Anchor Drive Adapter for Concentric Rotary-Tool Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing earth anchors for securing structures require manual installation using levers or powered tools, which can be physically demanding and inefficient, and lack standard connections for rotary power tools, leading to misalignment and reduced torque transmission.
Innovation Solution
An adapter tool providing a concentric connection between rotary power sources and anchor shafts, accommodating different anchor head styles, and allowing for efficient installation using powered tools while minimizing wobble and misalignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual lever method is used to install anchors, then physical effort is required, but installation time is reduced and simplicity is maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter tool serves as an intermediary device that connects the anchor head to powered tools. It includes a mounting portion that attaches to the anchor head and a drive portion that interfaces with powered tools, enabling mechanical advantage without direct manual lever operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical lever system with powered tools (impact wrenches, drills, or other powered rotating equipment). The adapter enables this substitution by providing a connection interface that allows powered tools to drive the anchor installation process.
2Productivity
If powered tools are used to install anchors, then installation efficiency is improved, but misalignment and wobble occur reducing torque transmission
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter acts as a mediator between the powered tool and anchor shaft, providing alignment features that ensure concentric connection. The adapter body includes a drive portion with features that mate with the powered tool and a mounting portion that connects to the anchor, maintaining proper alignment throughout the installation process.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter design ensures that the connection points are positioned to maintain equipotential alignment - specifically, the drive portion and mounting portion are configured so that the rotational axis of the powered tool aligns concentrically with the anchor shaft axis, eliminating misalignment and wobble.
3Adaptability or versatility
If adapter tool is made larger to accommodate different anchor heads, then versatility is improved, but accessibility to tight locations is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter is divided into distinct functional segments: a mounting portion that attaches to the anchor head and a drive portion that interfaces with powered tools. This segmentation allows each portion to be optimized independently - the mounting portion can accommodate different anchor head styles while the drive portion maintains a compact profile for accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter design considers spatial dimensions carefully, creating a low-profile tool that can be inserted into tight locations. The mounting portion extends to reach the anchor head while the overall tool profile remains compact in the direction of insertion, solving the accessibility problem.
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AI summary
A device which allows a structural earth anchor to be adapted to allow a standard connection to commonly available powered rotary tools.