Adjustable Tile Cutter Lateral Support for Complete Cross-Cuts
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Solution Overview
Problem
During the cutting of tiles, uneven force application along the edges often leads to cracking or fracture marks, resulting in incomplete cross-sections and increased operational difficulties.
Innovation Solution
A lateral support device comprising a fixed seat, a lateral support plate, a pivot seat, and a lock assembly, which allows for adjustable lateral support to workpieces of different sizes, ensuring stable positioning and reducing the risk of incomplete cuts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed lateral support structure is used, then the structure is simple and stable, but it cannot adapt to workpieces of different sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The lateral support plate is designed to be movable along the worktable via a sliding groove, transforming a static fixed support into a dynamic adjustable support. This allows the support position to be changed according to different workpiece sizes while maintaining structural simplicity through guided linear movement
Solution Approach 2:
The lateral support device serves multiple functions: it provides lateral support for workpieces of various sizes, allows position adjustment through the sliding groove, and enables locking at desired positions using the lock assembly. This multi-functionality achieves adaptability without proportionally increasing complexity
2Ease of operation
If the lateral support plate is fixed, then the positioning is stable, but it cannot be adjusted for different workpiece positions
Solution Approach 1:
The support plate transitions from a fixed state to a movable state during operation. The sliding groove enables easy adjustment to different positions, while the lock assembly provides reliable positioning stability once adjusted. This dynamic design resolves the contradiction between adjustability and stability
Solution Approach 2:
The lock assembly is designed to secure the support plate at the desired position before cutting begins. This preliminary locking action ensures that once the support is adjusted to the correct position, it remains stable throughout the cutting operation, preventing movement that would compromise positioning accuracy
3Manufacturing precision
If no lateral support is provided, then the device structure is simple, but incomplete cross-sections occur during cutting
Solution Approach 1:
The lateral support plate acts as an intermediary element between the worktable and the workpiece. It provides the necessary lateral support force to prevent incomplete cross-sections during cutting, while its simple plate structure with sliding groove and lock assembly minimizes the added complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The support function is segmented into distinct components: the lateral support plate for providing support force, the sliding groove for position adjustment, and the lock assembly for securing the position. This segmentation allows each component to be simple while collectively achieving the required manufacturing precision
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 lateral support device effectively addresses issues with incomplete cross-sections by providing adjustable and stable lateral support, enhancing the cutting process efficiency and reducing the need for additional smoothing operations.
Implementation Method 1
a threaded rod passing through the perforation and the sliding groove and having one end threaded with the threaded hole
Implementation Method 2
The pivot seat is pivotally connected with the fixed seat and has a pressing portion arranged adjacent to the first lateral surface of the lateral support plate
Data Source
AI summary
A lateral support device includes a fixed seat mounted to a worktable, a lateral support plate having a sliding groove, and a pivot seat pivoted to the fixed seat and having a pressing portion arranged adjacent to the lateral support plate. A lock assembly has a pressing plate disposed to the pivot seat and arranged adjacent to the lateral support plate, a threaded rod threaded with the pressing plate through the pressing portion and the sliding groove, and a handle fixed to one end of the threaded rod. When the handle is locked, the lateral support plate is forced tightly and cannot be moved, and when the handle is unlocked, the lateral support plate is released and can be moved relative to the worktable for adjusting its position. Thus, the present invention provides lateral support to workpieces of different sizes for improving issues with incomplete cross-sections.