Transmission Jack Adapter for Balanced Removal Without Slippage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for removing and installing transmissions require significant human strength and often result in slippage or dropping, as there is a lack of suitable jack attachments for lifting transmissions securely.
Innovation Solution
A transmission remover and installer comprising a plate with a connecting means and mounting features, along with a jack adapter, that allows for secure coupling with a jack to lift transmissions without slipping, using adjustable securing means and a hollow cylindrical protrusion for balance point identification.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional methods are used to remove and install transmissions, then human strength and manual effort are required, but the process becomes difficult and results in slippage or dropping
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a jack adapter as an intermediary device that connects the transmission to a jack. This adapter includes a mounting plate with holes that fit over the transmission's balance point, and a coupling mechanism that attaches to the jack. This intermediary device transfers the lifting force from the jack to the transmission, eliminating the need for direct manual handling and preventing slippage or dropping.
Solution Approach 2:
The jack adapter is divided into multiple functional components: a mounting plate for attaching to the transmission, securing means (such as bolts or clamps) to fasten the plate to the transmission's balance point, and a coupling mechanism to connect to the jack. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently, improving overall reliability while simplifying operation.
2Reliability
If no jack attachment is used for lifting transmissions, then manual handling is required, but slippage or dropping occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The jack adapter is designed with universal features that make it adaptable to different transmission types. The mounting plate includes multiple holes positioned to accommodate various transmission balance points, and the securing means can be adjusted to fit different transmission shapes and sizes. This universality allows the same jack adapter design to prevent slippage or dropping across multiple transmission models, improving reliability without requiring multiple specialized attachments.
3Reliability
If a jack adapter with multiple securing means is used, then secure coupling is achieved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple securing functions into a single integrated jack adapter assembly. The mounting plate, securing means (such as bolts, clamps, or quick-release mechanisms), and coupling mechanism are merged into one unified device that attaches to the transmission's balance point and connects to the jack. This merging reduces the number of separate components and assembly steps compared to using multiple independent securing devices, thereby improving reliability while minimizing the increase in device complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
Disclosed is a transmission remover and installer, for removing and installing transmissions, which comprises a plate defined by a top surface and bottom surface; a connecting means at a first end of the plate traversing through a hole in the plate, installed using a first securing means on the top surface and a second securing means on the bottom surface of the plate; a mounting means securing the top of the connecting means using a first protrusion located at the bottom of the mounting means; and a jack adapter coupled at the bottom surface at a second end of the plate. The mounting means has a first hole and a second hole configured to couple with a transmission after identifying a balance point of the transmission and the jack adapter has a coupling means enabling the jack adapter to be coupled with a jack after identifying a balance point.