Detachable Load Tension Assembly for Multi-Tool Load Restraint

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional multi-task tool assemblies lack a detachable load tension body for efficiently securing, supporting, restraining, or moving loads, which limits their functionality and versatility.

Innovation Solution

A multi-task tool assembly with a detachable load tension body that includes a hub, trigger mechanism, and tension spring, allowing for attachment and detachment, and facilitating the securement and movement of loads through a strap system, enabling efficient and effective load management.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a multi-task tool assembly includes multiple utility tools, then the versatility of the tool assembly is improved, but the device complexity increases

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

Solution Approach 1:

The tool assembly integrates multiple utility tools (screwdriver, nail file, knife, wire cutter, awl, scissor) into a single compact unit, allowing one tool to perform multiple functions. This resolves the contradiction by achieving versatility through multi-functionality while maintaining manageable complexity through integrated design.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The utility tools are nested within an enclosure, with each tool stored in a designated compartment or slot. This nesting arrangement allows multiple tools to be contained in a compact form factor, improving versatility without proportionally increasing the overall device size or complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a detachable load tension body is added to the tool assembly, then the functionality is improved, but the device complexity increases

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

Solution Approach 1:

The load tension body is designed as a detachable component that can be separated from the main tool assembly. This segmentation allows the tool assembly to maintain its core functionality while offering optional load tension capability, improving overall functionality without permanently increasing the base device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The detachable nature of the load tension body provides dynamic configurability - users can attach or detach the component based on specific task requirements. This dynamic approach allows the system to adapt its complexity level, having the component only when needed, thus improving functionality while managing device complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Ease of operation

If utility tools are made rotatable from retracted to extended position, then the ease of operation is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The utility tools are pre-positioned within the enclosure in a retracted state, ready for quick deployment. The rotation mechanism is pre-configured to allow smooth transition from retracted to extended position, making operation intuitive and easy while minimizing the mechanical complexity required for the movement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

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

The detachable load tension body enhances the tool assembly's capability to securely hold and move loads, providing a sturdy and versatile solution for various applications while protecting the tools and maintaining compact storage.

Implementation Method 1

a detachable load tension body connected at a second end of the enclosure, wherein the detachable load tension body is attachable and detachable from the multi-task tool assembly

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSpring: Spring

Data Source

PatentUS11148274B2Multi-task tool assembly with detachable load tension body
Publication Date: 2021.10.19 USA PRODUCTS GROUP INC
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AI summary

A multi-task tool assembly comprising a first side and second side forming an enclosure; one or more utility tools connected at a first end of the enclosure between the first side and the second side and rotatable from a retracted position within the enclosure outward relative to the enclosure to an extended position; and a detachable load tension body connected at a second end of the enclosure, wherein the detachable load tension body is attachable and detachable from the multi-task tool assembly, is disclosed herein.