Tired Wheel Assembly Machine Force Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing machines for treating tired wheels lack the capability to perform assembly and disassembly operations safely and reliably, often risking damage to wheel components and operator safety due to inadequate control over forces applied during the process.

Innovation Solution

A machine equipped with detection means for monitoring forces and torques applied during assembly and disassembly, a control unit that compares real-time data with stored reference values, and automatic operation capabilities to prevent damage and ensure safe operation by adjusting tool movements and stopping the machine if abnormal conditions are detected.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If automatic control systems with sensors are added to machines for treating tired wheels, then reliability and safety of operation improve, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvereliability of automatic operationVSAvoidcomplexity of control system
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The control unit stores reference values for forces and torques before the actual treatment operation begins. This preliminary preparation of reference data enables the subsequent automatic comparison and control during operation, improving reliability without requiring complex real-time decision-making systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The machine incorporates detection means that continuously measure forces and torques during wheel treatment and feed this information back to the control unit. The control unit compares real-time measurements with stored reference values and automatically adjusts operations or stops the machine when deviations are detected, ensuring reliable and safe operation through closed-loop feedback control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Productivity

If forces are applied to the tire during assembly and disassembly operations, then productivity improves, but the risk of damaging wheel components increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveefficiency of wheel treatmentVSAvoiddamage to tire and rim
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

Detection means continuously monitor forces and torques applied during wheel treatment and provide real-time feedback to the control unit. This enables automatic adjustment of operational parameters to maintain forces within safe limits while preserving productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The control unit dynamically adjusts operational parameters such as force magnitude, application rate, and duration based on real-time measurements and comparison with reference values. This allows optimization of treatment efficiency while preventing damage through controlled parameter variation.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Ease of operation

If manual control is used for assembly and disassembly operations, then ease of operation is maintained, but safety and precision of force control deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperational simplicityVSAvoidprecision of force control
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The machine performs self-monitoring and self-adjustment through automated detection means and control units that continuously measure forces and torques, compare them with reference values, and automatically correct deviations. This reduces the need for manual intervention while maintaining operational simplicity and improving force control precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS11654731B2Machine and method for treating a tired wheel
Publication Date: 2023.05.23 VEHICLE SERVICE GRP ITALY SRL
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AI summary

The present invention concerns a machine for treating a tired wheel, for example a machine for assembly and/or disassembly of a tired wheel, as well as a method for treating a tired wheel, for example an assembly and/or disassembly method.