Battery-Powered Thickness Planer with Removable Power Unit
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing thickness planners require an external power source for operation, limiting their convenience and portability.
Innovation Solution
A thickness planer with a battery pack mounting unit that allows for the attachment of rechargeable battery packs, providing a self-sufficient power source and improving usability by allowing operation without external power.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If a thickness planer uses an external power source, then it can operate with sufficient power, but it reduces portability and convenience
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the power source from the main body of the thickness planer by using a removable battery pack that can be detached and replaced independently. This allows the power supply function to be separated from the processing unit, enabling the planer to maintain adequate power while significantly improving portability and ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements a dynamic power supply system where the battery pack can be easily attached and detached based on operational needs. The mounting unit allows for quick replacement of battery packs, transforming the static power supply into a flexible, adaptable system that can be configured for different usage scenarios.
2Ease of operation
If a battery pack mounting unit is added to the thickness planer, then portability and convenience are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The battery pack mounting unit is designed to serve multiple functions: it provides structural support for the battery pack, ensures electrical connection through contact terminals, and facilitates easy attachment and detachment. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components, thereby minimizing the increase in device complexity while achieving improved portability.
3Ease of operation
If the battery pack mounting unit is designed for easy attachment and detachment, then ease of operation is improved, but connection reliability may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting unit incorporates spring-loaded contact terminals that automatically engage with the battery pack connectors when attached. The spring force ensures reliable electrical connection without requiring manual adjustment or additional fastening steps, allowing users to achieve both easy operation and reliable connection through a simple attachment motion.
Data Source
AI summary
A thickness planer includes a motor, a planing part, a placing part, a feeding part, and a battery pack mounting unit. The planing part is configured to be driven by the motor and plane a workpiece. A workpiece is placeable on the placing part. The feeding part is configured to feed the workpiece placed on the placing part to the planing part. A battery pack for supplying power to the motor is attachable to the battery pack mounting unit.