Backpack tool apparatus

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing garden tools lack versatility and functionality, with many being single-function and non-detachable, limiting their utility and user comfort.

Innovation Solution

A backpack tool apparatus with a detachable design, featuring a backpack assembly with a battery pack and multiple tools such as blowers and leaf suction machines, which can be independently connected and adjusted for different functions and user comfort.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If existing garden tools are designed as single-function units, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability and versatility deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovefunctionalityVSAvoidstructure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The backpack assembly is designed as a universal platform that can accommodate multiple different tools (blower, leaf suction machine, grass cutter, chain saw) through standardized connection interfaces. The battery pack and control unit serve multiple functions across different tool configurations, enabling one base unit to perform diverse gardening tasks.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The system is divided into separable modules: a fixed backpack assembly containing the battery pack and control unit, and detachable tool units that can be independently connected or removed. This segmentation allows the versatility of having multiple tools while maintaining the simplicity of individual components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Ease of operation

If tools are made non-detachable, then the reliability of connection is improved, but the ease of operation and adaptability deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetool interchangeabilityVSAvoidconnection stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The connection system transitions from fixed to dynamically adjustable. Tools can be detached and reattached as needed, providing operational flexibility while maintaining reliable connections during use through secure mounting mechanisms and electrical contacts.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

Standardized connection interfaces act as intermediaries between the backpack assembly and various tools. These interfaces include mechanical mounting structures and electrical contacts that ensure reliable power and signal transmission while allowing easy tool replacement.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If multiple tools are integrated into one backpack assembly, then the productivity is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveworking efficiencyVSAvoidsystem structure
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple tools are merged into a single integrated backpack system that shares common components including the battery pack, control unit, and structural framework. This combining allows different tools to be used sequentially or simultaneously from one backpack, improving productivity while managing complexity through component sharing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentUS11980139B2Backpack tool apparatus
Publication Date: 2024.05.14 GLOBE (JIANGSU) CO LTD
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AI summary

A backpack tool apparatus including a backpack assembly and at least one tool. The backpack assembly includes a casing and at least one battery pack received in the casing. The at least one tool is connected to the casing and electrically connected to the battery pack. The backpack tool apparatus may be provided with multiple tools to simultaneously realize different operations and functions. Moreover, the tools may be configured to be detachably connected to the backpack assembly, and may be replaced with different tools to realize different operations and functions according to needs.