Automated Support Ring Assembly Device for Military Tires

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Solution Overview

Problem

The existing methods for assembling and disassembling support rings in vehicle tires, particularly for military and public transportation vehicles, are time-consuming and difficult, requiring manual operation and specific tools, which complicates maintenance and repair, especially in challenging environments.

Innovation Solution

A device and method utilizing a machine with a base, column, and support arm, equipped with actuators and a grip-and-release mechanism, allows for quick and efficient assembly and disassembly of support rings within and from tires, enabling rapid insertion and removal of the support ring even in the case of tire breakage or perforation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If manual assembly and disassembly methods are used with levers or specific tools, then the support ring can be assembled and disassembled, but the process takes several hours and requires multiple operators

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveassembly and disassembly speedVSAvoidtime required for support ring assembly and disassembly

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical operations with an automated machine system that uses a support arm, actuators, and gripping means to perform assembly and disassembly operations automatically, eliminating the need for multiple operators and manual tools

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The machine system performs the assembly and disassembly operations autonomously through its automated control system, actuators, and gripping mechanisms, without requiring continuous human intervention or manual operation throughout the process

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Ease of operation

If manual assembly and disassembly operations are performed, then the support ring can be installed or removed, but the difficulty and complexity of the operation increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of support ring assembly and disassemblyVSAvoidcomplexity of assembly and disassembly process

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces complex manual operations requiring multiple operators and specific tools with an automated machine system that simplifies the operational process through programmed control, reducing both the difficulty and skill level required for assembly and disassembly

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Productivity

If support rings are assembled and disassembled manually in battle or reconnaissance zones, then the support ring can be replaced, but the process is too slow and difficult for military operations

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvespeed of support ring replacementVSAvoidease of operation in challenging environments

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The automated machine system with actuators and gripping means performs assembly and disassembly operations automatically, enabling rapid support ring replacement in military field conditions without requiring multiple operators or complex manual procedures

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The invention changes the operational parameters from manual, slow, multi-operator processes to automated, rapid, single-operator or unattended operations, making the process suitable for military applications where time and operational simplicity are critical

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS11001107B2Device for assembling-disassembling a support ring in or from a tyre, as well as machine comprising such a device

Publication Date: 2021.05.11 VEHICLE SERVICE GRP ITALY SRL

AI summary

The present invention regards a device for assembling and/or disassembling a support ring (SR) within or from a tyre (T), such device including a base, a column or pillar rising from said base and a grip and release group and/or an extraction group.