Drilling Machine Cable Concealment and Component Integration
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional drilling machines have exposed cables that can be easily damaged or torn, and components like baskets and pipes are prone to damage or tangling, which is undesirable for user safety and machine durability.
Innovation Solution
A robust drilling machine design featuring a concealed cable assembly between the frame and drilling unit, along with a protective configuration that includes a flexible tubular protecting unit and a cap to secure the cable, and a container with a sealed coolant system to prevent damage and tangling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the cable is exposed for easy access, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to damage risk and user temptation
Solution Approach 1:
A flexible protecting unit is introduced as an intermediary component between the cable and the external environment. This protecting unit has a first end connected to the frame and a second end connected to the drilling unit, creating a protective barrier that prevents direct contact and potential damage to the cable while maintaining the necessary electrical connection and flexibility for machine operation.
2Ease of operation
If the basket, bottle and pipe are placed outside the frame for accessibility, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to damage and tangling risks
Solution Approach 1:
The basket, bottle, and pipe components are merged or integrated with the frame structure. This integration ensures that these components are securely positioned and protected from external damage and tangling, while still maintaining their functionality for coolant storage and transmission during drilling operations.
Data Source
AI summary
A drilling machine includes a frame, a control unit, a drilling unit and a cable assembly. The control unit is connected to the frame. The drilling unit is movably supported on the frame. The cable assembly electrically connects the control unit to the drilling unit. The cable assembly is substantially concealed by and between the frame and the drilling unit.