Wheel Flange Burr Removal via Automated Brush Cleaning
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing wheel cleaning technologies fail to effectively remove burrs from the edges of weight-reducing pits on wheel flanges, leading to potential corrosion issues during vehicle use.
Innovation Solution
A comprehensive cleaning device comprising a lower lifting driving system, side brush system, ring brush system, clamping driving system, and pressing system, which work together to rotate brushes and adjust their positions to remove burrs from both the center and edge areas of weight-reducing pits on wheel flanges.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Weight of moving object
If weight-reducing pits are arranged on the wheel flange to reduce wheel weight, then fuel economy is improved, but burrs are generated on the edges of the pits which cause corrosion failure
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by implementing a cleaning device that removes burrs from the edges of weight-reducing pits immediately after the casting process. The device includes cleaning components positioned to contact the wheel flange surface and remove burrs before the wheel enters service, preventing corrosion failure while maintaining the weight-reducing pit design
Solution Approach 2:
The patent converts the harmful burrs generated during casting into a controllable parameter by using them as indicators of the cleaning device's effectiveness. The cleaning components are designed to specifically target and remove these burrs, transforming the previously harmful feature into a controlled aspect of the manufacturing process that ensures wheel reliability
2Object-affected harmful factors
If manual cleaning methods are used to remove burrs, then corrosion failure is prevented, but productivity is low and labor costs are high
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements self-service by designing an automatic cleaning device that performs the burr removal function without requiring manual intervention. The device is integrated into the wheel manufacturing process and automatically cleans the wheel flange surface, eliminating the need for separate manual cleaning operations while maintaining high cleaning effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical cleaning with an automated mechanical cleaning system. The cleaning device uses controlled mechanical components (such as brushes or abrasive elements) driven by motors or other power sources to remove burrs automatically, substituting human labor with a mechanized system that improves productivity
3Productivity
If existing wheel cleaning technologies are used, then some cleaning is achieved, but burrs on the edges of weight-reducing pits are not effectively removed
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by designing cleaning components that are specifically positioned and configured to target the edges of weight-reducing pits where burrs are generated. The cleaning device includes specialized components (such as localized brushes or abrasive elements) that concentrate cleaning action on the critical areas where burrs form, rather than applying uniform cleaning throughout the entire wheel flange surface
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The device efficiently cleans and removes burrs from both the drain groove and weight loss groove of wheel weight-reducing pits, preventing corrosion and ensuring the longevity of the wheel flange.
Implementation Method 1
a first lower cylinder, a second lower cylinder... the output end thereof is hinged to the lower part of the first lower lifting plate
Implementation Method 2
a first upper cylinder, a second upper cylinder... the output end thereof is connected with the left sliding plate
Implementation Method 3
the spline shaft is matched with the spline sleeve... the center brush is fixed on the top end of the spline shaft
Implementation Method 4
the second pulley and the third pulley are connected by the first synchronous belt... the fourth pulley and the fifth pulley are connected by the second synchronous belt
Implementation Method 5
a first spring, a second spring, a third spring, a fourth spring... mounted in the inner hole above the second shaft
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AI summary
A wheel weight-reducing pit cleaning device is provided. The wheel weight-reducing pit cleaning device comprises a lower lifting driving system, a side brush system, a ring brush unit, a ring brush system, a clamping driving system, a pressing system. The weight-reducing pit cleaning device is used for cleaning and removing the edge burrs of the drainage groove and the weight reduction groove at the wheel weight reduction pit.