Angled Support Surfaces for Detachable Dust Collection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing hand-held machine tools, such as eccentric and orbital sanders, face challenges in efficiently and simply detaching dust collection containers due to complex three-dimensional designs and large-area support surfaces, which complicate the detachment process.

Innovation Solution

A compact design featuring axially plugged sockets with angled support surfaces and a snap-in connection mechanism allows for easy detachment of the dust collection container by rotating it about the common longitudinal axis, eliminating the need for large-area support surfaces and ensuring a secure snap-in connection.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If large-area support surfaces are used for connection, then the connection stability is improved, but the device complexity and detachment difficulty increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconnection stabilityVSAvoidsupport surface design complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The support surface is segmented into multiple inclined sections (first, second, and third sections) with different angles relative to the longitudinal axis. This segmentation allows the dust collection container to be detached through rotational movement while maintaining stable connection during operation, resolving the contradiction between connection reliability and detachment simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The support surfaces are designed with inclined sections that enable dynamic transition from a locked connected state to a detached state through rotation. The angled sections (particularly the third section with greater than 45° angle) facilitate easy detachment by converting rotational motion into axial separation, while the first and second sections maintain stable connection during normal use.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Ease of operation

If complex three-dimensional designs are used for detachment, then the detachment control is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetachment controlVSAvoidthree-dimensional design complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of using complex three-dimensional cam mechanisms or lever systems for controlled detachment, the invention inverts the approach by using simple inclined planar surfaces. The angled support sections create a self-guided detachment path where rotation naturally translates to axial separation, simplifying the mechanism while maintaining controlled detachment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

Solution Approach 2:

The support surfaces utilize angular geometry rather than curved surfaces. The inclined sections with specific angles (particularly the third section with >45° angle) create sharp, defined detachment paths that guide the user through controlled separation without requiring complex three-dimensional curved mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

3Ease of manufacture

If simple axial plug connection is used, then the ease of manufacture is improved, but the connection reliability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesocket connection simplicityVSAvoidconnection stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The simple axial plug connection is enhanced with inclined support sections that create dynamic locking. During assembly, the container is pushed axially onto the socket, establishing a simple connection. During operation, the inclined sections (first and second sections) engage to provide stable connection. For detachment, rotation engages the third inclined section to facilitate easy separation. This maintains manufacturing simplicity while ensuring connection reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The connection mechanism transitions from purely axial movement to include rotational movement for detachment. The inclined support sections convert rotational motion into axial separation force. This adds a rotational dimension to the otherwise simple axial plug connection, maintaining ease of manufacture while improving connection reliability and controlled detachment.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

Data Source

PatentEP2627479B1Machine tool, in particular hand-held machine tool, comprising a releasable dust collection receptacle
Publication Date: 2014.08.06 ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
  • EP2627479B1 patent drawingFigure 1~2
  • EP2627479B1 patent drawingFigure 3~4
  • EP2627479B1 patent drawingFigure 5~6

AI summary

Disclosed is a machine tool comprising a dust collection receptacle (2) that is releasably connected to the machine tool. A blow-off neck (3) is arranged on a housing part (1), and a receptacle neck (4) is arranged on the dust collection receptacle (2). The two necks (3, 4) can be axially plugged into each other. In the plugged state, supporting surfaces (7, 8) on the dust collection receptacle (2) and on the housing part (1) rest against each other in a planar manner, said supporting surfaces (7,8) extending at an angle from the longitudinal axis (6) of the plugged necks (3, 4). The face of one neck (3, 4) forms a first supporting surface (7).