Rotary Disc Simulation Mass for Faster, Precise Balancing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for balancing rotary discs, such as installing component sets or using dummy masses, are time-consuming and prone to errors.
Innovation Solution
A rotary disc balancing simulation mass that simulates the mass of multiple components, attaching to fewer features than the number it simulates, and can be repositioned to cover all attachment points, allowing for faster and more accurate balancing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If component sets or dummy masses are installed on the rotary disc for balancing, then the balancing accuracy is improved, but the time consumption and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a simulation mass that replicates the combined mass characteristics of multiple rotary components rather than using individual dummy masses for each component. This copying approach maintains balancing accuracy while reducing the number of separate attachment operations required, thereby reducing time consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The simulation mass combines the mass effects of multiple rotary components into a single integrated balancing element. By merging multiple mass simulations into one component, the patent reduces the number of attachment features needed and simplifies the balancing procedure, directly addressing the time consumption issue.
2Measurement precision
If individual dummy masses are used to simulate each rotary component, then the balancing precision is maintained, but the device complexity and number of attachments increase
Solution Approach 1:
The simulation mass integrates multiple mass simulations into a single device that attaches to the rotary disc through fewer attachment features than the number of simulated components. This merging reduces device complexity and the number of attachments while preserving balancing precision through proper mass distribution.
Solution Approach 2:
The simulation mass serves multiple functions simultaneously: it simulates the mass of multiple different rotary components and attaches to the disc through a reduced number of features. This multi-functionality maintains precision while reducing complexity.
3Reliability
If multiple attachment features are used to secure balancing components, then the reliability of attachment is improved, but the ease of operation and speed of balancing deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
By combining multiple mass simulations into one simulation mass that uses fewer attachment features, the patent reduces the number of attachment operations required. This improves ease of operation and speeds up the balancing process while maintaining sufficient attachment reliability through the consolidated design.
4Measurement precision
If the number of attachment features matches the number of rotary components, then the accuracy of mass simulation is improved, but the productivity and efficiency decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The simulation mass merges multiple mass simulations into a single component that attaches through fewer features than the number of simulated components. This approach maintains mass simulation accuracy through proper mass distribution while improving productivity by reducing the number of attachment operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The simulation mass creates a simplified copy of the combined mass characteristics of multiple components rather than creating individual copies for each component. This copying strategy maintains accuracy while improving efficiency by reducing the number of attachment features needed.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a rotary disc balancing simulation mass for balancing a rotary disc configured to support a set of rotary components, wherein the rotary disc balancing simulation mass is configured to be attached to the rotary disc and configured to simulate the mass of two or more of the rotary components. Also disclosed are balancing simulation apparatus, and methods of balancing a rotary disc.