Oscillating Wheel Weight Blade Attachment for Clean Adhesive Removal
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current tools and methods for removing wheel weights, backing, and adhesive from vehicle wheels are inefficient and often result in residual adhesive, leading to improper adhesion of new weights and potential damage or injury, as well as the need for unsuitable tools that can cause further issues.
Innovation Solution
A tool attachment with a body extending along a first axis, featuring a mounting surface for securing to a tool and a blade engaging surface angled to efficiently remove wheel weights, backing, and adhesive, utilizing a clamping member to secure a blade that can be angled for effective removal without damaging the wheel.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If flex blades are used to remove wheel weights and scrape adhesive, then wheel weights can be removed, but the blades become dull rapidly and lose effectiveness
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual mechanical scraping with a power tool-driven oscillating blade system. The oscillating motion generated by the power tool maintains blade sharpness and cutting effectiveness throughout the service period, eliminating the rapid dulling issue of manual flex blades.
2Productivity
If manual scraping methods are used to remove adhesive, then wheel weights can be removed, but residual backing and adhesive remain on the wheel
Solution Approach 1:
The oscillating power tool blade provides consistent, controlled cutting action that completely removes adhesive and backing material without leaving residues. The powered oscillation ensures uniform force distribution across the blade surface, achieving complete removal that manual scraping cannot accomplish.
3Ease of operation
If unsuitable tools like flat head screw drivers and hammers are used, then wheel weights can be removed, but technician injury and wheel damage occur
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces inappropriate manual tools with a dedicated oscillating blade attachment designed specifically for wheel weight removal. This specialized tool provides controlled, precise cutting action that eliminates the risk of wheel damage and technician injury associated with using screw drivers and hammers.
Solution Approach 2:
The oscillating blade acts as an intermediary between the power tool and the wheel weight/adhesive assembly. It provides a safe, controlled interface that transfers cutting force without direct contact between the technician and hazardous materials, reducing injury risk.
4Productivity
If residual adhesive is left on the wheel, then removal process is faster, but new wheel weights cannot adhere properly and may fall off
Solution Approach 1:
The oscillating blade system provides thorough adhesive removal while maintaining service efficiency. The powered oscillation ensures complete contaminant removal in a single pass, eliminating the need for multiple cleaning steps and ensuring reliable weight adhesion without sacrificing productivity.
Data Source
AI summary
A tool attachment configured to remove a wheel weight from a vehicle wheel is disclosed. The tool attachment comprising a body. The body include an exterior surface, a first end, and a second end. A mounting surface is positioned on a first portion of the body proximate to the first end. The mounting surface is configured to abut a tool. An opening extends from the mounting surface to the exterior surface of the body. The opening is configured to receive a fastener to secure the body to the tool. A blade engage surface is positioned on a second portion of the body proximate to the second end. The blade engaging surface is configured to receive and secure a blade to the body. A tool including the tool attachment and a method of using the tool attachment are also disclosed.