Wheel Testing Machine Radial Thrust Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current wheel testing methods lack high precision and automation, making them inefficient and unsafe for rigorous safety inspections before wheels leave the factory.

Innovation Solution

A wheel testing machine with vertically symmetric positioning mechanisms and a test detection part, utilizing linear guide rails, rotary screwdown cylinders, a servo motor, and a two-way oil cylinder to achieve high-precision positioning, clamping, and performance testing of wheels, simulating the moment borne by the wheel during use.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If conventional wheel testing methods are used, then the testing process is simple, but the measurement precision and reliability are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewheel performance measurement precisionVSAvoidtesting device structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The testing device is divided into multiple independent functional modules including positioning mechanism, clamping mechanism, detection mechanism, and driving mechanism. Each module performs a specific function, allowing for precise control and measurement while maintaining modular complexity that is manageable and maintainable.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The testing device integrates multiple functions into a single system: positioning, clamping, detection, and driving. This multi-functional integration achieves high measurement precision through coordinated operation of various mechanisms while avoiding the need for multiple separate testing devices.

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

2Productivity

If manual wheel testing is performed, then the device complexity is low, but the productivity and automation level are insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewheel testing efficiencyVSAvoidtesting automation level
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSExtent of automation

Solution Approach 1:

The device incorporates automatic positioning through synchronous racks and gear mechanisms that self-align the wheel. The detection system automatically measures wheel parameters and the driving mechanism autonomously applies forces, reducing manual intervention and increasing productivity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

Manual operations are replaced with automated mechanical systems including servo motors, ball screws, and synchronous positioning mechanisms. These automated systems increase testing speed and productivity while maintaining precise control through mechanical feedback mechanisms.

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

3Manufacturing precision

If simple positioning mechanisms are used, then the device complexity is low, but the positioning precision is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewheel positioning precisionVSAvoidpositioning mechanism complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The positioning mechanism uses dynamic elements including adjustable positioning rollers, movable clamping arms, and adjustable detection arms. These dynamic components can be positioned and locked at precise locations, achieving high positioning precision through controlled movement and adjustment capabilities.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

Synchronous racks act as intermediaries between the driving mechanism and positioning components, ensuring coordinated movement of multiple positioning elements. This intermediary mechanism maintains precise relative positions of various components while allowing overall adjustment, achieving high positioning accuracy.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

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 solution enables high-precision, efficient, and reliable wheel testing, ensuring safety and high automation, effectively determining wheel qualification based on measured data.

Implementation Method 1

the two-way oil cylinder provides a radial thrust force for the detecting shaft so that the performance of the wheels is detected

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHydraulic thrust: Hydraulic Press

Implementation Method 2

the servo motor drives the two-way oil cylinder to horizontally move along the linear guide rail B; due to engagement of the ball screw and the lead screw nut

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectScrew mechanism: Screw

Data Source

PatentUS11215534B2Wheel testing machine detects performance through application of radial thrust
Publication Date: 2022.01.04 CITIC DICASTAL CO LTD
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  • US11215534B2 patent drawing

AI summary

The disclosure discloses a wheel testing machine. The wheel testing machine comprises a wheel clamping part and a test detection part, the device can meet the requirements of wheel test detection in use.