Telescoping Tire Handler for Laying Flat Large Truck Tires
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tire handling devices are inadequate for large capacity trucks due to the mismatch between the increasing size of trucks and the fixed size of maintenance shops, leading to inefficiencies in tire replacement and maintenance.
Innovation Solution
A tire handler with a frame, tire gripping assembly, and lifting assembly, featuring telescoping arms and actuators, allowing for remote operation, tire gripping, lifting, and tilting capabilities to handle and lay tires upright or flat, with a compact design for maneuverability and reduced shop space requirements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing tire handling devices are used for large capacity trucks, then tire handling capability is provided, but the fixed size of maintenance shops limits the usefulness and maneuverability of such devices
Solution Approach 1:
The tire handling device is divided into multiple independent components including a movable platform, telescoping arms, and modular gripping mechanisms. This segmentation allows each component to be independently controlled and positioned, enabling the device to operate effectively in confined shop spaces while maintaining full tire handling capability for large capacity trucks.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates movable platforms, telescoping arms with variable lengths, and adjustable gripping mechanisms that can dynamically adapt to different tire sizes and shop space constraints. This dynamic design allows the equipment to transition between different operational configurations, providing versatility without requiring large fixed shop areas.
2Productivity
If traditional forklift and tire handler attachment equipment are used, then tire replacement can be performed, but turnaround time and truck availability are increased
Solution Approach 1:
The tire handling device is designed to be self-propelled and autonomously navigate to trucks requiring tire service. The movable platform can independently position itself, extend arms, and manipulate tires without requiring external assistance or complex manual operations, significantly reducing tire replacement time and increasing truck availability.
Solution Approach 2:
The device replaces traditional manual tire handling operations and complex mechanical attachment systems with an automated movable platform that uses controlled movement and positioning systems. This substitution eliminates the need for multiple operators and sequential manual steps, dramatically reducing maintenance downtime.
3Reliability
If existing tire handling devices are used, then tire maintenance can be performed, but safety is compromised due to the size mismatch between trucks and shop equipment
Solution Approach 1:
The movable platform incorporates dynamic stabilization systems, controlled movement mechanisms, and adjustable positioning capabilities that adapt to the size and weight of large capacity truck tires. This dynamic design ensures safe and reliable tire maintenance operations by preventing instability or loss of control that would occur with static, improperly sized equipment.
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AI summary
A tire handler for handling a tire of a vehicle, comprising: a frame; a tire gripping assembly having a tilt assembly and an arm assembly coupled thereto; the arm assembly having first and second vertical telescoping arms and first and second horizontal telescoping arms; the arm assembly having first and second upper arms and first and second lower arms; and, a lifting assembly, the lifting assembly having first and second vertical lift actuators mounted on the frame and coupled to the tilt assembly; wherein the tire gripping assembly is operable to release and grip the tire; wherein the lifting assembly is operable to lower and raise the tire; and, wherein the tilt assembly is operable to stand upright and lay flat the tire.