Fire Sprinkler Installation Tool With Torque-Break Partition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fire sprinkler installation and removal methods often result in over-torqueing, leading to potential damage of the sprinklers and improper installation.
Innovation Solution
A device with an elongated member featuring non-uniform thickness partitions and apertures designed to fracture at a threshold torque level during installation, while maintaining integrity during removal, preventing damage and ensuring proper installation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a standard installation tool is used to install fire sprinklers, then the installation process is simple, but over-torquing can damage the sprinkler
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates a pre-designed weak partition with non-uniform thickness that is intended to fracture at a predetermined torque threshold. This preliminary structural arrangement ensures that when installation torque is applied, the weak partition will break before the sprinkler is damaged, thus preventing over-torquing harm in advance
Solution Approach 2:
The weak partition acts as an intermediary element between the installation tool and the sprinkler. It absorbs the excessive torque through controlled fracture, protecting the sprinkler from direct damage while still allowing proper installation to occur
2Device complexity
If a device with uniform thickness partition is used, then the structure is simple, but it cannot prevent over-torquing effectively
Solution Approach 1:
The partition is designed with non-uniform thickness, where specific local regions have reduced thickness to create weak points. This local variation in geometry ensures that the partition will fracture at predictable locations when excessive torque is applied, providing reliable over-torquing protection while maintaining overall structural simplicity
3Object-affected harmful factors
If a device that fractures under torque is used, then over-torquing is prevented, but the device may not remain intact for removal
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into a permanent body and a sacrificial weak partition. The partition is designed to fracture and separate from the main body when excessive torque is applied, allowing the main device to remain intact and reusable while the partition serves its protective function and can be discarded
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
Prevents over-torqueing during installation, protecting the fire sprinklers and ensuring correct installation, while allowing easy removal for maintenance or inspection.
Implementation Method 1
The solid partition can have non-uniform thickness between the main aperture and the at least one surrounding aperture
Implementation Method 2
the solid partition can have non-uniform thickness between the main aperture and the at least one surrounding aperture
Data Source
AI summary
At least one aspect is directed to a device to configure a fire sprinkler. The device can have an elongated member. The elongated member can have an open end, an opposing closed end, and a body extending laterally therebetween. The open end can receive a portion of a fire sprinkler. The closed end can have a main aperture. The main aperture can receive a portion of a ratcheting socket wrench drive. The closed end can have at least one surrounding aperture. The surrounding aperture can be positioned apart from the main aperture to define a solid partition therebetween. The solid partition can have non-uniform thickness between the main aperture and the at least one surrounding aperture.