DE102005058746A1 - Device and method for assembling a vehicle wheel - Google Patents

Abstract

A device for assembling a vehicle wheel has a workbench (100) for mounting a wheel (10), to which a first measuring sensor (700) is connected by a coupling member with a first predetermined torque, an alignment device (300) which is attached to the workbench ( 100) is arranged and which aligns a position of the coupling member, and a coupling unit (500) which is arranged on the workbench (100) and creates a torque for the coupling member, the torque being gradually increased by the coupling unit (500), until a second predetermined torque is reached.

Description

The The invention relates to a wheel of a vehicle and more particularly to a vehicle Device and method for assembling a vehicle wheel.

in the Generally, a vehicle has four wheels and on the outer peripheral surface of each wheel is a tire arranged. additionally assigns each of the wheels a sensor for detecting pressure and temperature inside the Tire up.

Especially a system that compares the driver to a predetermined one Value with a value detected by such a sensor with a information about one of the four wheels being supplied with a problem is called a tire pressure indicating system (TPMS = tire pressure monitoring system).

More In detail, the sensor is from the outside by a specific Radio wave actuated. If the sensor is actuated will be his assigned ID, the remaining charge of his battery, the pressure inside the tire and the temperature inside the tire Tire etc. transmitted by its radio wave to a control device of the vehicle.

In addition will the sensor as follows the wheel is mounted.

When First, a hollow screw is formed in a through hole formed on the sensor inserted and connected to a head of a valve stem with a hollow head. Here, the valve stem has a head and a main part and a rubber for sealing is between the head and the main body assembled. Furthermore is formed on the main part of a screw thread. The screw or the valve stem are hollow, so that through there Air can be blown.

When Second, the sensor on the outer peripheral surface of the Rades arranged and the rubber of the valve stem touches the outer peripheral surface of the Wheel. additionally The main part of the valve stem is formed by a wheel formed in the Through hole disposed on an inner peripheral surface of the wheel.

At the The screw thread of the main part is finished with a nut connected.

However, because such a sensor is directly installed by a worker, a conventional installation method may have the following problems:
In the event that the worker excessively tightens the nut, the rubber of the valve stem may rupture and consequently the tire's air may leak through the ruptured portion of the valve stem.

In addition, can for the Case that the worker loosely tightens the nut, the rubber of the valve stem the outer peripheral surface of the Rades not complete touch and thus the air of the tire can escape.

Further can for the case where the worker attracts the nut with nonuniform force, the rubber of the valve stem also tear and therefore the air can of the tire through the cracked portion of the valve stem.

The The information disclosed in the previous section is intended only for Facilitation of understanding the background of the invention and therefore may contain information who do not form the state of the art in this country ordinary Skilled person is already known.

The Invention has been made in an effort to provide a device and a Method of assembling a wheel to create the benefits of Assembly of a vehicle wheel so that the air of a Tire does not leak.

A Apparatus for assembling a vehicle wheel according to a Embodiment of Invention has a workbench for receiving a wheel, with the a first sensor by a coupling member having a first predetermined torque connected is; an alignment device, which is arranged on the workbench is and aligns a position of the coupling member; and a coupling unit which is arranged on the workbench and the coupling member supplied with a torque, wherein the torque through the coupling unit gradually is increased until a second predetermined torque is reached is.

at a further embodiment of the invention the workbench has a table for supporting the wheel, a support arrangement, which is mounted on the underside of the table and carries the table, and a vertical plate on top of the table.

In another further embodiment of the present invention, the first sensor includes an inner sensor for detecting pressure and temperature inside a tire, a screw for fixing the inner sensor to an outer peripheral surface of the wheel, and a valve stem whose front end is on the outer circumference of the wheel is arranged and connected to the screw, whose rear end is disposed on an inner peripheral surface of the wheel and at is formed on its outer peripheral surface a screw thread.

at In another further embodiment of the invention, the coupling member is a Nut that fits with the screw thread of the valve stem can be connected.

at another embodiment of the invention, the alignment device a first alignment member, which is arranged on the table and a Align position of the wheel, and a second alignment member, which is arranged on the table and aligns a position of the first sensor.

at another embodiment of the invention, the first Alignment organ on a hydraulic pressure cylinder, which is connected to a first edge of the table is placed around the table Push a bike, and a guide, which is arranged on a second edge of the table to the pushed To guide the wheel to a first predetermined position on the table, wherein the second edge is opposite the first edge.

