Magnetic Pivot Marking Tool for Fast Angle Adjustment
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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 and inefficient for construction purposes.
Innovation Solution
A tool with a rod member and a plate member rotatably attached via a joint, utilizing magnetic or magnetizable structures for easy assembly and disassembly, along with a pivot joint and adjustable angle setting device for precise angle adjustments, allowing for quick and 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 maintains structural stability, but the tool becomes 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 rod member and plate member are not permanently attached but can be connected and disconnected as needed, allowing the tool to maintain stability during use while being easy to store and transport when disassembled.
Solution Approach 2:
A magnetic connection structure serves as an intermediary between the rod member and plate member, providing both structural stability when connected and ease of assembly/disassembly when disconnected. The magnetic force automatically holds the components together during operation while allowing quick separation when needed.
2Reliability
If the plate member is permanently attached to the rod member, then the tool maintains structural integrity, but the tool takes up a lot of space when stored
Solution Approach 1:
The tool is divided into separable components that can be stored independently or nested together, significantly reducing the storage volume compared to a permanently assembled tool. The rod member, plate member, and arm can be separated and stored in a compact configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The arm and plate member can be positioned within or alongside the rod member when disassembled, creating a compact nested configuration that minimizes storage space. The components are designed to fit together efficiently when not in use.
3Strength
If the tool uses traditional joint structures for connecting the plate member to the rod member, then the connection is strong, but the assembly and disassembly process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
A magnetic connection structure serves as an intermediary between the rod member and plate member, providing both structural stability when connected and ease of assembly/disassembly when disconnected. The magnetic force automatically holds the components together during operation while allowing quick separation when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
Traditional mechanical fastening systems (screws, bolts, clips) are replaced with a magnetic connection system. The magnetic force provides sufficient connection strength for the tool's intended use while eliminating the complex assembly and disassembly operations required by mechanical fasteners.
4Device complexity
If the tool lacks adjustability features, then the structure is simpler, but the tool cannot accommodate different marking or cutting angles and positions
Solution Approach 1:
The tool incorporates adjustable features that allow the plate member and arm to be positioned at different angles and locations along the rod member. This dynamic adjustability enables the tool to accommodate various marking and cutting operations while maintaining a relatively simple overall structure.
Solution Approach 2:
The tool is designed with universal adjustability features that allow it to perform multiple marking and cutting operations at different angles and positions. The same basic structure can be configured for various tasks, eliminating the need for multiple specialized tools.
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 enables fast and easy assembly and disassembly, reduces space requirements, and allows for precise adjustments of angle and position, enhancing user-friendliness and efficiency in marking and cutting operations.
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 in materials ensuring that the plane structure and the receiving portion are attracted to each other by magnetic attraction
Data Source
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AI summary
A tool (2) for assisting the process of marking or cutting structures (50) in a predefined manner is disclosed. The tool (2) comprises a rod member (4) having a longitudinal axis and a plate member (6) rotatably attached to the rod member (4). The tool (2) comprises an arm (16) removably attached to the rod member (4) and to the plate member (6). The plate member (6) is rotatably attached to the rod member (4) by means of a structure (40, 40', 42, 42', 44, 80) comprising a joint (40, 40', 42, 42', 44) and one or more magnetic or magnetizable structures (42, 42', 80) configured to provide a magnetic force between the rod member (4) and the plate member (6).