Wheel Correction Layout for Axial and Radial Deformation

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Solution Overview

Problem

In the production of aluminum alloy wheels, end face deformation leads to unqualified wheels that vibrate during driving, affecting safety and comfort, and radial deformation occurs due to heat treatment, necessitating an automatic correction device for both axial and radial deformations.

Innovation Solution

A comprehensive wheel correction device incorporating multiple servo motors, cylinders, guide rails, and sensors that can adjust correction methods based on radial deformation type, featuring a lower correction system, support detection system, synchronous clamping rotation system, upper correction system, and lifting drive systems for precise axial and radial deformation correction.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Manufacturing precision

If a wheel correction device is used to correct end face deformation, then the wheel quality is improved, but the device complexity increases due to multiple correction systems

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewheel end face flatnessVSAvoidcorrection device structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The correction device is divided into independent upper and lower correction systems, each capable of addressing specific deformation types. The upper correction system handles axial deformation through vertical pressing, while the lower correction system addresses radial deformation through horizontal pressing, allowing modular operation and maintenance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The device integrates multiple correction functions into a single comprehensive system that can correct both axial and radial deformations. The coordinate measurement system and dual correction mechanisms enable the device to handle various wheel deformation types without requiring separate equipment

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

2Productivity

If an automatic correction device is implemented, then productivity is improved, but the device complexity and cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecorrection operation efficiencyVSAvoidautomation system structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The coordinate measurement system continuously monitors wheel deformation during the correction process, providing real-time feedback to the control system. This enables automatic adjustment of pressing forces and positions, ensuring precise correction while maintaining operational efficiency

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The device incorporates automatic measurement and correction functions that operate with minimal human intervention. The coordinate measurement system automatically detects deformation, and the correction systems automatically execute the correction process, reducing labor requirements and improving productivity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Data Source

PatentUS11040390B2Wheel correction device
Publication Date: 2021.06.22 CITIC DICASTAL CO LTD
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AI summary

A wheel correction device includes a lower correction system, a support detection system, a synchronous clamping rotation system, upper correction systems, an upper lifting clamping drive system, a lower lifting drive system, etc. The wheel correction device can be used for not only correcting the axial and radial deformation of a wheel but also adjusting the correction way according to the type of radial deformation, and has the characteristics of high automation, powerful function, advanced technology, strong versatility and high safety and stability.