Self-Adapting Wheel Deburring Device for Aluminum Alloy Hubs

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional deburring methods for aluminum alloy wheels are ineffective due to the diversity of hub back cavity styles, as they lack the ability to adjust the hairbrush angle to adapt to various shapes, impacting the coating process.

Innovation Solution

A self-adapting wheel deburring device with a complex mechanism involving a frame, synchronous guide rail, gear racks, servo motors, and electric cylinders allows the hairbrush to adjust its angle and stroke to match the shape of the wheel spoke, ensuring effective deburring across different hub styles.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If traditional deburring method with fixed hairbrush angle is used, then the device structure is simple, but it cannot adapt to various back cavity styles

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to various back cavity stylesVSAvoiddevice structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the hairbrush angle adjustable through a servo motor-driven rotating mechanism. The hairbrush can dynamically change its angle according to different back cavity styles, transforming a static structure into a dynamic one that adapts to various deburring requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements universality by designing a control system that can accommodate multiple back cavity styles through parameter adjustment. The same deburring device can handle different wheel spoke styles by adjusting the hairbrush angle, eliminating the need for multiple dedicated devices for each style.

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

2Productivity

If manual angle adjustment is used, then the device complexity is low, but the productivity and precision are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedeburring processing efficiencyVSAvoidautomation system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies self-service through the automatic control system where the servo motor autonomously adjusts the hairbrush angle based on pre-set parameters for different back cavity styles. The system performs the adjustment function itself without requiring manual intervention, thereby improving productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback through the control system that monitors and adjusts the hairbrush angle to maintain optimal deburring performance. The system can detect positioning accuracy and make real-time adjustments to ensure precise deburring across various styles.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Manufacturing precision

If fixed hairbrush configuration is used, then the manufacturing cost is low, but the deburring effect for various styles is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedeburring precision for various stylesVSAvoidadjustable mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by enabling the hairbrush to dynamically adjust its angle through a servo motor-driven mechanism. This dynamic adjustment capability allows precise adaptation to different back cavity geometries, significantly improving deburring precision for various styles.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements parameter changes by allowing the hairbrush angle to be varied according to specific deburring requirements. The control system stores different angle parameters for different back cavity styles and switches between them as needed, optimizing the deburring effect for each style.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS9833873B2Wheel deburring device and deburring method
Publication Date: 2017.12.05 CITIC DICASTAL CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention provides a wheel deburring device, consisting of a frame, a motor, a guide rail, a swing plate, a cylinder, a servo electric cylinder and a hairbrush and the like. When in use, the device provided by the present invention can adjust the angle of the hairbrush according to the shape of the back cavity of the wheel spoke to adapt to hubs of any style, and the deburring effect is very ideal; and meanwhile, the device has the characteristics of high degree of automation, advanced process, safe and stable performance, etc.