Combination Tool for Metal Deck Anchor Drilling and Fastening
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Solution Overview
Problem
The inefficiency in installing anchoring systems on metal decks due to the need for multiple tools and steps, which is time-consuming and labor-intensive, especially when dealing with corrugated metal sheets with alternating peaks and valleys.
Innovation Solution
A combination tool system that integrates a drill component, a sleeve component, and a fastening component, allowing for the drilling of holes and secure fastening of anchoring systems with self-tapping screws in a single tool, reducing the need to switch between multiple tools and enhancing installation efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple separate tools are used for drilling and fastening anchoring systems, then each tool can be optimized for its specific function, but the installation process becomes time-consuming and labor-intensive
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a drill component and a fastening component into a single combination tool system. The drill component creates openings in the metal deck, and the fastening component secures the anchoring system through the same tool platform, eliminating the need to switch between separate drilling and fastening tools during installation
Solution Approach 2:
The combination tool system is designed to perform multiple functions: drilling holes in corrugated metal sheets, positioning anchoring systems, and fastening them with self-tapping screws. This multi-functional tool replaces what would traditionally require separate specialized tools for each operation, improving installation efficiency
2Ease of manufacture
If multiple tools are used for installing anchoring systems, then each tool can perform its specific task effectively, but the number of steps and tool switching increases installation time
Solution Approach 1:
The combination tool integrates drilling and fastening capabilities in one device, allowing the installer to complete both operations without putting down the tool or switching to a different device, thereby reducing the number of steps and overall installation time
Solution Approach 2:
The drill component creates the opening and positions the anchoring system in advance, so that when the fastening component is engaged, the anchoring system is already properly positioned and ready for immediate fastening, eliminating positioning time during the fastening operation
Data Source
AI summary
A method includes drilling a hole through a surface of a metal deck system via a drill component of a combination tool system. The method also includes disposing a portion of an anchoring system through the hole of the metal deck system. The anchoring system includes an anchor body supported by a housing sleeve. The method also includes removing the drill component of the combination tool system to expose a fastening component of the combination tool system. The method also includes fastening the anchoring system to the metal deck by pushing one or more fasteners through the housing sleeve and into the metal deck via the fastening component of the combination tool system.