Multi-Station Wheel Deburring Device with Adaptive Brush Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
The machining process of aluminum alloy wheels produces burrs at critical areas like the wheel flange, center hole, bolt holes, and back cavity, which, if not removed, can affect coating quality and lead to corrosion, and existing deburring methods struggle with mixed-line production variations in dimensions and shapes.
Innovation Solution
A multi-station wheel deburring device with a complex system of servo motors, cylinders, and brush systems that automatically adjust to the dimensions and shape of the wheel, allowing for precise removal of burrs from various areas, including the root of the wheel flange, center hole, bolt holes, and back cavity.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed deburring device is used, then the structure is simple, but it cannot adapt to different wheel dimensions and shapes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic adjustment mechanisms where brush assemblies can move independently in multiple directions (radially, tangentially, and axially) to adapt to different wheel dimensions and shapes. The brush assemblies are mounted on adjustable arms that can be repositioned according to the specific wheel geometry being processed.
Solution Approach 2:
The deburring device is divided into multiple independent brush assemblies, each capable of adjusting its position and orientation separately. This segmentation allows each brush to be optimized for specific deburring locations while maintaining overall system adaptability to different wheel configurations.
2Productivity
If manual burr removal is used, then the device complexity is low, but the productivity and coating quality are affected
Solution Approach 1:
The device employs automated brush assemblies that self-adjust and self-regulate during operation. The brushes are designed to automatically contact and remove burrs from various wheel surfaces without requiring manual intervention, maintaining consistent deburring quality while improving productivity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical burr removal operations with an automated brush-based mechanical system. The automated brush assemblies, driven by controlled motors and positioned through servo mechanisms, substitute for manual labor while providing more consistent and efficient deburring results.
3Manufacturing precision
If general-purpose deburring equipment is used, then the device can handle multiple wheel types, but the manufacturing precision and coating quality may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs different brush assemblies with specific characteristics (bristle density, brush hardness, brush length) tailored to the local deburring requirements of different wheel areas. Each brush assembly can be independently configured to match the specific geometric and quality requirements of its target location on the wheel.
Solution Approach 2:
The device allows dynamic adjustment of multiple parameters including brush position, brush angle, brush pressure, and brush speed to optimize deburring performance for different wheel types and specific locations, ensuring high manufacturing precision while maintaining versatility.
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AI summary
A multi-station wheel deburring device is disclosed, which consists of a lower lifting translation system, a first brush system, a second brush system, a synchronous clamping drive system and a third brush system, etc. The multi-station wheel deburring device can be used for removing burrs from the root of a wheel flange, a center hole, bolt holes and a back cavity, can automatically adjust the position of each brush according to the dimension and shape of a wheel, and at the same time, has the characteristics of high automation, high removal efficiency, advanced technology, strong universality and high safety and stability.