Tire Mounting Alignment with Rotating Split Rim Members
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Solution Overview
Problem
Misalignment between the center axis of split rim members and the rotation axis of a tire mounted on them leads to precision issues in tire measurement, processing, and testing.
Innovation Solution
A tire mounting method involving a tire holding device with split rim members aligned on a common axis, where the tire is clamped and then rotated around this axis to align the tire's rotation axis with the center axis of the rim members.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a tire is mounted on split rim members without rotation, then the mounting process is simple, but misalignment occurs between the center axis of the rim members and the rotation axis of the tire due to tire weight
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by rotating the split rim members around the predetermined axis before final mounting of the tire. This preliminary rotation ensures that the tire's rotation axis aligns with the center axis of the rim members, preventing misalignment caused by tire weight during subsequent operations.
2Productivity
If the tire is mounted without rotating the rim members, then the process is faster, but precision is lost in measurement, processing, and testing
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary action by performing the rotation of split rim members around the predetermined axis before tire mounting. This ensures proper alignment is established in advance, allowing subsequent measurement, processing, and testing operations to be conducted with high precision without requiring rework or adjustment.
3Device complexity
If the center axis of split rim members is not aligned on a common axis, then device complexity is reduced, but misalignment occurs between the rim members and tire rotation axis
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies segmentation by dividing the rim structure into two separate split rim members that can be independently positioned and adjusted. Each rim member's center axis is aligned on a common predetermined axis, allowing for precise alignment control while maintaining structural functionality. This segmented approach enables accurate alignment without requiring a single complex integrated rim structure.
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
This method controls misalignment, improving the accuracy of tire measurement, processing, and testing by ensuring precise alignment of the tire's rotation axis with the rim members' center axis.
Implementation Method 1
mounting each bead portion of the tire to the pair of split rim members while rotating the pair of split rim members around the predetermined axis
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a tire mounting method for mounting tires on a tire holding device 1, wherein the tire holding device comprises a pair of split rim members 4 facing each other, a center axis A of each of the pair of split rim members is on a common predetermined axis O, the tire mounting method includes: a clamping step clamping a tire by the pair of split rim members, and a rotating step, after the clamping step, mounting each bead portion of the tire to the pair of split rim members while rotating the pair of split rim members around the predetermined axis.