Mobile workstation comprising a mobile vacuum dust suction device and a storage unit

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing mobile workstations for hand-held power tools have limited flexibility in terms of storage capacity and space usage, often requiring significant space when not in use but offering limited storage when in use, due to their static structure.

Innovation Solution

A mobile workstation with a top section of the housing that has movable parts allowing it to transition between closed and opened positions, providing additional storage when needed and minimizing space when not in use, combined with a powerful vacuum dust suction device and adjustable storage units like containers and partition walls.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Quantity of substance

If a static storage unit structure is used, then the storage capacity is sufficiently large when in use, but the space required by the workstation is large even when not in use

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestorage capacityVSAvoidspace required when not in use
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies the dynamics principle by transforming the static storage unit into a mobile workstation with movable components. The top section can be moved between a stored position (reducing space requirement) and a working position (providing storage capacity). This dynamic transformation allows the same structure to serve different functions at different times, resolving the contradiction between storage capacity and space requirement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Volume of moving object

If a static storage unit structure is used, then the space required by the workstation is small when not in use, but the storage capacity is rather limited when in use

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespace required when not in useVSAvoidstorage capacity
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The mobile workstation enables the storage unit to dynamically expand its effective capacity during use by moving the top section into the working position, while maintaining a compact form when not in use. This dynamic adaptability resolves the contradiction between compact storage and adequate capacity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Quantity of substance

If the top section is always in the opened position to provide storage, then the storage capacity is large, but the space required and noise emission increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestorage capacityVSAvoidnoise emission
Core Design Contradiction:
Quantity of substanceVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the top section movable between closed and opened positions. When the vacuum cleaner is not in use, the top section can be closed to minimize noise emission and space requirement. When needed, it can be opened to provide storage capacity. This dynamic positioning allows the system to minimize harmful factors (noise) when not actively providing the beneficial function (storage).

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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 solution provides a high storage capacity when in use while minimizing space when not in use, enhancing mobility and reducing noise from the vacuum system, and offering a stable and flexible storage solution for tools and accessories.

Implementation Method 1

creating the negative pressure for aspiring the dust laden air through the vacuum hose into the chamber

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectNegative pressure (vacuum): Vacuum

Implementation Method 2

The chamber is adapted for receiving a filter element and the filter element is adapted for separating dust particles from the air stream

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFiltration: Filter (physical)

Data Source

PatentEP3692882B1Mobile workstation comprising a mobile vacuum dust suction device and a storage unit
Publication Date: 2022.10.05 VALENTINI LUCA
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AI summary

The invention refers to a mobile workstation (2) comprising a mobile vacuum dust suction device (4) and a storage unit (6) attached to the mobile vacuum dust suction device (4) and adapted for storing hand-held power tools (20), accessories for the power tools (20), consumables (55) for the power tools (20) and/or other objects. It is suggested that a top section (30) of a housing of the mobile vacuum dust suction device (4) comprises at least one movable part (32), which is adapted to be moved between a closed position and an opened position, wherein the at least one movable part (32) forms a receiving compartment (33) adapted for receiving the hand-held power tools (20), the accessories for the power tools (20), the consumables (55) for the power tools (20) and/or the other objects when in its opened position.