Folding Pliers Integrating Full Wrench Set
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hand tools, such as wrench sets and socket sets, do not combine folding pliers with a full set of wrench or socket sizes that can fold into a compact stowed position, limiting their portability and versatility.
Innovation Solution
The development of folding pliers that integrate a pliers head with a full set of wrenches or sockets, allowing the handles to fold adjacent to the pliers head, creating a significantly shorter stowed position, and incorporating multiple hinge configurations for various operational positions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a full set of wrenches or sockets is integrated into folding pliers, then versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple tools (pliers, wrenches, and sockets) into a single integrated device. The folding pliers handle serves as the common structural element, with wrenches and sockets attached to utilize the same handle, merging multiple tool functions into one device.
Solution Approach 2:
The folding pliers handle is designed to serve multiple functions: it acts as the handle for pliers operations, as a wrench handle when wrenches are deployed, and as a socket wrench handle when sockets are attached. This universal handle design allows one component to fulfill multiple roles across different tool configurations.
2Length of moving object
If handles are folded adjacent to the pliers head, then portability is improved, but ease of operation deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The handles are designed to be dynamic rather than fixed, capable of folding adjacent to the pliers head for compact storage and extending to operational positions when needed. This dynamic configuration allows the tool to transition between compact and functional states.
Solution Approach 2:
The handle structure is segmented into foldable sections that can be independently positioned. This segmentation allows the handle to be folded compactly for portability while still extending to provide adequate length and leverage when operational ease is required.
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AI summary
A folding multitool comprising a pliers head assembly with at least two pivotal tool arms that are foldable to a stowed position and an extended operational position. The pivotal tool arms define at least one wrench head on their outer end with at least two gripping surfaces for turning at least two different sized rotary fasteners. Wherein each pivotal tool arm can be used either as a tool handle or as a tool arm depending on the position of the pivotal tool arms and which end of the extended multitool the user grasps.