Magnetic Hanging Frame for Socket Bits Sidewall Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional hanging frames for socket bits are inconvenient as they cannot be mounted on a sidewall of a tool cabinet and require significant space for storage.
Innovation Solution
A magnetic hanging frame with a track disc, holding device, and magnetic device, featuring positioning racks, mounting racks, and magnet blocks that allow socket bits to be stored and displayed on a sidewall using magnetic attraction, eliminating the need for internal storage space.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional hanging frame is used to store socket bits, then the socket bits can be positioned and stored, but the hanging frame occupies significant internal storage space and cannot be mounted on a sidewall
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the conventional mechanical mounting system (screws, brackets, internal shelving) with a magnetic mounting system. The magnetic hanging frame uses magnetic attraction to attach to the sidewall of the tool cabinet, eliminating the need for internal storage space while providing secure mounting. This substitution of mechanical mounting with magnetic mounting resolves the contradiction by enabling wall-mounted storage without occupying internal volume.
2Ease of operation
If a conventional hanging frame is used, then socket bits can be stored, but the frame requires a large space for storage which is inconvenient in use
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from three-dimensional internal storage to two-dimensional wall-mounted storage. By mounting the hanging frame on the sidewall of the tool cabinet rather than placing it inside the cabinet, the design utilizes the vertical wall surface area. This dimensional change allows socket bits to be stored and displayed without occupying internal storage volume, thereby improving ease of operation while reducing space requirements.
3Volume of stationary object
If the hanging frame is mounted on a sidewall using magnetic attraction, then internal storage space is freed up, but the mounting structure becomes more complex
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the hanging frame into modular components: a track disc with multiple positioning racks, separate positioning blocks, and independent magnetic attracting modules. Each module can be independently assembled and adjusted. This segmentation simplifies the overall mounting structure by allowing flexible configuration and easy installation, counteracting the perceived complexity of the magnetic mounting system.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables convenient mounting and display of socket bits on a tool cabinet sidewall without occupying internal storage space, enhancing usability and space efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a magnetic device connected to the track disc or connected to the holding device, the magnetic device having at least two attracting modules
Data Source
AI summary
A magnetic hanging frame for socket bits has a track disc, a holding device and a magnetic device. The track disc has a baseboard, multiple positioning racks, multiple positioning blocks, at least one mounting rack and multiple holding racks. The holding device is connected to the track disc. The magnetic device is connected to the track disc or is connected to the holding device and has at least two attracting modules, and each attracting module has an outer base and at least one magnet block. The outer base is mounted in the at least one mounting rack or is mounted in the holding device. The at least one magnet block is securely mounted on the outer base.