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Science Aperture Mechanism to supply force in compression, Is it feasible?

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TSsheepherder
post Mar 26 2013, 01:37 PM, updated 13y ago

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Hello I am now working on a project to improve a crimping tool primarily used to connect polybutene pipes to brass-copper fittings, the crimp action being deformation of the copper sleeve to fully accentuate the pipe.

As I was browsing patents looking for inspiration, I came across an idea: Aperture mechanism.
Aperture Mechanism

Is it possible to accommodate such a mechanism for a handheld tool to supply force in compression. It looks promising at first because if I am able to design it, then it can be used to crimp pipes of various sizes. nod.gif

Any thoughts and comments?

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post Mar 29 2013, 01:09 AM

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QUOTE(sheepherder @ Mar 26 2013, 01:37 PM)
Is it possible to accommodate such a mechanism for a handheld tool to supply force in compression? It looks promising at first because if I am able to design it, then it can be used to crimp pipes of various sizes.  nod.gif   
Honestly, I do not know! BUT inventions are made with the goal in mind to create possibilities that then make them useful. Therefore, it is necessary to study experience gained in creative activities and to focus on the characteristics of good solutions that differ from bad ones by analyzing important inventions or patents. Your observations can then be used to solve problems in inventing. The inventing concept works by discovering and eliminating the contradictions in the product or system. I wish you lots of success and good achievements. thumbup.gif
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post Mar 30 2013, 12:32 AM

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Anything is possible as long as it doesn't break any physics law. Then there's cost, ease of manufacturing and of course, efficiency.

Possible issues:
1) How will you control the diameter? Overcrimp?
2) More moving parts means harder and more expensive assembly
3) Needs to close faster to compete with current tools
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post Apr 5 2013, 12:15 AM

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QUOTE(chiiupe @ Mar 30 2013, 12:32 AM)
Anything is possible as long as it doesn't break any physics law. Then there's cost, ease of manufacturing and of course, efficiency.

Possible issues:
1) How will you control the diameter? Overcrimp?
2) More moving parts means harder and more expensive assembly
3) Needs to close faster to compete with current tools
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Hence the novelty is there.
Everything is possible and feasibility will be tested

 

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