Resilient Mount Gage Tool Curved Ports Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional tools are inadequate for accurately and efficiently measuring the alignment and snubber gap height of resilient mounts, particularly in tight spaces, leading to inconsistent operation and potential premature failure due to uneven load distribution and difficulty in multi-dimensional measurement.
Innovation Solution
A resilient mount gage tool with curved and flanged sections for independent measurement of X- and Y-axes, featuring a stem with concave ports and a go/no-go line for snubber gap height assessment, allowing for precise alignment and gap measurement with optional magnets and a lanyard for convenience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional tools (ruler with indicator slide and friction calipers) are used to measure snubber gaps, then measurement capability is provided, but measurement precision and ease of operation deteriorate due to the need to steady both hands and position indicator slides for correct distance measurements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the ruler and caliper functions into a single integrated gage tool. The tool features a stem with a ruler portion and a friction caliper portion that can be used together as one unit, eliminating the need to coordinate multiple separate tools and improving both measurement precision and ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The gage tool is designed to perform multiple measurement functions simultaneously - it can measure snubber gaps in both X and Y axes, measure alignment, and provide go/no-go indications all through a single tool, replacing the need for multiple specialized measurement instruments.
2Productivity
If inspectors use conventional tools to measure snubber gaps in tight spaces, then measurement is possible, but productivity and ease of operation worsen due to physical stress and time-consuming inspections
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating multiple measurement capabilities into one tool, the inspection process becomes faster and requires less physical manipulation. The single-handed operation capability reduces physical stress while the combined measurement functions increase productivity by eliminating the need for multiple measurement steps.
Solution Approach 2:
The gage tool is designed to be self-aligning and self-measuring through its geometric features that fit into the mount corners, reducing the skill level and physical effort required by the inspector while maintaining high measurement accuracy and speed.
3Reliability
If snubber gaps are not properly measured and maintained, then operation continues, but reliability deteriorates due to uneven load distribution and premature failure
Solution Approach 1:
The gage tool incorporates go/no-go lines that provide immediate visual indication of whether measurements are within specification. This simple visual feedback system ensures reliability by making it easy to identify out-of-spec conditions without complex measurement systems or data processing.
Solution Approach 2:
The geometric features of the gage tool are designed to automatically align with the mount corners, providing self-aligning measurement capability that ensures consistent and reliable measurements without requiring complex positioning systems or highly skilled operators.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate tools are used for measuring alignment and snubber gaps, then comprehensive measurement is achieved, but device complexity and ease of operation worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges alignment measurement and snubber gap measurement capabilities into a single gage tool, providing comprehensive measurement versatility while reducing the complexity of using and managing multiple separate tools. The integrated design maintains all necessary measurement functions in one unified instrument.
Solution Approach 2:
The gage tool is designed as a universal measurement instrument that can measure various parameters (alignment, snubber gaps in multiple axes) across different mount configurations, replacing the need for multiple specialized tools while maintaining adaptability to different measurement requirements.
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AI summary
A gage tool having a stem and two concave curved ports adapted to fit snugly to the curved convex corners of a resilient mount facilitates easy and precise measuring of the resilient mount's alignment and snubber gap height.