Vice Movable Jaw Quick Release via Inclined Grooves
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing vices require inconvenient disassembly procedures for detaching the movable jaw from the tooth base, which wastes time and energy, especially when multiple vices are arranged side by side for processing, and poses safety risks due to vibration-induced movement of the workpiece.
Innovation Solution
A movable jaw quick release apparatus featuring inclined guide grooves and restriction elements that allow the movable jaw to be fixed and removed without disassembling the restriction element, enabling easy assembly and disassembly by sliding the restriction elements along the grooves, thereby absorbing vibration forces and maintaining clamping stability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a bolt and positioning pin are used to fix the movable jaw to the tooth base, then the movable jaw is firmly fixed and does not shake during clamping, but the disassembly process becomes inconvenient and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The restriction element is designed to be movable between a first position (inserted into the inclined guide groove to fix the movable jaw) and a second position (removed from the groove to allow detachment). This dynamic positioning enables the same component to provide firm fixation during operation while allowing quick disassembly by simply moving the element to the second position, resolving the contradiction between reliable fixation and ease of disassembly.
2Productivity
If multiple vices are arranged side by side for cutting processing, then processing efficiency is improved, but time and energy are wasted removing each vice to disassemble the movable jaw
Solution Approach 1:
The quick release mechanism allows the movable jaw to be detached from the tooth base by simply moving the restriction element to the second position, eliminating the need to remove the entire vice from its position. This enables multiple vices to remain arranged side by side while still allowing easy disassembly of the movable jaw, thus maintaining high processing efficiency without the time loss associated with moving and repositioning multiple vices.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the restriction element is inserted into the inclined guide groove, then the movable jaw is fixed on the tooth base, but the restriction element must be removed for detachment
Solution Approach 1:
The restriction element is designed with the ability to move between positions along the inclined guide groove. When inserted into the groove (first position), it provides stable fixation of the movable jaw on the tooth base. When removed from the groove (second position), it allows easy detachment. This dynamic capability simplifies the disassembly procedure compared to traditional fixed fastening mechanisms, as it eliminates the need to remove and reposition multiple components.
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
Facilitates quick and convenient detachment and assembly of the movable jaw from the tooth base without removing the restriction element, reducing operational time and energy consumption, while maintaining precision and safety during machining processes.
Implementation Method 1
the first inclined surface absorbs the upward vibration force to prevent the movable jaw from moving upwardly
Implementation Method 2
the second inclined surface absorbs the forward vibration force to prevent the movable jaw from shaking toward a work piece
Implementation Method 3
the restriction element transfers the vibration forces to the tooth base
Data Source
AI summary
A movable jaw quick release apparatus of a vice comprises a tooth base, a movable jaw and two restriction elements. The tooth base is formed with two inclined guide grooves, each of which has a first inclined surface, a second inclined surface and a bottom surface. The left and the right side surfaces of the movable jaw are formed with a through hole respectively. Each restriction element penetrates one of the through holes and moves between a first position and a second position along one of the inclined guide groove As the movable jaw generates vibration forces, each restriction element transfers the vibration forces to the tooth base, therefore, the movable jaw do not move upwardly and shake toward a work piece and reduce its clamping force for the work piece.