Riser Flange Rubber Protector Removal Tool With U-Shaped Grip
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for removing rubber protectors from riser flanges are time-consuming and can cause damage to the flanges, necessitating the use of inefficient tools like screwdrivers and pliers.
Innovation Solution
A tool comprising a rectangular handle, a rod, and a U-shaped component is designed to efficiently remove rubber protectors from riser flanges by applying a second force to the protector when a first force is applied to the handle, allowing for quick and damage-free removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual tools like screwdrivers, pliers, or paint scrapers are used to remove rubber protectors, then the protectors can be removed, but the process is time-consuming and may cause damage (e.g., scratches) to the riser flanges
Solution Approach 1:
The tool is divided into distinct functional segments: a handle for force application, a rod for force transmission, and a U-shaped component for gripping. This segmentation allows each part to be optimized for its specific function, enabling efficient protector removal without flange damage.
Solution Approach 2:
The U-shaped component acts as an intermediary between the applied force and the rubber protector. It is specifically designed to grasp the protector and apply controlled force to separate it from the flange, preventing direct contact between manual tools and the flange surface that could cause scratches.
2Ease of operation
If construction crews use manual tools to pry rubber protectors from riser flanges, then removal can be achieved, but large amounts of energy and time are required
Solution Approach 1:
The tool extends the interaction from a single-point prying action to a distributed gripping action across multiple points of the rubber protector. The U-shaped component engages with the protector at multiple locations, distributing the removal force and reducing the effort needed compared to single-point prying with manual tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The tool changes the physical parameters of force application by providing a mechanical advantage through its leveraged structure. The rod length and U-shaped component geometry are designed to transform small input forces on the handle into larger output forces on the protector, reducing the effort required for removal.
3Ease of manufacture
If improper tools are used to remove rubber protectors, then removal can be accomplished, but damage such as scratches may occur on the riser flanges
Solution Approach 1:
The tool is designed as a multi-functional device that combines gripping, leverage, and protective functions in a single instrument. The U-shaped component can grasp the rubber protector while the rod provides leverage, and the overall design ensures force is applied in a way that protects the flange, eliminating the need to choose between simple tools and protected removal.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The tool enables efficient and time-saving removal of rubber protectors from riser flanges with reduced effort, minimizing damage to the flanges.
Implementation Method 1
The tool includes a rectangular handle, a rod attached to the handle, and a U-shaped component attached to the rod. In response to a first force applied to the rectangular handle, the U-shaped component is configured to apply a second force to the rubber protector to remove it from the riser flange.
Implementation Method 2
The rod has a second length that is greater than a first length of the rectangular handle, creating a lever arm that amplifies the force applied to the handle, enabling the U-shaped component to apply sufficient force to remove the tight rubber protector.
Data Source
AI summary
A tool for removing a rubber protector from a riser flange is disclosed. The tool includes a rectangular handle having a first orientation. The tool also includes a rod having a first end that is attached to a midpoint of the rectangular handle. The rod has a second orientation that is perpendicular to the first orientation of the rectangular handle. The rod has a second length that is greater than a first length of the rectangular handle. The tool also include a U-shaped component attached to a second end of the rode. The U-shaped component is configured to grasp at least a portion of the rubber protector. In response to a first force applied to the rectangular handle, the U-shaped component is also configured to apply a second force to the portion of the rubber protector to remove the rubber protector from the riser flange.