Driving Device Energy Transfer Mechanism for Variable Substrate Fastening
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing fastening device systems have limitations in transferring sufficient energy to drive fastening elements into substrates, as they rely on a spring mechanism that sets tension and outputs it as an impulse, restricting their universality across different fastening elements and substrates.
Innovation Solution
A device with an energy-transfer mechanism that includes a mechanical-energy storage device, an energy source, and a movement converter, allowing for the buffering and controlled output of energy as an impulse to the fastening element, enabling the device to handle various fastening elements and substrates.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a spring mechanism is used to store and release energy as an impulse, then the device can drive fastening elements into substrates, but the energy output is limited and cannot be adjusted for different fastening elements and substrates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic energy transfer system where the energy-transfer element can be selectively positioned in different settings (first setting, second setting, third setting) along the longitudinal axis. This allows the device to adapt its energy output characteristics dynamically by changing the position of the energy-transfer element, thereby accommodating different fastening elements and substrates with varying energy requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the parameter of energy-transfer element position to control energy output. By moving the energy-transfer element between different settings (first, second, and third settings), the device modifies the energy transfer characteristics to match different application requirements, enabling universal use across various fastening scenarios.
2Productivity
If the energy-transfer element is moved into the setting position to transfer energy, then the fastening element can be driven, but the mechanical-energy storage device cannot be discharged without a fastening element being driven
Solution Approach 1:
The patent segments the energy transfer process into independent components: the energy-transfer element, the mechanical-energy storage device, and the fastening element. This segmentation allows the energy-transfer element to be moved independently into different settings without requiring fastening element engagement, enabling the mechanical-energy storage device to be discharged independently for testing or calibration purposes.
Solution Approach 2:
The energy-transfer element acts as an intermediary between the mechanical-energy storage device and the fastening element. It can be positioned in different settings to mediate energy transfer selectively, allowing the storage device to be discharged without necessarily driving a fastening element, thus providing operational flexibility.
3Power
If the energy-transfer mechanism moves the energy-transfer element from the setting position, then energy can be buffered and output as an impulse, but the device complexity increases with additional components like the energy-transfer mechanism and movement converter
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical energy storage and release mechanisms with an electric motor that drives a movement converter. This substitution simplifies the overall system by using electrical actuation to control the energy-transfer element positioning, reducing the need for multiple mechanical linkages and springs while maintaining the impulse energy output capability.
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 device provides a flexible and efficient energy transfer mechanism, allowing for the effective driving of fastening elements into substrates with adjustable energy levels, enhancing its applicability across different types and materials.
Implementation Method 1
a mechanical-energy storage device for storing mechanical energy. The energy-transfer element is then suitable preferably for transferring energy from the mechanical-energy storage device to the fastening element
Implementation Method 2
the energy-transfer mechanism comprises a movement converter for converting a rotational movement into a linear movement
Implementation Method 3
the energy-transfer mechanism comprises a force-transfer mechanism for transferring a force from the energy storage device to the energy-transfer element and/or for transferring a force from the energy-transfer mechanism to the mechanical-energy storage device
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AI summary
According to one aspect of the application, a device for driving a fastening element into a substrate has an energy-transfer element for transferring energy to the fastening element. The energy-transfer element can move preferably between a starting position and a setting position, wherein the energy-transfer element is located, before a driving-in procedure, in the starting position and, after the driving-in procedure, in the setting position.According to another aspect of the application, the device comprises a mechanical-energy storage device for storing mechanical energy. The energy-transfer element is then suitable preferably for transferring energy from the mechanical-energy storage device to the fastening element.