at another embodiment of the invention, the first Ausrichtorgan further comprises a roller which at an end portion of the hydraulic pressure cylinder is attached.

at another embodiment of the invention, the second Alignment organ a turntable, which is rotatable on the first predetermined Position of the table is arranged, a drive member for rotating of the turntable, a second probe, which is arranged on the table is and the first sensor detected, and a controller for controlling the drive member accordingly one from the second sensor detected signal so as to align the position of the first sensor.

at Another embodiment of the invention is the controller on a rear surface the vertical plate arranged.

at another embodiment of the invention, the second probe a vertical part located at a second predetermined location the table is arranged, a rotatably arranged on the vertical part and at a height of the first sensor adjusted switch, so that the first sensor comes into contact with it, when the turntable is rotating, and a proximity sensor adjoining is placed on the switch and transmits a signal to the controller, when the inner sensor is in contact with the switch.

at another embodiment of the invention, the coupling unit a arranged on the vertical plate main body and an one end of the main body arranged nut screwing on to connect the nut with the valve stem, with the Mutteraufschraubgerät the torque is applied to the nut by the nut screwing device increased linearly is until the second predetermined torque is reached.

One A method of assembling a vehicle wheel according to a Embodiment of Invention includes storing a wheel on a workbench, wherein the Wheel has a first sensor, the over a coupling member already connected to it with a first torque is; Aligning a position of the coupling member; gradually Increase the torque of the coupling member to a second predetermined Torque is reached; and indicating whether the torque of the coupling member reaches the value of the second predetermined torque.

at a further embodiment of the invention includes aligning a position of the coupling member: pushing of the wheel mounted on the workbench using a hydraulic Pressure cylinder; Guiding the pushed wheel to a turntable using a guide; Turning the guided Rades using a drive member; Decide if the already connected to the wheel first sensor detected by a second sensor is while the wheel is rotated by the drive member; and turning the wheel by a predetermined angle, so that the coupling member on the coupling unit is aligned.

In show the drawing:

1 FIG. 4 is a perspective view illustrating an apparatus for assembling a vehicle wheel according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention; FIG.

2 4 is a cross-sectional view of a main part showing the state in which, in a device for assembling a vehicle wheel according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a first sensor is connected to the wheel by a coupling member having a first predetermined torque;

3 a stage in which a wheel is placed on a table in a device for assembling a vehicle wheel according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention,

4 and 5 a stage in which a wheel in a device for assembling a vehicle wheel is aligned with a turntable according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention,

6 a stage in which a wheel is rotated in an apparatus for assembling a vehicle wheel according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention,

7 a stage in which in a device for assembling a vehicle wheel according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a first sensor of a wheel is detected by a second sensor,

8th a stage in which a wheel is rotated in a device for assembling a vehicle wheel according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention by a predetermined angle, and

9 a flowchart illustrating a method of assembling a vehicle wheel according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.

100

Workbench

300

aligning

500

coupling unit

510

second Bulk

530

Mutteraufschraubgerät

1300

first aligning

1310

hydraulic pressure cylinder

1330

guide

2300

second aligning

2310

turntable

2330

drive member

2350

second probe

2370

regulator

The The invention will be described with reference to the drawings Professionals execute them can. As experts would recognize, the described embodiments be varied in a variety of ways, without departing from To deviate thoughts or scope of the invention.

1 FIG. 13 is a perspective view illustrating an apparatus for assembling a vehicle wheel according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention. FIG. 2 FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of a main part illustrating a state in which, in an apparatus for assembling a vehicle wheel according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a first sensor is connected to the wheel by a coupling member having a first predetermined torque.

An apparatus for assembling a vehicle wheel according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, as shown in the 1 and 2 is shown has a workbench 100 , an alignment device 300 and a coupling unit 500 on.

The workbench 100 takes a bike 10 on, to which a first sensor 700 by a coupling member 900 is connected with a first predetermined torque. The alignment device 300 is at the workbench 100 arranged and provides a position of the coupling member 900 one. The coupling unit 500 is at the workbench 100 arranged and supplies the coupling member 900 with a torque until it reaches a second predetermined torque value with gradual increase.

First, referring to 1 the workbench 100 described in detail.

The workbench 100 can a table 110 , a support arrangement 130 and a vertical plate 150 exhibit. The table 110 is where the wheel 10 is stored. The support arrangement 130 is on a lower surface of the table 110 attached and carries the table 110 , The vertical plate 150 is vertical on an upper surface of the table 110 arranged.

