Tire Changing Machine Force Detection and Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tire changing machines face challenges in accurately positioning tools and controlling forces during tire installation and removal, leading to potential damage to the wheel rim, tire, or machine components, and pose safety hazards due to inadequate force detection and control.
Innovation Solution
The implementation of a tire changing machine equipped with force detection elements and position detection systems, which include sensors and actuators, allows for real-time monitoring and adjustment of tool placement and force application, preventing damage and ensuring safer operations through automated control and feedback mechanisms.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If force detection elements and position detection systems are implemented, then safety and control precision are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements force detection elements and position detection systems before tire changing operations begin. These detection systems are pre-installed on the tire changing machine to monitor forces and positions in real-time, allowing the control system to take preliminary preventive actions to avoid rim damage, tire damage, or machine component damage before they occur.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs feedback mechanisms where detection elements continuously monitor forces applied during tire mounting and demounting operations, and positions of machine components. This real-time feedback is sent to the control system, which automatically adjusts operational parameters to maintain forces within safe limits and positions within acceptable ranges, thereby preventing damage while managing complexity through automated control.
2Manufacturing precision
If real-time monitoring and adjustment of tool placement and force application is implemented, then manufacturing precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical positioning and force application with automated systems. Position detection systems (such as sensors or encoders) monitor the location of tools and machine components, while force detection elements (such as load cells or force sensors) measure applied forces. These mechanical systems are substituted with electronic detection and control mechanisms that automatically adjust tool placement and force application in real-time, improving positioning precision while managing complexity through automation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent dynamically changes operational parameters such as force magnitude, tool position, and actuation speed based on real-time detection data. The control system adjusts these parameters automatically during tire changing operations to maintain optimal precision,例如reducing force when the tire bead is near the rim edge or adjusting tool position based on detected tire dimensions, thereby improving manufacturing precision through adaptive parameter control.
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AI summary
Tire changing machines including force and position sensors facilitating automated detection of wheel rim and tire features by a controller. Dimensional and location information for features of interest may be detected and recorded for use by the controller to perform tire change procedures. Positioning error and malfunctioning machine components, including feedback sensors, may also be detected in an automated manner.