Multi-Functional Wheel Deburring Device Using Segmented Brushing Systems
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current deburring devices are inadequate for effectively removing burrs from the center hole, flange weight reducing socket, spoke back cavity weight reducing socket, and spoke edge of wheels, which can lead to premature corrosion and failure during the driving process.
Innovation Solution
A multi-functional wheel deburring device comprising a complex system of servo motors, guide rails, belts, brushes, and clamping mechanisms that allow for precise positioning and removal of burrs from these areas, utilizing lower and upper brushing systems, lifting systems, and clamping mechanisms to adapt to the wheel's geometry.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a burr-brushing type device is selected to remove burrs from the wheel back cavity, then the burrs at the wheel back cavity can be removed, but the burrs at other parts (center hole, flange weight reducing socket, spoke back cavity weight reducing socket, and spoke edge) cannot be effectively handled
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies multi-functionality by integrating multiple brushing systems (lower brushing system with lower vertical brushes, upper brushing system with upper vertical brushes and conical brushes) into a single device. Each brushing system targets different wheel parts (center hole, flange weight reducing socket, spoke back cavity weight reducing socket, and spoke edge), allowing one device to perform deburring operations on all these areas simultaneously, thus resolving the limitation of single-function burr-brushing devices
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the deburring function into distinct lower and upper brushing systems, each with specialized brushes for different locations. The lower brushing system handles the center hole and flange weight reducing socket, while the upper brushing system handles the spoke back cavity weight reducing socket and spoke edge. This segmentation allows each subsystem to be optimized for its specific task while working together as an integrated whole
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple brushing systems are integrated to handle all wheel parts, then comprehensive deburring capability is achieved, but the device complexity increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple brushing systems (lower vertical brushes, upper vertical brushes, conical brushes) and support mechanisms (guide rails, servo motors, lifting systems) into a single integrated device. The lower and upper brushing systems are combined with a unified clamping mechanism and control system, allowing coordinated operation to deburr all wheel parts in one setup, thereby achieving comprehensive coverage while managing system complexity through integration
3Manufacturing precision
If precise positioning mechanisms are added to adapt to wheel geometry, then deburring precision is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs dynamic positioning mechanisms including servo motors (lower servo motor I, II, III, IV and upper servo motor I, II, III, IV, V) and electric cylinders (servo electric cylinders I-VII) that enable real-time adjustment of brush positions and wheel orientation. These dynamic systems adapt to the wheel's geometry during operation, allowing precise deburring of complex features like the center hole, flange weight reducing socket, spoke back cavity weight reducing socket, and spoke edge while maintaining flexibility for different wheel designs
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AI summary
The present disclosure is to provide a multi-functional wheel deburring device. The present disclosure is capable of removing burrs at the center hole, the flange weight reducing socket, the spoke back cavity weight reducing socket and the spoke edge of the wheel during the use.