lever system. Once adjusted to the correct position, the grip maintains its holding force without requiring additional active control or complex attachment systems
Solution Approach 2:
The vise grip jaws are designed with curved surfaces that conform to the cylindrical shape of pipes. This curvature allows the jaws to wrap around and securely hold round pipe surfaces, preventing slipping during welding operations through geometric compatibility rather than complex attachment mechanisms
3Manufacturing precision
If a pipe welding stabilizer cannot align misaligned pipes, then the device is simpler, but welding precision and safety are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable vise grips can be dynamically repositioned along the pipe length and adjusted to different angular orientations. This dynamic positioning capability allows the operator to align misaligned pipes by adjusting the grip positions and orientations, achieving precise alignment without requiring complex automated alignment mechanisms
Solution Approach 2:
The vise grip assembly serves multiple functions: it holds the pipe securely, positions the pipe at correct orientations, and maintains alignment during welding. This multi-functionality achieves precise welding support through a relatively simple universal gripping mechanism rather than multiple specialized alignment devices
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables safer and more precise welding of pipes by securely holding and aligning pipes of different sizes and alignments, reducing the risk of slipping and improving the efficiency of the welding process.
Implementation Method 1
a threaded jaw adjustment (25)
Implementation Method 2
L-shaped joint members (44, 45) and pins (42)
Implementation Method 3
jaws (22) with ridges to prevent slipping from the surface of a pipe (62)
Data Source
AI summary
A pipe welding stabilizer comprising a vise grip assembly, an adjustment assembly, and a pipe assembly. The vise grip assembly includes two vise grips mounted to either side of an adjustment assembly. The two vise grips include jaws with ridges that can be attached to a pipe surface. The vise grips help hold the pipe in place while it is being soldered to ensure it does not slip or fall before it is welded. The adjustment assembly includes pins that can be pushed in to adjust the width and reach of the grip of the two vise grips.