Drill Powered Wire Puller Attachment Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing wire pulling devices are inefficient when used with handheld powered drills, as they lack a robust and versatile attachment mechanism that can securely couple with the tool, leading to instability and reduced effectiveness in pulling wires.
Innovation Solution
A drill powered wire puller apparatus featuring a center plate, cradle plate, housing, support, receiver, and capstan, which are designed to securely couple with a handheld power drill, utilizing socket cap bolts and U-shaped notches to stabilize the device and enhance wire pulling efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If existing wire pulling devices are used with handheld powered drills, then the wire pulling function can be performed, but the attachment mechanism is not robust and stable
Solution Approach 1:
The wire puller is divided into multiple components including a center plate, cradle plate, housing, support, receiver, and capstan. Each component serves a specific function and can be independently manufactured and assembled, allowing for a robust yet manageable attachment mechanism to the drill
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment mechanism is designed to universally couple with standard handheld powered drills using common features like socket cap bolts and U-shaped notches that can secure to drill handles, making the wire puller compatible with various drill types while maintaining attachment stability
2Reliability
If a robust attachment mechanism is implemented, then attachment stability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple functional elements are merged into integrated components. For example, the center plate and cradle plate are bolted together to form a unified attachment structure, and the housing integrates the support, receiver, and capstan into a single assembled unit, reducing the number of separate parts while maintaining stability
Solution Approach 2:
Socket cap bolts and U-shaped notches serve as intermediary elements that facilitate the connection between the wire puller and the drill handle. These intermediaries provide a simple yet effective coupling mechanism that enhances attachment stability without requiring complex custom fastening systems
3Productivity
If the wire puller is securely attached to the drill, then wire pulling efficiency is improved, but the device requires more components for stabilization
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment mechanism is pre-configured with the center plate, cradle plate, and housing arranged in a stable configuration before attachment to the drill. This preliminary arrangement ensures that once attached, the wire puller is immediately stable and ready for efficient wire pulling without requiring additional stabilization adjustments
Data Source
AI summary
Apparatus for a drill powered wire puller are disclosed. In an embodiment the drill powered wire puller includes a center plate, a cradle plate, a housing, a support, the support including a receiver, and a capstan. The center plate is coupled with the cradle plate at a proximal end. The cradle plate includes a U-shaped notch and two hooks or catches which are configured to couple the cradle plate with a powered rotary tool, such as a drill. The right side of the center plate is coupled with a housing, the left side of the center plate is coupled with a support. The left side of the support is coupled with a capstan. The outer perimeter of the capstan includes notches that define at least one “cleat” shape in the outer perimeter.