Modular Camera Display Unit for Stackable Tool Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tool storage systems lack a modular solution that integrates a camera and display for capturing and displaying images, particularly in environments where visibility is limited, and do not efficiently utilize rechargeable power tool batteries for powering these components.
Innovation Solution
A utility module with a housing, male couplers, a pivotally coupled display, and a camera, which can be detachably coupled to a storage unit, and includes a battery interface to receive power from a rechargeable power tool battery, allowing for image capture and display.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If a camera and display are integrated into a tool storage system, then visibility and image capture capability are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The utility module serves multiple functions: it provides tool storage capacity through the housing, captures images via the camera, displays images on the display, and can be coupled to rechargeable power tool batteries for power supply. This multi-functionality resolves the contradiction by integrating visibility enhancement features into an existing storage system without adding separate dedicated devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The camera and display are merged into a single utility module that also provides storage functionality. The male couplers integrate the mounting function with the module structure. This combining approach improves visibility while avoiding the complexity of separate camera and display systems.
2Use of energy by moving object
If rechargeable power tool batteries are used to power the camera and display, then energy utilization efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The battery interface enables the utility module to function as a power consumer by accepting rechargeable power tool batteries. This allows efficient energy utilization from existing battery platforms while maintaining the simplicity of a standardized connection interface rather than requiring custom power management systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The utility module can be recharged by connecting to rechargeable power tool batteries, which are commonly available and can be recharged from any power source. This self-service approach allows the device to utilize energy efficiently without requiring dedicated charging infrastructure, resolving the contradiction between energy efficiency and complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If male couplers are used to detachably couple the housing to storage units, then adaptability is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The coupling system is segmented into male couplers on the utility module and corresponding female couplers on storage units. This segmentation allows for modular assembly where the male couplers can be manufactured with standardized dimensions that interface with matching female couplers, achieving adaptability across multiple storage units while managing manufacturing precision through standardized interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The male couplers provide a universal mounting interface that can attach the utility module to various storage units in the modular system. This universal interface approach improves adaptability while the standardized design helps manage manufacturing precision requirements through consistent dimensional specifications.
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AI summary
A device or unit with a display and camera is provided. The device includes coupling components that couple the device to stackable storage unit containers. In one embodiment, the device includes a battery interface to couple to a battery for power tools, a camera, and a display that displays images captured by the camera.