Tire-Edge Hose Guide Channel to Prevent Ground Crevice Jamming
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Solution Overview
Problem
Hoses frequently become stuck in the crevice between tires and the ground during activities like car washing or tire inflation, posing an inconvenience, especially for automotive technicians and individuals with mobility issues.
Innovation Solution
A compact, portable device is positioned adjacent to the tire, featuring a channel that allows hoses to slide laterally, preventing them from getting wedged by blocking the crevice and providing a path with reduced friction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a hose is used near a tire without a sliding device, then the hose can be positioned freely, but the hose becomes wedged in the crevice between the tire and the ground
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a sliding device as an intermediary component between the hose and the crevice. This device includes a channel that guides the hose laterally, preventing it from becoming wedged in the crevice while allowing controlled movement. The sliding device mediates the interaction between the hose and the problematic crevice area, solving the contradiction by providing both movement capability and positioning reliability.
2Ease of operation
If a sliding device is introduced to prevent hose from getting stuck, then hose movement is facilitated, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The sliding device is segmented into distinct functional components: a base portion that rests on the ground, a vertical portion that contacts the tire, and a channel that guides the hose. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently, simplifying the overall design and making the device easier to manufacture and assemble while still achieving the goal of facilitating hose movement.
Solution Approach 2:
The sliding device serves as a simple intermediary structure with a channel that provides a predetermined path for the hose. Rather than creating a complex active system, the invention uses a passive geometric structure that naturally guides the hose laterally, minimizing the complexity of the device while effectively preventing the hose from getting stuck.
3Ease of operation
If the hose is kept with slack to prevent sticking, then movement freedom is maintained, but time and effort are wasted in managing the slack
Solution Approach 1:
The sliding device is positioned in advance at the location where the hose might become stuck. By having the device pre-positioned with its channel aligned to guide the hose away from the crevice, the system performs the preventive action before the hose can become wedged. This eliminates the need for reactive repositioning and manages the hose path proactively, reducing time loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The sliding device acts as a preliminary intermediary structure that intercepts the hose before it can become stuck. The channel provides a predetermined guidance path that automatically directs the hose laterally as it approaches the crevice area, preventing the problem before it occurs and eliminating the need for time-consuming repositioning actions.
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AI summary
A device for enabling a hose to slide relative to a tire, preventing it from becoming trapped. The device includes a base with a semi-circular recess that fits snugly against a tire, and a body with a concave tire abutment surface. A channel is defined within the body, allowing a hose to slide laterally with minimal friction. This device is particularly useful for automotive technicians and individuals with mobility issues, ensuring smooth hose movement during activities such as car washing or tire inflation.