Battery-Powered Hydraulic Tool With Integrated Pump and Spindle Drive
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hydraulic tools require separate motor-driven pumps, necessitating two operators for operation and limiting portability due to the need for access to electrical power or hydraulics.
Innovation Solution
A battery-powered hydraulic tool with an integrated motor, pump, and drive mechanism, allowing a single operator to use the tool with limited access to power sources, and featuring adjustable components for versatility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If separate motor-driven pumps are used, then hydraulic power can be supplied, but two operators are required and portability is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the motor, pump, battery, and control system into a single self-contained handheld tool. The motor and pump are combined in one integrated assembly, the battery is mounted within the tool housing, and all control elements are consolidated into a single operator interface, eliminating the need for separate pump units and multiple operators.
Solution Approach 2:
The tool is designed as a universal handheld platform that can perform multiple hydraulic operations through different attachments and configurations. The integrated design allows the same core system to serve various functions, making the tool adaptable to different work requirements while maintaining single-operator control.
2Ease of operation
If separate motor-driven pumps are used, then hydraulic power can be supplied, but portability is limited due to need for access to electrical power or hydraulics
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the power source (battery) and power generation system (motor) from external infrastructure requirements. By incorporating an onboard rechargeable battery and electric motor, the tool operates independently of external electrical power or hydraulic systems, enabling portability to remote locations while maintaining full hydraulic functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The tool is self-sufficient with an integrated battery-powered motor system that requires no external power connection during operation. The battery can be recharged at any location, making the tool self-service capable and fully portable without dependency on fixed power sources or hydraulic infrastructure.
3Adaptability or versatility
If adjustable components are added for versatility, then adaptability improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The tool incorporates adjustable components such as variable stroke length, adjustable pressure settings, and configurable attachments that can be modified during operation. These dynamic adjustments allow the tool to adapt to different work requirements while maintaining a relatively simple base design through modular construction and intuitive adjustment mechanisms.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables efficient, single-operator operation of hydraulic tools in various configurations, improving portability and reducing operational complexity while maintaining effective force application.
Implementation Method 1
A battery is supported by the housing and operable to supply power to the motor
Implementation Method 2
A motor is positioned in the housing... A drive mechanism is supported by the housing and includes a cylinder, a piston moveably supported in the cylinder, and a pump powered by the motor
Implementation Method 3
a pump powered by the motor and operable to supply hydraulic fluid to the cylinder to move the piston relative to the cylinder
Data Source
AI summary
A hydraulic tool for working on a workpiece. A housing is configured for holding. A motor is positioned in the housing. A battery is supported by the housing and operable to supply power to the motor. A drive mechanism is supported by the housing and includes a cylinder, a piston moveably supported in the cylinder, and a pump powered by the motor and operable to supply hydraulic fluid to the cylinder to move the piston relative to the cylinder. A jaw member is supported by the housing and configured to engage with the workpiece. A spindle is operatively coupled to the drive mechanism such that operating the drive mechanism moves the spindle relative to the jaw member to work on the workpiece.