Extension Pole Actuating Mechanism for Driving Tool Trigger
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing extension poles for driving tools require manual actuation of the driving tool's trigger, which can be cumbersome and inefficient, especially when driving fasteners into ceilings or other hard-to-reach areas.
Innovation Solution
The extension pole incorporates an actuating mechanism with a release force that causes a trigger on the driving tool to move in an opposite direction, allowing the trigger to be actuated by pushing the driving tool against the substrate, thereby simplifying the actuation process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual actuation of the driving tool's trigger is required, then the driving tool can be controlled, but the operation becomes cumbersome and inefficient
Solution Approach 1:
The driving tool is configured to actuate its own trigger automatically when pushed against the substrate. The tool's movement against the substrate directly causes the trigger to move in the opposite direction, eliminating the need for separate manual trigger actuation and making the system self-sufficient
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of requiring the user to manually pull the trigger back, the system inverts the mechanism so that pushing the tool forward against the substrate automatically pulls the trigger back. The trigger actuation direction is opposite to the tool's movement direction, simplifying the user's action to a simple push
2Ease of operation
If the trigger must be manually actuated, then control is possible, but user effort increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system uses the tool's own movement against the substrate to generate the force needed for trigger actuation. The substrate provides the reaction force that automatically pulls the trigger, eliminating the need for the user to apply separate force to actuate the trigger
Solution Approach 2:
The force application is inverted: instead of the user pulling the trigger directly, the user pushes the tool forward and the substrate's resistance provides the reactive force that pulls the trigger back. This inversion transfers the force requirement from the user's hand to the substrate interaction
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
This solution enhances the usability of the extension pole by allowing easier and more efficient actuation of the driving tool, reducing user effort and improving the overall effectiveness of the tool in various applications.
Implementation Method 1
The actuation mechanism may comprise a lever. The lever may comprise a first end. The lever may comprise a second end. The first end of the lever may be connected to the trigger actuator. The second end of the lever may be connected to the release.
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AI summary
The invention relates to an extension pole (1, 1') for a driving tool (2), the extension pole (1, 1') comprising mounting means (3, 3') for mounting the driving tool (2) to the extension pole (1, 1') and an actuating mechanism (5, 5') configured such that a release force (FD, FD') applied towards the driving tool (2) mounted to the extension pole (1, 1') causes a trigger (22) of the driving tool (2) to move (DA, DA') in an opposite direction to actuate the trigger (22).