Water Blowing Device for Wheel Cleaning

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Solution Overview

Problem

In the wheel processing industry, existing technologies face challenges in effectively removing high-temperature water from the outer side of wheels before the spraying process, which requires high precision and cleanliness.

Innovation Solution

A water blowing device comprising a wheel positioning rotating part and a wheel water blowing part, utilizing a servo motor, rotary oil cylinder, synchronous cam, and high-pressure spray nozzles to position and blow water off the wheel surface with high precision and stability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If high-pressure spray is used to remove water from the wheel, then water removal efficiency is improved, but positioning precision deteriorates due to wheel movement and rotation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewater removal efficiencyVSAvoidpositioning precision
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The device performs preliminary positioning of the wheel using the synchronous cam mechanism before the high-pressure spray operation begins. The cam profile is designed to hold the wheel in the exact required position relative to the spray nozzles, ensuring that when spraying starts, the wheel is already correctly positioned and remains stable throughout the process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The device transitions from a static positioning system to a dynamic one by using the synchronous cam mechanism that can rapidly adjust and lock the wheel position. The cam profile dynamically controls the positioning elements to maintain precise wheel positioning even during the high-pressure spray operation, adapting to any minor movements or rotations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Measurement precision

If complex positioning mechanisms are added to improve positioning precision, then positioning precision is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning precisionVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The invention extracts and isolates only the essential positioning function from a potentially complex multi-axis positioning system. By using a dedicated synchronous cam mechanism specifically designed for wheel positioning, it removes unnecessary complexity while maintaining high positioning precision. The cam mechanism is a self-contained unit that performs positioning without requiring complex control systems or multiple actuators.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The synchronous cam acts as an intermediary element between the wheel and the spray system. Instead of directly controlling wheel position through complex mechanical linkages or electronic control systems, the cam profile serves as a simple yet effective mediator that translates rotational motion into precise positioning, reducing overall device complexity while achieving the desired positioning accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Ease of operation

If manual positioning is used to simplify operation, then ease of operation is improved, but positioning precision deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoidpositioning precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSMeasurement precision

Solution Approach 1:

The synchronous cam mechanism is designed to automatically perform the positioning function without requiring manual intervention. The cam profile inherently guides the positioning elements to the correct position, and the mechanism self-locks in place, providing both ease of operation (automatic action) and high positioning precision. The operator simply needs to initiate the process, and the system completes the positioning and spraying automatically.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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 device ensures efficient water removal with high positioning precision, simple operation, and stable performance, meeting the requirements for wheel cleanliness before the spraying process.

Implementation Method 1

high-pressure spray nozzles to position and blow water off the wheel surface

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHigh-pressure spray: Fluid Spray

Data Source

PatentUS11493271B2Water blowing device
Publication Date: 2022.11.08 CITIC DICASTAL CO LTD
  • US11493271B2 patent drawing
  • US11493271B2 patent drawing

AI summary

The disclosure discloses a water blowing device which is composed of a wheel positioning rotating part and a wheel water blowing part. The water blowing requirement of the wheel can be met.