Vehicle Detaching Tool With Opposite-Thread Conveying Screw

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing tools for detaching vehicle parts are often unsteady due to their inability to adjust effectively for parts of various sizes, leading to instability during detachment.

Innovation Solution

A tool comprising an operative rod, guiding rod, conveying screw, detaching elements, and positioning element, where the conveying screw's threaded sections and annular flanges allow for precise adjustment and movement of detaching elements to securely engage and detach parts of different sizes, ensuring stability and reliability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the detaching module is made adjustable to handle parts of various sizes, then the adaptability is improved, but the stability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadaptabilityVSAvoidstability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The detaching module employs a dynamic adjustment mechanism where the conveying screw can be rotated to move the detaching elements toward or away from each other. This allows the module to adapt its configuration for parts of various sizes while maintaining stability through the screw's precise positioning capability and the guiding rod's constraint system

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The module changes its operational parameters by rotating the conveying screw, which alters the distance between the two detaching elements. This parameter change enables adaptation to different part sizes while the threaded connection and annular flanges maintain stable, controlled adjustment without unintended movement

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Adaptability or versatility

If the detaching elements are made movable to adjust for various part sizes, then the versatility is improved, but the operational stability worsens

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveversatilityVSAvoidoperational stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The conveying screw acts as an intermediary mechanism between the operator and the detaching elements. By rotating the screw, the operator indirectly controls the movement of the detaching elements, ensuring precise and stable adjustment. The guiding rod serves as another intermediary that constrains the elements' movement to a controlled path, maintaining operational stability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The module is segmented into distinct functional components: the conveying screw for adjustment, the guiding rod for constraint, and the two detaching elements for engagement. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally, with the adjustment mechanism independent from the engagement elements, thereby maintaining stability during operation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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 tool provides a reliable and stable mechanism for detaching parts of various sizes from vehicles, ensuring secure engagement and efficient detachment by allowing controlled movement and positioning of detaching elements, enhancing operational stability and versatility.

Implementation Method 1

The conveying screw includes two threaded sections and two annular flanges formed between the threaded sections. Threads of the threaded sections extend in opposite directions. Each of the detaching elements includes a fixing aperture and a screw hole. The screw hole receives a corresponding one of the threaded sections of the conveying screw. Thus, the detaching elements are moved toward each other when the conveying screw is rotated in a first direction and that the detaching elements are moved from each other when the conveying screw is rotated in a second direction.

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectScrew mechanism: Screw

Data Source

PatentUS11219990B2Tool for detaching parts from vehicles
Publication Date: 2022.01.11 CHIEN YU HONG
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AI summary

A tool includes an operative rod, a guiding rod, a conveying screw and two detaching elements. The guiding rod includes a middle section connected to the operative rod and two terminal sections extending from the middle section. The conveying screw includes two threaded sections. Threads of the threaded sections extend in opposite directions. Each of the detaching elements includes a fixing aperture and a screw hole. The fixing aperture receives a corresponding one of the terminal sections of the guiding rod. The screw hole receives a corresponding one of the threaded sections of the conveying screw. Thus, the detaching elements are moved toward each other when the conveying screw is rotated in a first direction and that the detaching elements are moved from each other when the conveying screw is rotated in a second direction.