Single-Point Clamp for Four-Wheel Aligner
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current four-wheel aligner clamps are complex, costly, and difficult to install, with high material consumption and labor inefficiency, particularly due to their multi-point or four-point designs which hinder quick and accurate wheel alignment.
Innovation Solution
A 3D single-point clamp system for vehicles, comprising a sleeve, single-point variable hexagonal grip, fastening nut, connecting board, and magnetically attached target board, allowing for easy and rapid installation by clamping onto the wheel hub with a small, lightweight design.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If multi-point or four-point clamp design is used, then measurement accuracy is improved, but device complexity and installation difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the essential clamping function from complex multi-point designs, using only a single contact point that engages with the wheel hub's central mounting hole. This eliminates unnecessary clamping points and structural elements, achieving accurate wheel alignment measurement with a simplified single-point clamp structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The single-point clamp is designed with universal adaptability to accommodate different wheel hub types and sizes. The clamp structure can be adjusted to fit various vehicle models, making it a multi-functional tool that replaces multiple specialized clamps while maintaining measurement precision across different wheel alignment scenarios.
2Measurement precision
If multi-point or four-point clamp design is used, then measurement accuracy is improved, but installation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes redundant clamping points and installation steps associated with multi-point designs. The single-point clamp engages with one central mounting hole on the wheel hub, eliminating the need to align and secure multiple points, thereby reducing installation time to just four seconds while preserving measurement accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp is designed with pre-adjusted dimensions and a quick-release mechanism that allows for rapid installation without requiring complex alignment procedures. The structure is prepared in advance to fit standard wheel hub mounting holes, enabling technicians to install and begin measurements immediately.
3Stability of the object's composition
If traditional clamp designs are used, then structural stability is maintained, but material consumption and manufacturing costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts only the essential structural elements needed for stable clamping, eliminating excess material used in traditional multi-point clamp designs. The single-point clamp uses minimal material while maintaining structural stability through optimized geometry and strategic placement of the clamping point on the wheel hub.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamp incorporates lightweight materials and thin-walled structures that provide sufficient structural stability without excessive material consumption. The design uses thin but reinforced components that maintain rigidity and stability during the wheel alignment measurement process while significantly reducing material usage compared to traditional heavy-duty clamp designs.
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
The single-point clamp system significantly reduces installation time, material usage, and manufacturing costs while enhancing accuracy and ease of use, enabling four-wheel alignment in just four seconds with a simplified structure.
Implementation Method 1
target board with magnets
Data Source
AI summary
A single-point clamp of four-wheel aligner for vehicles connected to a fixing hub nut on the wheel comprises a sleeve, a single-point variable hexagonal grip, a fastening nut, a connecting board, and a target board with magnets. The single-point variable hexagonal grip and the fastening nut are respectively disposed at two ends of the sleeve. The single-point variable hexagonal grip is firmly lodged in the fixing hub nut. Two ends of the connecting board are respectively connected to the sleeve and the target board. A using method includes: (1) loosening the fastening nut of the single-point clamp; (2) inserting the single-point variable hexagonal grip into the fixing hub nut of the wheel; and (3) rotationally fastening the fastening nut for clamping the fixing hub nut firmly.