Shock Absorber Compressor Linkage Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

The assembly and disassembly of shock absorbers in vehicles are labor-intensive and can lead to unexpected stretching, posing safety risks during disassembly.

Innovation Solution

A compressor for shock absorbers featuring a stretching mechanism and a clamping mechanism, which includes a linkage assembly and driving unit for controlled movement and a clamping mechanism to securely attach and detach the shock absorber, reducing manual effort and preventing unexpected stretching.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual pushing is used to assemble the shock absorber, then the assembly process is simple, but it is labor-intensive and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveassembly operationVSAvoidassembly efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical pushing with a compressor device that uses a piston and compression chamber to mechanically compress the shock absorber. The driving unit generates rotational motion that is converted to linear piston movement, automating the compression process and eliminating manual labor while significantly improving assembly efficiency

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The shock absorber's own suspension unit is utilized as the compression target, where the compressor applies force to compress the shock absorber body between the piston and the anvil. The shock absorber itself serves as part of the compression system, eliminating the need for external specialized equipment and simplifying the overall assembly process

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Device complexity

If manual pushing is used to assemble the shock absorber, then no additional equipment is needed, but it may damage the shock absorber

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveequipment structureVSAvoidshock absorber integrity

Core Design Contradiction:

Device complexityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces uncontrolled manual pushing with a controlled mechanical compression system featuring a piston, compression chamber, and anvil. The driving unit provides controlled rotational motion that is converted to precise linear compression force, ensuring uniform and controlled compression that prevents damage to the shock absorber components

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a compression chamber with a piston and anvil as intermediary components between the driving force and the shock absorber. These intermediaries distribute and control the compression force, preventing direct impact damage to the shock absorber while maintaining equipment simplicity

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Ease of operation

If one assembling head is detached during disassembly, then the disassembly process is simple, but the shock absorber may be stretched unexpectedly causing danger

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedisassembly operationVSAvoidunexpected stretching

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary compression action by using the compressor to compress the shock absorber before disassembly begins. The compression is maintained throughout the disassembly process, preventing the shock absorber from stretching unexpectedly when assembling heads are detached, thereby eliminating the safety hazard while keeping the disassembly process simple

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS11498381B2Compressor for shock absorber

Publication Date: 2022.11.15 SHIFUKANG IND CO LTD

AI summary

A compressor for a shock absorber is provided, including a stretching mechanism and a clamping mechanism. The stretching mechanism includes a first main body and a second main body. The first main body is movably connected with the second main body. The clamping mechanism includes a first abutting assembly and a second abutting assembly which are configured to clamp the shock absorber.