With reference to 2 will be the first sensor in the following 700 and the coupling member 900 described in detail.

The first sensor 700 can be an inner sensor 710 , a screw 730 and a valve stem 750 exhibit. The inner sensor 710 detects pressure and temperature inside a tire, not shown. The screw 730 is used to the inner sensor 710 to connect with an outer peripheral surface of the wheel. A front end of the valve stem 750 is on the outer peripheral surface of the wheel 10 arranged and with the screw 730 connected, a rear end of the valve stem 750 is on an inner circumferential surface of the wheel 10 disposed and a screw thread is on an outer peripheral surface of the valve stem 750 educated.

Here is the valve stem 750 a head 751 at the front end, a first main part 753 at the back end and a rubber 755 for sealing up, between the head 751 and the first main part 753 is attached. Additionally have the screw 730 and the valve stem 750 a hollow mold (not shown) and therethrough air is blown into the tire. Furthermore, the Kopp lung Member 900 Be a nut so that it fits with the screw thread of the valve stem 750 can be connected.

Therefore, the screw 730 in a through hole 711 introduced, that at the inner sensor 710 is trained, and is upside down 751 of the valve stem 750 connected. Thereafter, the coupling member 900 with the screw thread of the valve stem 750 connected at the first predetermined torque. Here, the first predetermined torque may have such a value that the rubber 755 of the valve stem not through the coupling member 900 and the outer peripheral surface of the wheel 10 is torn. A wheel 10 to which a first sensor 700 connected, will be on the table 110 loaded.

With reference to 1 is the alignment device below 300 described in detail.

The alignment device 300 may be a first alignment member 1300 and a second alignment member 2300 exhibit. The first alignment organ 1300 is on the table 110 arranged and used to align a position of the wheel 10 used. The second alignment member 2300 is on the table 110 is arranged and used to align a position of the first sensor 700 used.

Moreover, a first alignment member 1300 a hydraulic pressure cylinder 1310 and a guide 1330 exhibit.

More in detail is the hydraulic pressure cylinder 1310 at a first edge of the table 110 arranged so he put that on the table 110 launched wheel 10 pushes. The leadership 1330 is at a second edge of the table 110 arranged to the pushed wheel 10 in a first predetermined position on the table 110 and the second edge faces the first edge.

Moreover, such a first alignment member may further have a role 1350 at an end portion of the hydraulic pressure cylinder 1310 is mounted, and such a role 1350 protects the wheel 10 ,

In addition, the second alignment member 2300 a turntable 2310 , a driving organ 2330 , a second sensor 2350 and a regulator 2370 exhibit.

More in detail is the turntable 2310 rotatable at the first predetermined location of the table 110 arranged.

One end of the drive element 2330 is on the table 110 arranged and another end of the drive member 2330 is on the turntable 2310 arranged and such a drive member 2330 turns the turntable 2310 ,

The second sensor 2350 is on the table 110 arranged and detects the first sensor 700 , More specifically, the second sensor detects the inner sensor 710 , The second sensor 2350 will be described in detail below.

The second sensor 2350 can be a vertical part 2351 , a switch 2353 and a proximity sensor 2355 exhibit. The vertical part 2351 is at a second predetermined location on the table 110 arranged. The desk 2353 is rotatable on the vertical part 2351 arranged and is equal to the inner sensor 710 adjusted so that the inner sensor 710 This comes into contact when the turntable 2310 rotates. The proximity sensor 2355 is adjacent to switch 2353 arranged and transmits a signal to the controller 2370 when the inner sensor is the switch 2353 touched.

The regulator 2370 controls the drive element 2330 according to one of the second sensor 2350 detected signal, so a position of the first sensor 700 align. More specifically, the controller directs 2370 a position of the coupling member 900 by controlling the drive member 2330 out. Such a regulator 2370 is at the back of the vertical plate 150 arranged.

With reference to 1 is the coupling unit below 500 described in detail.

The coupling unit 500 can be a second main part 510 and a nut screw-on device 530 exhibit.

The second main part 510 is on the vertical plate 150 arranged and can be moved by at least one pivotable section forward / backward or up / down.

The nut screw-on device 530 is at one end of the second body 510 arranged to the coupling member 900 with the valve stem 750 connect to. In particular, the mother screw-on device provides 530 the coupling member 900 with the torque and the torque is through the nut screwing device 530 increases linearly until the second predetermined torque is reached. The torque is increased linearly to ensure that the rubber 755 of the valve stem 750 not torn. In addition, the second predetermined torque may have such a value that the rubber 755 of the valve stem 750 not by the coupling member 900 and the outer peripheral surface of the wheel 10 is torn, and such that the through hole of the wheel 10 through the gum 755 is sealed. The value can be determined by tests.

