Movable Power Tool Carriage for Stable Drill Stand Operation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing power tool stands, such as those for drills, are cumbersome due to the large and heavy nature of the tools, making mounting and usage challenging, and are further complicated by dust management and lubrication hoses that interfere with operation.
Innovation Solution
A power tool stand with a base, a projecting frame, and a moveable power tool carriage that includes electrical interfaces for connecting removable power tools and batteries, along with optional features like a rack and pinion mechanism, handle, and illumination devices, to improve stability and ease of use by distributing weight and reducing hose interference.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a drill power tool stand is designed to mount a large and heavy drill power tool, then the stability of the power tool during use is improved, but the base of the drill power tool stand becomes cumbersome and may need to be weighted down to prevent toppling
Solution Approach 1:
The power tool stand is divided into separate functional components: a base, a projecting frame, and a moveably mounted power tool carriage. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently, reducing overall complexity while maintaining stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The power tool carriage is made moveable on the projecting frame, allowing dynamic adjustment of the power tool position. This enables the system to adapt to different tool weights and sizes without requiring a completely redesigned heavy base structure.
2Reliability
If dust management and lubrication management hoses are attached to the drill power tool on the drill stand, then dust and lubrication management is improved, but the hoses interfere with the operation of the drill
Solution Approach 1:
The hoses are extracted from the drill power tool itself and repositioned to connect to the power tool stand structure. This separates the dust and lubrication management function from the drill operation, eliminating interference while maintaining reliability.
3Manufacturing precision
If the drill power tool is mounted on the drill stand, then precision during operation is improved, but setup and removal of the drill on the drill stand becomes awkward and time consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The power tool carriage is designed to be moveable on the projecting frame, enabling quick and easy mounting and removal of the power tool. This dynamic design maintains precision during operation while dramatically reducing setup and removal time.
Solution Approach 2:
The power tool carriage is pre-positioned on the projecting frame at an accessible location, allowing the power tool to be quickly mounted and removed without complex setup procedures. The preliminary positioning of the carriage facilitates rapid tool changes.
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AI summary
A power tool stand comprises a base; a projecting frame connected to the base; and a power tool carriage moveably mounted on the projecting frame. The power tool carriage comprises a first electrical interface arranged to electrically connect with a removeable power tool and a second electrical interface in electrical connection with the first electrical interface and arranged to electrically connect with a removeable battery.