Universal Brake Caliper Removal Tool with Adjustable Fastening
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for fitting and removing brake calipers are not adaptable to different orientations, geometrical shapes, and sizes, requiring multiple devices and posing ergonomic and safety challenges due to the weight and size of brake calipers, especially in large vehicles.
Innovation Solution
A device with a frame and fastening portion that can be adjusted to fit various brake caliper orientations and sizes, featuring connecting portions that match the caliper's geometrical shape, with lifting means to attach a power-driven lifting device, ensuring safety and ease of handling by aligning with the caliper's centre of gravity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed design device is used for brake caliper removal, then the device structure is simple, but it cannot adapt to different orientations, geometrical shapes, and sizes of brake calipers
Solution Approach 1:
The device employs a universal frame structure with adjustable fastening portions that can accommodate different brake caliper orientations (horizontal, vertical, inclined) and geometrical shapes. The connecting portions are designed to match various caliper geometries, allowing a single device to serve multiple functions across different caliper types.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates adjustable frame portions and connecting portions that can be reconfigured to match different brake caliper geometries and orientations. This dynamic adjustability allows the device to adapt its structure rather than requiring multiple fixed-design devices for different caliper types.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple devices are provided for different brake caliper types, then each device can be optimized for its specific purpose, but the overall system complexity and storage requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The device consolidates multiple specialized tools into a single universal unit. The adjustable fastening portions and connecting portions enable one device to replace what would traditionally require multiple specialized devices for different brake caliper makes, models, and orientations.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention merges the functions of multiple specialized brake caliper removal devices into a single integrated system. By combining adjustable frame structures with versatile connecting portions, it consolidates what would be separate devices into one multi-functional unit.
3Ease of operation
If brake calipers are removed without lifting equipment, then the process is simpler, but it poses ergonomic risks and safety issues due to caliper weight
Solution Approach 1:
The device acts as an intermediary between the brake caliper and the lifting device. It provides a secure connection interface that transfers the caliper's weight to the lifting means, enabling safe handling without direct manual lifting by service staff.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention replaces manual mechanical lifting with a power-driven lifting device. The lifting means (hydraulic, pneumatic, or electric) substitutes human physical effort, reducing ergonomic risks while maintaining simple operational procedures.
4Reliability
If lifting equipment is used for brake caliper removal, then safety and ergonomics are improved, but the equipment size and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system is segmented into two independent components: a simple, lightweight device that attaches to the brake caliper, and a separate power-driven lifting device. This segmentation allows the lifting functionality to be added only when needed, keeping the primary device simple while providing safety benefits.
Solution Approach 2:
The device serves as a lightweight intermediary that connects the brake caliper to the lifting equipment. It provides the necessary interface without requiring the entire lifting system to be integrated into the device itself, maintaining simplicity while enabling safe lifting operations.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a device for fitting and removal of brake calipers (2), comprising a frame portion (38) and a fastening portion (40) for fastening the device (36) on the brake caliper (2), the frame portion (38) and the fastening portion (40) being connected to one another and the frame portion (38) being provided with lifting means (42) for connecting a lifting device (44). The fastening portion (40) comprises connecting portions (18) adapted to engaging with at least one fastening point (20) for a component (16) which cooperates with the brake caliper (2). The component cooperating with the brake caliper (2) is a brake caliper bracket (16). The connecting portions (18) of the fastening portion (40) are of substantially the same geometrical shape as the brake caliper bracket's connecting portions (18) which connect with the brake caliper (2). The invention relates also to a method for fitting and removing such a brake caliper (2).