A method of assembling a vehicle wheel according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention will be described below with reference to FIGS 3 to 9 described in detail.

3 shows a stage in which a wheel is placed on a table in a device for assembling a vehicle wheel according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.

4 and 5 show a stage in which a wheel is aligned in a device for assembling a vehicle wheel according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention on a turntable. 6 shows a stage in which a wheel is rotated in a device for assembling a vehicle wheel according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.

7 shows a stage in which, in a device for assembling a vehicle wheel according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention, a first sensor of a wheel is detected by a second sensor. 8th Fig. 10 shows a state in which a wheel is rotated by a predetermined angle in a device for assembling a vehicle wheel according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention.

9 FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a method of assembling a vehicle wheel according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention. FIG.

First, as in the 3 and 9 at step S11, the wheel 10 , which already has a first sensor 700 with a predetermined first torque by means of a coupling member 900 is installed, provided. In step S13, the wheel becomes 10 on the workbench 100 loaded.

After that, as in the 4 to 9 is shown, the position of the coupling member 900 set. An adjustment process will be described in detail below.

First, as in the 4 and 9 at step S15, that is on the workbench 100 laid wheel 10 through the hydraulic pressure cylinder 1310 pushed.

Second, as in the 5 and 9 at step S17, the pushed wheel 10 through the leadership 1330 to the turntable 2310 directed.

Third, as in the 6 and 9 at step S19, the guided wheel 10 through the drive element 2330 turned.

Fourth determines, as in 9 at step S21, the controller 2370 whether already with the bike 10 connected first sensor 700 through the second sensor 2350 is detected while the wheel 10 through the drive element 2330 is turned.

The fifth is when the first sensor 700 through the second sensor 2350 is captured, as in 8th is shown at step S23, the wheel 10 through the drive element 2330 rotated by a predetermined angle θ so that the coupling member 900 on the coupling unit 500 is aligned, as in the 7 and 9 is shown.

After that, as in the 8th and 9 at step S25, the torque of the coupling member 900 through the nut screwing device 530 increases linearly until the second predetermined torque is reached.

In the end, as in 9 is shown at step 27, indicating whether the torque of the coupling member 900 reaches the second predetermined torque.

As has been explained, an apparatus and a method for assembling a vehicle wheel according to an exemplary embodiment of the invention can have the following advantages:
According to the embodiment of the invention, a coupling member can be automatically connected to a first sensor. Consequently, because the coupling member is automatically connected to a first sensor, the torque of the coupling member can be increased linearly up to a predetermined torque. As a result, the through-hole of the wheel can be accurately sealed by the rubber because the rubber is not torn.

While the invention has been described in conjunction with embodiments presently believed to be exemplary embodiments, it should be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiments but, on the contrary, is intended to encompass various modifications and equivalent arrangements within the spirit and scope of the claims are closed.

Claims (15)

