Friction Grip Fastener Tool for Binding Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for threaded fastening processes are time-consuming and prone to damage due to the need for precise and parallel alignment, which can result in cross-threading and tool binding, posing safety risks and inefficiencies.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus with a grip device and attachment that allows for friction-based rotation of fasteners using a rotational tool, enabling access from any angle and eliminating mechanical tethering to prevent binding, while providing a quick connect and varying friction levels for secure and efficient fastening.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If a fastener aid system is used to rotate fasteners, then the fastening process is expedited, but the tool requires precise and parallel alignment with the threaded rod which is difficult to maintain and prone to binding
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a spherical interface as an intermediary between the rotational tool and the fastener aid. This sphere allows the tool to rotate freely while maintaining contact with the fastener, eliminating the need for precise parallel alignment. The sphere acts as a mediator that decouples the rotational motion from the alignment requirements, allowing the tool to operate from various angles without binding.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs a dynamic alignment system where the fastener aid can pivot and adjust its angle relative to the threaded rod during operation. This dynamic adjustment capability allows the tool to adapt to slight misalignments and maintain optimal contact throughout the fastening process, preventing binding while preserving the expedited fastening capability.
2Productivity
If a fastener aid system is used, then fastening speed is improved, but cross-threading and tool binding can damage the tool, fastener, or user
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates a spherical interface that provides inherent cushioning and compliance in the connection between the rotational tool and fastener aid. This spherical coupling can absorb misalignment forces and prevent hard binding that would otherwise transmit damaging forces to the tool, fastener, or user. The sphere acts as a protective element that cushions against operational errors.
Solution Approach 2:
The spherical interface serves as a protective intermediary that isolates the tool and fastener from direct binding forces. When misalignment occurs, the sphere allows for angular adjustment rather than transmitting binding forces directly to the fastener threads or tool components, thereby preventing cross-threading and damage.
3Reliability
If precise and parallel alignment is maintained throughout the fastening process, then tool binding is prevented, but the procedure becomes time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a dynamic alignment system where the fastener aid can pivot and adjust its angle during operation. This dynamic capability allows the tool to maintain proper contact and prevent binding without requiring the user to meticulously maintain fixed parallel alignment throughout the entire fastening process, thereby reducing procedure time while preserving reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The spherical interface enables the tool system to self-adjust its alignment during operation. The sphere automatically accommodates angular variations and maintains optimal contact between the fastener aid and fastener, eliminating the need for continuous user intervention to maintain precise alignment, thus reducing time loss while preventing binding.
4Productivity
If the tool is backed down or up the entirety of the threaded rod, then the fastening is completed, but maintaining precise and parallel angle throughout increases complexity and risk
Solution Approach 1:
The spherical interface acts as a mediator that simplifies the backing down or up operation. The sphere allows the tool to move along the threaded rod while automatically maintaining proper angular contact with the fastener, eliminating the need for the user to consciously maintain precise parallel angle throughout the entire traversal, thereby reducing operational complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The tool system with spherical interface performs self-alignment during the backing down or up operation. The sphere automatically adjusts the contact angle as the tool moves along the rod, eliminating the need for user intervention to maintain precision, thus reducing complexity while ensuring proper fastening completion.
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 apparatus expedites the threaded fastening process by allowing for safe and efficient rotation of fasteners without damaging tools or fasteners, reducing the risk of injury and improving speed and accessibility.
Implementation Method 1
The second surface may provide friction. The spin direction may enable the arc shape to rotate a fastener using the friction in a direction opposite to the spin direction.
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AI summary
An apparatus comprising an attachment and a grip device. The attachment may be configured to connect the apparatus to a rotational tool. The grip device may comprise a first surface and a second surface. The attachment may be located at a center of the first surface. The attachment may enable the rotational tool to spin the grip device in a spin direction about an axis. The second surface may extend from the first surface to form an arc shape along the axis. The second surface may provide friction. The spin direction may enable the arc shape to rotate a fastener using the friction in a direction opposite to the spin direction.