Combined Wheel Burr Removing Device with Independent Brush Rotation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional burr removing devices using a large disc brush face challenges in uniformly removing burrs due to varying linear speeds across the brush, leading to incomplete removal and difficulty in addressing burrs in different directions.

Innovation Solution

A combined wheel burr removing device featuring round brushes, rolling brushes, and brush bundles that can rotate independently, along with a complex system of pulleys, gears, and motors to ensure consistent linear speed across the brush surface, allowing for effective removal of burrs in various directions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Area of stationary object

If a large disc brush is used to remove burrs, then the brush can cover a large area, but the linear speed varies significantly from inner to outer bristles causing inconsistent burr removal

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebrush coverage areaVSAvoidlinear speed uniformity
Core Design Contradiction:
Area of stationary objectVSSpeed

Solution Approach 1:

The large disc brush is segmented into multiple independent round brushes of different diameters. Each round brush rotates independently on its own axis, allowing each brush to maintain consistent linear speed across its bristles. This segmentation resolves the speed variation problem while collectively covering the required large area through the arrangement of multiple brushes.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different round brushes with specific diameters are positioned at different locations to address local burr removal needs. Each brush's size and position are optimized for its specific zone, ensuring consistent linear speed and effective burr removal in each local area without the speed variation problem of a single large disc brush.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Stability of the object's composition

If a single brush rotates at constant angular speed, then the rotation is stable, but the linear speed at the center is much lower than at the outer edge leading to excessive or insufficient brushing

Engineering Contradiction:
Improverotation stabilityVSAvoidburr removal consistency
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The single rotating brush is divided into multiple smaller round brushes that each rotate independently. Each small brush maintains stable rotation at constant angular speed, and because of its smaller radius, the linear speed variation across its bristles is minimal compared to a large disc brush. This achieves both rotation stability and consistent burr removal precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The system introduces dynamic independence by allowing each round brush to rotate on its own axis rather than being part of a single rigid rotating structure. This dynamic segmentation enables each brush to maintain optimal rotation characteristics independently, resolving the contradiction between stable rotation and consistent linear speed across the brush surface.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Device complexity

If a traditional disc brush is used, then the structure is simple, but it cannot effectively remove burrs in different directions simultaneously

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebrush system structureVSAvoidmulti-directional burr removal capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The single disc brush structure is segmented into multiple round brushes arranged in specific patterns. Each round brush can be oriented and positioned to target burrs in different directions. This segmentation increases adaptability for multi-directional burr removal while maintaining relatively simple individual brush structures.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Multiple round brushes are combined in a coordinated arrangement where each brush handles specific directional burr removal. The combination of these simpler round brush units creates a versatile system capable of addressing burrs in various directions, achieving enhanced adaptability while keeping individual components simple.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Manufacturing precision

If multiple independent brushes are introduced to solve speed variation, then burr removal effectiveness improves, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveburr removal effectivenessVSAvoidbrush system configuration
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the brush function into multiple independent round brushes, each with simple structure and consistent rotational characteristics. This segmentation improves burr removal effectiveness by eliminating speed variation problems while the modular nature of individual brushes keeps each component simple, balancing effectiveness and complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The round brush design serves as a universal module that can be replicated and arranged in different configurations. Each round brush unit is multi-functional, capable of addressing burrs in its specific zone with consistent performance. This universality allows the system to achieve improved effectiveness through multiple units while avoiding excessive complexity by using standardized modules.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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 effectively removes burrs from the wheel's back cavity in different directions, avoiding speed disparities and enhancing automation, safety, and stability while ensuring efficient burr removal.

Implementation Method 1

synchronous belt I7, synchronous belt II50, synchronous belt III53

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Implementation Method 2

gear I15, gear II17, gear III46, gear IV47, gear ring16

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical Advantage: Mechanical Advantage

Implementation Method 3

belt pulley I2, belt pulley II3, belt pulley III8, belt pulley IV48, belt pulley V49, belt pulley VI54

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Data Source

PatentUS10232490B2Combined wheel burr removing device
Publication Date: 2019.03.19 CITIC DICASTAL CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention discloses a combined wheel burr removing device, which comprises a brush lifting system, a brush driving system, roller bed parts and a clamping rotating part. When the device is used, round brushes, rolling brushes and a plurality of brush bundles can rotate respectively, so that burrs on the back cavity of a wheel can be effectively removed in different directions, and the problem that the linear speed is low in the center but high at the outer edge when an integrated brush rotates at the same angular speed can be avoided; meanwhile, the device has the characteristics of high automation degree, advanced process, simple structure and high safety and stability.