Puncture Repair Kit Assistor for Container Tilt Correction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Shortening the hose in puncture repair kits to reduce weight and cost results in the container tilting when connected to a tire valve, leading to inadequate discharge of puncture repair liquid, which can hinder effective repair.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating an assistor with a contact portion and a holding portion that corrects the tilt of the container when it is pendant from the tire valve, allowing for reliable discharge of the puncture repair liquid, and optionally including a reel for the compressor's power cable and a holder for the socket to enhance usability and compactness.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If the hose is shortened to reduce weight and cost, then the weight and cost of the puncture repair kit are reduced, but the container tilts when connected to the tire valve, causing inadequate discharge of puncture repair liquid
Solution Approach 1:
The assistor acts as an intermediary device between the container and the tire valve. It corrects the tilt of the container when it is pendent from the tire valve, ensuring that the puncture repair liquid can be discharged reliably without requiring a longer hose.
Solution Approach 2:
The puncture repair kit is segmented into functional modules: the container, the hose, the compressor, and the assistor. This segmentation allows the assistor to be added as a separate component to address the tilting issue without increasing the hose length or compromising the weight reduction benefits.
2Ease of manufacture
If the hose is shortened to reduce weight and cost, then the weight and cost of the puncture repair kit are reduced, but the container tilts when connected to the tire valve, leading to inadequate discharge of puncture repair liquid
Solution Approach 1:
The assistor serves as a simple intermediary component that corrects container tilt. It can be manufactured independently and integrated into the existing kit design, providing a cost-effective solution to the reliability issue without requiring expensive modifications to the hose or container.
Solution Approach 2:
The assistor is designed as a simple, lightweight component that can be easily manufactured and integrated. Its straightforward structure makes it an economical addition to the puncture repair kit, addressing the reliability concern without significantly increasing manufacturing costs.
3Ease of operation
If the container is held pendent from the tire valve via a short hose, then the puncture repair kit achieves weight reduction, but the container tilt prevents sufficient discharge of puncture repair liquid
Solution Approach 1:
The assistor mediates between the pendent container configuration and the requirement for reliable liquid discharge. By correcting the tilt, it enables the container to be held in an optimal position for discharge while maintaining the ease of operation associated with a compact, short-hose design.
Solution Approach 2:
The assistor provides dynamic adjustment capability, allowing the container to be held at the optimal angle for liquid discharge regardless of the hose length or tire valve position. This dynamic correction ensures reliable operation across different usage scenarios.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Ensures reliable discharge of the puncture repair liquid by stabilizing the container, improving workability, and enabling a more compact and storable puncture repair kit design.
Implementation Method 1
a compressor configured to supply compressed air for supplying under pressure the puncture repair liquid in the container through the hose
Implementation Method 2
an assistor configured to correct a tilt of the container when the container is connected to a tire valve via the hose and pendent from the tire valve
Data Source
AI summary
A puncture repair kit includes a container configured to house puncture repair liquid; a hose configured to be connected to the container and carry the puncture repair liquid into a tire; a compressor configured to supply compressed air for supplying under pressure the puncture repair liquid in the container through the hose; and an assistor configured to correct a tilt of the container when the container is connected to a tire valve via the hose and pendent from the tire valve.