Compact Cordless Power Tool with Pneumatic Impact Mechanism

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing electric hand tools are specialized for specific tasks like drilling, screwdriving, or hammering, making them unsuitable for a wide range of applications, particularly in materials like concrete and metal, and are often cumbersome for small tasks.

Innovation Solution

A compact, cordless electric hand tool with a rechargeable battery housed within the tool, featuring a pneumatic impact mechanism and a versatile tool holder for drilling, percussion drilling, and screwdriving, powered by a small DC motor, allowing for universal use in various materials without the need for multiple tools.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a single electric hand tool is designed to perform multiple functions (drilling, screwdriving, hammering), then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveversatilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements a universal electric hand tool that combines drilling, screwdriving, and hammering functions in a single device. The tool holder is designed to accept various tool bits (drill bits, screwdriver bits, chisels) and the pneumatic impact mechanism enables both percussion drilling and hammering modes, allowing one tool to replace multiple specialized tools.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges previously separate functions (drilling, screwdriving, hammering) into a single integrated tool. The pneumatic impact mechanism is combined with the rotary drive system, and the tool holder accommodates multiple tool types, consolidating what would traditionally require separate tools into one unified device.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Volume of moving object

If the rechargeable battery is housed inside the tool housing, then construction volume is reduced, but weight distribution becomes more critical

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconstruction volumeVSAvoidweight distribution
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The rechargeable battery is nested inside the tool housing, specifically positioned in the lower section of the housing. This internal placement eliminates the need for a separate external battery pack, reducing the overall construction volume and creating a more compact, integrated tool design.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

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 drilling, percussion drilling, and screwdriving in multiple materials with reduced weight and size, making it suitable for both DIY and professional use, replacing the need for multiple specialized tools.

Implementation Method 1

a pneumatic impact mechanism (20) arranged behind the tool holder (18), with which impact forces can be applied in the axial direction to the tool inserted in the tool holder (18)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPneumatic impact mechanism:

Implementation Method 2

a rechargeable battery (8) for powering the drive motor (6)

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectBattery (electricity): Battery (electricity)

Data Source

PatentEP2295206B1Electric combined hand-held power tool
Publication Date: 2014.07.02 ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
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AI summary

The machine (2) has a tool holder (18) driven by an electrical drive motor (6) over a transmission (12) in a rotating manner. A tool holder receives a tool for punching, boring or hammering, another tool for turning boring, and a third tool for screwing. A pneumatic hammer mechanism (20) applies impacts on the former tool inserted in the tool holder. A rechargeable battery (8) is provided for supplying current to the drive motor. The rechargeable battery is accommodated within a housing (4) of the machine.