Magnetic Pivot Marking Tool for Fast Setup and Precise Angles
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tools for marking or cutting structures in a predefined manner are cumbersome to assemble and disassemble, take up too much space, and lack adjustability, making them user-unfriendly.
Innovation Solution
A tool with a rod member and a rotatably attached plate member, featuring magnetic or magnetizable structures for easy attachment and detachment, along with a pivot joint and adjustable angle setting device, allowing for quick assembly and disassembly, and enabling precise marking or cutting of structures.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If the plate member is permanently attached to the rod member, then the tool is stable and reliable, but the tool is difficult and time-consuming to assemble and disassemble
Solution Approach 1:
The tool is divided into separable components (rod member, plate member, arm) that can be independently assembled and disassembled. The plate member can be detached from the rod member, and the arm can be detached from both, allowing quick setup and storage without permanent attachments.
Solution Approach 2:
Magnetic attraction replaces traditional mechanical fastening systems (screws, bolts, clips). The magnetic connector provides reliable holding force during use but allows easy separation by overcoming the magnetic force, eliminating complex assembly mechanisms.
2Reliability
If the plate member is permanently attached to the rod member, then the tool is stable and reliable, but the tool takes up a lot of space when disassembled
Solution Approach 1:
By segmenting the tool into separate components that can be detached, the storage volume is significantly reduced. When disassembled, only the essential rod member needs to be stored, while the plate member and arm can be set aside or stored separately, minimizing the space required.
Solution Approach 2:
The plate member and arm are extracted as optional components that can be removed from the rod member. This allows the tool to be stored in a compact form (rod only) when not in use, with components added only when needed for specific tasks.
3Reliability
If the tool comprises a rigid fixed structure, then the tool is stable, but the tool lacks adjustability of angles and positions
Solution Approach 1:
The tool transitions from a fixed rigid structure to a dynamic adjustable structure. The plate member can be rotated relative to the rod member, and the arm can be positioned at different angles, allowing the tool to adapt to various cutting and marking requirements while maintaining stability during operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The adjustable design allows the same tool to perform multiple functions at different angles and positions. The plate member can be set to various orientations, and the arm can be positioned differently, making the tool versatile for different cutting angles, marking tasks, and structural configurations.
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 tool facilitates easy and fast assembly and disassembly, reduces space requirements, and allows for precise adjustments in angle and position, enhancing user-friendliness and efficiency in marking or cutting tasks.
Implementation Method 1
one or more magnetic or magnetizable structures are configured to provide a magnetic force between the rod member and the plate member
Implementation Method 2
one or more magnetic or magnetizable structures are configured to provide a magnetic force between the arm and the plate member
Implementation Method 3
the plane structure in the rod and the receiving portion in the plate member are made of materials ensuring that the plane structure and the receiving portion are attracted to each other by magnetic attraction
Data Source
AI summary
A tool for assisting the process of marking or cutting structures in a predefined manner is disclosed. The tool comprises a rod member having a longitudinal axis and a plate member rotatably attached to the rod member. The tool comprises an arm removably attached to the rod member and to the plate member. The plate member is rotatably attached to the rod member by means of a structure comprising a joint and one or more magnetic or magnetizable structures configured to provide a magnetic force between the rod member and the plate member.