Heating Device Holding Apparatus with Integrated Tool Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing heating device designs lack a stable and organized solution for tool storage and accessibility during service or repair work, which can lead to cluttered workspaces and increased risk of tool loss or damage.
Innovation Solution
A holding apparatus with a receiving part that includes a storage tray and receptacles for tools, strategically positioned between struts, providing a stable and expandable storage area with a loading capacity of up to 5 kg, and allowing for orderly tool placement, including screwdriver storage and drainage features to protect electrical components from fluids.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If a heating device is designed with a compact structure, then the device size is reduced, but there is insufficient space for tool storage during service work
Solution Approach 1:
The holding apparatus with tool storage is nested within the housing structure of the heating device, utilizing the internal space efficiently. The storage tray and receptacles are integrated into the existing device architecture, allowing tool storage without increasing the external dimensions of the device.
Solution Approach 2:
The holding apparatus utilizes the vertical dimension and internal cavity spaces within the housing to create storage areas. By designing the storage structure to extend into the depth of the housing and utilize vertical space between components, adequate tool storage is achieved without increasing the device's footprint.
2Quantity of substance
If tools are stored in a compact manner, then space is saved, but tool accessibility and organization are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The tool storage is segmented into multiple distinct compartments including a storage tray and multiple receptacles. This segmentation allows different tools to be organized in separate locations, making it easy to access specific tools without rummaging through a single large compartment. The receptacles are positioned at different locations for convenient access during service work.
3Device complexity
If the holding apparatus structure is simplified, then manufacturing cost is reduced, but stability and load-bearing capacity are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The holding apparatus structure serves multiple functions: it provides mechanical support for tools, defines storage compartments, and integrates with the housing mounting structure. The struts and cross members are designed to perform both structural support and storage definition functions, eliminating the need for separate support structures and reducing overall complexity while maintaining strength.
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AI summary
A heating device having a holding apparatus to accommodate a control unit, the holding apparatus having a receiving part. The receiving part has at least one storage tray for tools and/or at least one receptacle, in particular two receptacles, for tools. A holding apparatus for a heating device is also described.