Torque Gun Regulator and Safety Lock for Smooth Auto Shifting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing torque power tools face challenges in efficiently managing fluid pressure regulation, safety during operation, and smooth mode transitions, which can lead to unintentional tool activation and potential operator injury.
Innovation Solution
Integration of integrated pneumatic flow pressure regulator assemblies, activation and trigger lock safety assemblies, and automatic torque gun shifting assemblies to manage fluid pressure, enhance safety, and facilitate smooth mode transitions in torque power tools.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional pneumatic regulators are used, then fluid pressure control is provided, but the tool risks unintentional activation and operator injury
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the pneumatic regulator and safety assembly into a single integrated unit. The regulator body houses both the pressure control mechanism and the safety interlock system, merging functions that were previously separate components. This integration reduces the number of separate parts while maintaining both pressure regulation and safety protection capabilities.
Solution Approach 2:
The safety assembly acts as an intermediary between the operator and the tool's activation mechanism. It includes safety features such as a keyless guard and interlock systems that mediate the activation process, preventing unintentional startup while allowing legitimate operation. This intermediary layer adds safety without requiring the operator to directly manipulate dangerous components.
2Productivity
If mode transitions are manual, then simplicity is maintained, but transitions are not smooth and efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements automatic mode transitions that dynamically adjust the tool's operating parameters based on the fastening process requirements. The system automatically switches between different torque modes and speed settings during operation, eliminating the need for manual intervention. This dynamic adaptation smooths transitions and improves efficiency while the automated control system manages the complexity internally.
Solution Approach 2:
The control system incorporates feedback mechanisms that monitor tool performance and fastening progress in real-time. Based on this feedback, the system automatically adjusts operating modes and transitions between different operational states. This feedback-driven approach enables smooth, context-appropriate mode changes that improve productivity without requiring complex manual programming by the operator.
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 solutions provide precise fluid pressure control, enhance safety by preventing accidental tool activation, and ensure seamless mode transitions, thereby reducing the risk of operator injury and improving tool efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
integrated pneumatic flow pressure regulator assemblies
Implementation Method 2
rotation speed-sensing centrifugal multi-speed automatic shifting assemblies
Implementation Method 3
torque-sensing centrifugal multi-speed automatic shifting assemblies
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed inventions include:integrated pneumatic flow pressure regulator assemblies with and/or without filters and/or swivels, per FIGS. 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 1F, 1G, 1H, 1I, 1J, 1K, 1L, 1M and 1N for use with all of Applicant's pneumatic torque gun models;activation, or trigger, lock safety assemblies, per FIGS. 2A1, 2A2, 2B1 and 2B2, for use with all of Applicant's electric and pneumatic torque gun models;automatic torque gun shifting assemblies including:rotation speed-sensing centrifugal multi-speed automatic shifting assemblies, per FIGS. 3A, 3B and 3C, for use with all of Applicant's electric and pneumatic torque gun models;torque-sensing centrifugal multi-speed automatic shifting assemblies, per FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, 4G, 4H, and 4I, for use with all of Applicant's electric and pneumatic torque gun models;helical cam, or wobbling, turning force multiplication assemblies, per FIGS. 5A, 5B, 5C, 5D, 5E, 5F and 5G, for use with all of Applicant's electric and pneumatic torque gun models;pneumatic pressure release, or burst, valve assemblies, per FIGS. 6A, 6B, 6C, 6D, 6E, 6F, 6G, 6H, 6I and 6J, that allow bleeding of pressure to unstick a locked up tool for use with all of Applicant's pneumatic torque gun models;pneumatic fluid directional valve assemblies, per FIGS. 7A, 7B and 7C, for use with all of Applicant's pneumatic torque gun models;pneumatic fluid directional and activation, or trigger, lock safety valve assemblies, per FIGS. 8A and 8B, for use with all of Applicant's pneumatic torque gun models; andpneumatic tool cycle counter, or odometer, assemblies, per FIGS. 9A and 9B, that recognize tool actuations as drops in pneumatic pressure for use with all of Applicant's pneumatic torque gun models.