Roller-type wheel flange surface powder removing device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Manual removal of powder or paint from wheel flange surfaces is labor-intensive, inconsistent, and inefficient, leading to high labor costs and low treatment efficiency.
Innovation Solution
A roller-type wheel flange surface powder removing device with a mechanism comprising a roller brush, pressure blocks, and a suction fan, which uses a transmission system to rotate the brush for efficient cleaning and dust removal, adaptable to various wheel sizes with adjustable limit discs and soft pressure blocks to prevent damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual removal of powder is used, then labor flexibility is maintained, but labor cost increases and treatment efficiency decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical removal system with an automated roller brush cleaning system. The roller brush, driven by a motor, automatically removes powder from the wheel flange surface, eliminating the need for manual labor while significantly improving treatment efficiency and consistency.
Solution Approach 2:
The cleaning system is designed to be self-operating once positioned. The roller brush automatically rotates and cleans the surface without requiring continuous manual intervention, and the suction fan automatically removes dust particles, creating a self-sufficient cleaning system.
2Manufacturing precision
If manual removal is used, then adaptability to different wheel sizes is flexible, but cleaning consistency cannot be guaranteed
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates adjustable limit discs that can be dynamically positioned to accommodate different wheel sizes. This dynamic adjustability allows the same cleaning mechanism to consistently clean various wheel dimensions while maintaining uniform cleaning quality through the standardized roller brush operation.
3Force
If hard pressure blocks are used, then cleaning force increases, but wheel surface damage occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the material parameter of the pressure blocks from hard materials to soft materials. This parameter change allows the pressure blocks to apply sufficient cleaning force while conforming to the wheel surface geometry, preventing damage to the flange surface during the cleaning process.
4Productivity
If automated cleaning system is implemented, then productivity increases, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The device integrates multiple functions into a single compact mechanism: the roller brush performs cleaning, the suction fan removes dust, the limit discs provide positioning and sizing accommodation, and the pressure blocks apply controlled force. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate devices while maintaining high productivity.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Significantly improves cleaning efficiency and consistency, reducing labor dependency and increasing workshop productivity by automating the powder removal process while maintaining wheel surface integrity.
Implementation Method 1
roller brush 9
Implementation Method 2
roller brush 9
Implementation Method 3
suction fan 17
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention discloses a roller-type wheel flange surface powder removing device, that includes a corresponding roller brush that is replaced according to the size of a wheel to be processed. A manipulator places the wheel at corresponding positions of limit discs, output ends of cylinders extend to drive pressure blocks to press the wheel, and a sliding seat and a mechanism thereon reciprocate along with a rack within the travel range of guide pillars. While a second motor starts working, a first motor drives a second gear to rotate, and a first gear transmits the rotation speed to the roller brush through a support shaft according to a certain transmission ratio. The roller brush is driven by a third gear 23 and a rack 24 while rotating with the support shaft. The roller brush reciprocates to clean the surface of the wheel.