Wheel Hub Handling Arm With Jack-Assisted Positioning

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Solution Overview

Problem

The removal and positioning of heavy wheel components, such as wheel hubs, for maintenance in large vehicles is difficult due to their weight, requiring a solution that is both strong and easy to use.

Innovation Solution

A wheel component handling device with a frame, support shaft, pivotally mounted support arm, lifting device, and component support system that allows for secure engagement and manipulation of wheel components, enabling efficient handling and maintenance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If heavy wheel components are manually handled, then no special equipment is needed, but the handling becomes difficult and unsafe due to the weight

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveease of handlingVSAvoidcomponent weight

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

A lifting device acts as an intermediary between the heavy wheel component and the operator, providing mechanical advantage through a jack mechanism. The jack lifts the component support arm, enabling safe and easy handling of heavy components without direct manual lifting

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The handling system is segmented into distinct functional components: a mobile frame with wheels for transport, a pivotally mounted support arm for positioning, a lifting device for elevation, and a component support for holding the wheel component. This segmentation allows each part to perform its specific function efficiently

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If a robust lifting mechanism is designed, then heavy components can be handled safely, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesafety of handlingVSAvoidmechanism complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple functions are merged into a single integrated device: the frame provides structural support and mobility, the support arm combines pivoting motion with component holding capability, and the lifting device integrates with the support arm structure. This merging reduces overall system complexity while maintaining reliability

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The support arm is designed with pivotal mounting that allows dynamic adjustment of the component position and angle. The arm can rotate and tilt to accommodate different component sizes and maintenance access requirements, providing adaptability without requiring multiple fixed-position structures

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Productivity

If a mobile frame with multiple components is constructed, then heavy components can be maneuvered efficiently, but the manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveefficiency of component removal and positioningVSAvoidmanufacturing cost

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The device is designed as a universal handling system that can accommodate various wheel components from different vehicle types. The adjustable support arm, standardized component support interface, and mobile frame configuration allow the same device to handle different component sizes and weights, eliminating the need for multiple specialized tools

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The device allows parameter adjustments including the vertical position of the support arm via the lifting jack, the angular orientation of the arm through pivotal mounting, and the horizontal position through wheeled frame movement. These parameter changes enable a single device to adapt to different maintenance scenarios without requiring multiple fixed installations

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

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

Facilitates the safe and efficient removal and positioning of heavy wheel components for maintenance, addressing the challenge of handling large and heavy components with a simple, cost-effective, and robust solution.

Implementation Method 1

a lifting device secured to the rear of the frame to engage with the support arm adjacent to the first end

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical Advantage: Mechanical Advantage

Implementation Method 2

a support arm pivotally mounted at a first end thereof to the support shaft to rotate through a vertical plane

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLever: Lever

Data Source

PatentUS20250002310A1Wheel Component Handling Device

Publication Date: 2025.01.02 PROWSE HLDG

AI summary

A wheel component handling (10) device comprising a frame (12) having a plurality of wheels (24). A support shaft (14) extends upwardly from the rear of the frame (12) adjacent a first side (22). A support arm (16) is pivotally mounted at a first end thereof to the support shaft (14) to rotate through a vertical plane and a lifting device (40) is secured to the rear of the frame (12) to engage with the support arm (16) adjacent the first end. A component support (18) is secured to second end of the support arm (16). The component support (18) has a mount for holding a component of a wheel, the mount being located between the first and second ends of the support arm (16) on a side of the support arm (16) facing the second side of the frame (12).