Device for assembling a vehicle wheel, comprising: a workbench ( 100 ) for receiving a wheel ( 10 ), with which a first sensor ( 700 ) by a coupling member ( 900 ) is connected to a first predetermined torque; an alignment device ( 300 ) on the workbench ( 100 ) is arranged and a position of the coupling member ( 900 ); and with a coupling unit ( 500 ) on the workbench ( 100 ) is arranged and the coupling member ( 900 ) is applied to a torque, wherein the torque through the coupling unit ( 500 ) is gradually increased until a second predetermined torque is reached. Device according to claim 1, wherein the workbench ( 100 ) has: a table ( 110 ) for storing the wheel ( 10 ); a support arrangement ( 130 ) at the bottom of the table ( 110 ) is mounted and the table ( 110 ) wearing; and a vertical plate ( 150 ) on an upper side of the table ( 110 ). Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the first sensor ( 700 ) comprises: an inner sensor ( 710 ) for detecting pressure and temperature inside a tire; a screw ( 730 ) for fixing the inner sensor ( 710 ) on an outer peripheral surface of the wheel ( 10 ); and a valve stem ( 750 ) whose front end on the outer circumference of the wheel ( 10 ) and with the screw ( 730 ) is connected, the rear end of an inner peripheral surface of the wheel ( 10 ) is arranged and in which on its outer peripheral surface a screw thread is formed. Apparatus according to claim 3, wherein the coupling member is a nut (10). 900 ), which is connected to the screw thread of the valve stem ( 750 ) is connectable. Device according to claim 2, wherein the alignment device ( 300 ) comprises: a first alignment member ( 1300 ), on the table ( 100 ) and a position of the wheel ( 10 ); and a second alignment member ( 2300 ), on the table ( 100 ) and a position of the first sensor ( 700 ). Apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the first alignment member ( 1300 ) comprises: a hydraulic pressure cylinder ( 1310 ) located at a first edge of the table ( 100 ) is placed on the table ( 100 ) mounted wheel ( 10 ) and a guided tour ( 1330 ) on a second edge of the table ( 100 ) is arranged to the pushed wheel ( 10 ) in a first predetermined position on the table ( 100 ), the second edge being opposite the first edge. Apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the first alignment member ( 1300 ) also has a role ( 1350 ), which at one end portion of the hydraulic pressure cylinder ( 1310 ) is attached. Apparatus according to claim 5, wherein the second alignment member ( 2300 ) has a turntable ( 2310 ) rotatably in the first predetermined position of the table ( 100 ) is arranged; a drive element ( 2330 ) for turning the turntable ( 2310 ); a second sensor ( 2350 ), on the table ( 100 ) and the first sensor ( 700 ) detected; and a controller ( 2370 ) for controlling the drive member ( 2330 ) according to one of the second sensor ( 2350 ) detected signal to a position of the first sensor ( 700 ). Apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the controller ( 2370 ) on a rear surface of the vertical plate ( 150 ) is arranged. Apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the second sensor ( 2350 ) comprises: a vertical part ( 2351 ) located at a second predetermined location of the table ( 100 ) is arranged; one rotatable on the vertical part ( 2351 ) and thus at a height of the first sensor ( 700 ) switch ( 2353 ), that the first sensor ( 700 ) comes into contact when the turntable ( 2310 ) rotates; and a proximity sensor ( 2355 ) next to the switch ( 2353 ) and a signal to the controller ( 2370 ) when the inner sensor ( 710 ) with the switch ( 2353 ) is in contact. Apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the first sensor ( 700 ) comprises: an inner sensor ( 710 ) for detecting pressure and temperature inside a tire; a screw ( 730 ) for fixing the inner sensor ( 710 ) on an outer peripheral surface of the wheel ( 10 ); and a valve stem ( 750 ) whose front end on the outer circumference of the wheel ( 10 ) and with the screw ( 730 ) is connected, the rear end of an inner peripheral surface of the wheel ( 10 ) is arranged and at the on its outer Peripheral surface is formed a screw thread. Apparatus according to claim 11, wherein the coupling member is a nut ( 900 ), which is connected to the screw thread of the valve stem ( 750 ) is connectable. Apparatus according to claim 12, wherein the coupling unit ( 500 ) comprises: one on the vertical plate ( 150 ) arranged main part ( 510 ); and one at one end of the body ( 510 ) arranged nut screwing device ( 530 ) to the nut ( 900 ) with the valve stem ( 750 ), whereby the nut screwing device ( 530 ) the nut ( 900 ) applied by the nut screwing device ( 530 ) is increased linearly until the second predetermined torque is reached. A method of assembling a vehicle wheel comprising: supporting a wheel ( 10 ), with which a first sensor ( 700 ) via a coupling member ( 900 ) is already connected to a first predetermined torque, on a workbench ( 100 ); Aligning a position of the coupling member ( 900 ); Gradually increasing the torque of the coupling member ( 900 ) until a second predetermined torque is reached; and monitoring whether the torque of the coupling member ( 900 ) reaches the value of the second predetermined torque. The method of claim 14, wherein aligning a position of the coupling member ( 900 ) includes: pushing on the workbench ( 100 ) stored wheel ( 10 ) using a hydraulic pressure cylinder ( 1310 ); Guiding the pushed wheel to a turntable ( 2310 ) using a guide ( 1330 ); Turning the guided wheel ( 10 ) using a drive member ( 2330 ); Decide if the already with the wheel ( 10 ) connected first sensor ( 700 ) from a second sensor ( 2350 ) while the wheel ( 10 ) by the drive member ( 2330 ) is rotated; and turning the wheel ( 10 ) in such a way by a predetermined angle, that the coupling member ( 900 ) with the coupling unit ( 500 ) is aligned.