Wheel Detection Device for Bolt Hole and Runout Measurement

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Solution Overview

Problem

In the aluminum alloy wheel processing industry, traditional manual measurement methods for parameters like wheel bolt hole position, flange plane runout, rim end face runouts, bead seat runouts, counterbore end face height, riser end face height, and offset are inefficient and prone to large measurement errors, failing to meet the needs of mass production.

Innovation Solution

A comprehensive wheel detecting device is designed with a complex system of servo motors, guiding posts, measuring systems, and sensors that automatically measure these parameters by adjusting positions, angles, and heights to correspond with theoretical positions and angles of wheel bolt holes, enabling precise and fast data collection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If manual measurement method is used, then device complexity is low, but measurement precision and productivity are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement precisionVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The measuring device is divided into multiple independent measuring systems (first measuring system with dial indicator I, second measuring system with dial indicator II, third measuring system with dial indicator III, and sensor systems), each responsible for specific parameters. This segmentation allows each subsystem to be optimized for its specific measurement task while maintaining overall system manageability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The measuring device integrates multiple measuring systems and sensor systems into a single comprehensive detection device that can measure various wheel parameters (bolt hole position, runout, height, offset) simultaneously. The frame structure supports multiple measuring systems that can detect different parameters, making the device universally applicable for comprehensive wheel inspection.

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

2Productivity

If manual measurement method is used, then device complexity is low, but productivity is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement efficiencyVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The measuring device enables continuous measurement of multiple parameters simultaneously through multiple dial indicators and sensors operating in parallel. The device can measure bolt hole position, runout, height, and offset parameters at the same time, eliminating the need for sequential manual measurements and achieving continuous detection.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical measurement operations with an automated measuring device that uses dial indicators, sensors, and automated positioning mechanisms. The measuring device can automatically detect parameters without manual intervention, substituting human operators with mechanical and electronic measurement systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Measurement precision

If automated measuring device is designed with multiple measuring systems, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement precisionVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple measuring systems (first measuring system, second measuring system, third measuring system) and sensor systems into a single integrated measuring device mounted on a common frame. This merging allows simultaneous measurement of multiple parameters with coordinated operation, reducing the need for multiple separate devices while maintaining high measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The frame structure serves as an intermediary platform that supports and coordinates multiple measuring systems and sensor systems. The frame provides a stable base and positioning reference for all measuring components, enabling them to work together harmoniously while maintaining individual measurement capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentUS11243061B2Wheel comprehensive detecting device
Publication Date: 2022.02.08 CITIC DICASTAL CO LTD
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AI summary

A wheel comprehensive detecting device, comprises a lower lifting and rotating system, a measuring system I, a measuring system II, a upper pressing system, a translation system, a measuring system III, a measuring system IV. The present disclosure in use is capable of measuring the wheel bolt hole position, the runout of the flange plane, the runouts of the upper and lower rim end faces, the runouts of the upper and lower bead seats, the height of counterbore end face of the bolt hole, the height and offset of the riser end face, etc.