Torque Rod Press Tool for Limited Access Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional tools face difficulties in efficiently removing torque rod ends from structural supports due to limited access, making the process challenging and time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
A press tool system comprising an anchor plate, a brace plate, a drive rod, and spacing members that define a tool opening, allowing the torque rod end and structural support to be engaged and displaced axially to facilitate removal, with the drive rod rotating relative to the brace plate to displace the torque rod assembly from the structural support.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional tools are used to remove torque rod ends, then the removal process can be performed, but the process becomes difficult and time-consuming due to limited access
Solution Approach 1:
The press tool is divided into multiple functional components: an anchor plate for securing to the structural support, a brace plate for positioning, spacing members for maintaining distance, and a drive rod for applying removal force. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently, enabling easy and quick removal of torque rod ends despite limited access
Solution Approach 2:
The press tool acts as an intermediary device between the technician and the torque rod end. By introducing this specialized tool, the removal process becomes feasible in limited access areas where conventional direct manipulation would be difficult or impossible, significantly reducing removal time and effort
2Productivity
If conventional tools are used to remove torque rod ends, then the removal can be attempted, but the process becomes complex and difficult due to limited access
Solution Approach 1:
The press tool is designed as a universal device that can remove various torque rod ends from different structural supports. The combination of anchor plate, brace plate, spacing members, and drive rod creates a multi-functional tool that handles different removal scenarios without requiring multiple specialized tools, thereby improving productivity while managing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple functional elements (anchor plate, brace plate, spacing members, drive rod) are merged into a single integrated press tool assembly. This consolidation allows the tool to perform multiple operations (securing, positioning, applying force) in one device, improving removal efficiency without proportionally increasing the complexity of tool management
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 system effectively enables the easy and efficient disconnection of torque rod assemblies from structural supports, improving accessibility and reducing the complexity of the removal process, thus enhancing repair and replacement efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
The drive rod is axially rotated relative to the brace plate such that the drive rod engages at least a portion of the torque rod assembly and displaces the torque rod assembly relative to the structural support
Data Source
AI summary
A press tool for disconnecting a torque rod assembly from a structural support comprising an anchor plate, a brace plate, a drive rod supported by the brace plate, and a plurality of spacing members operatively connected to the anchor plate and the brace plate such that the press tool defines a tool opening. At least a portion of the torque rod end and the structural support are passed through the tool opening such that the anchor plate engages at least a portion of the structural member. The drive rod is axially rotated relative to the brace plate such that the drive rod engages at least a portion of the torque rod assembly and displaces the torque rod assembly relative to the structural support.