Modular Grass Trimmer with Detachable Wheel Devices

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional grass trimmers are difficult to disassemble, cannot be adjusted for different scenarios, are prone to malfunction and damage, difficult to clean and maintain, and occupy space with high transportation costs.

Innovation Solution

A grass trimmer design featuring a machine head with an electric motor, a removable grass trimmer head, and a base with a detachable trimming wheel device and tank wheel device, allowing for easy adjustment and maintenance.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If the grass trimmer uses a fixed integrated structure, then the structural strength and stability are improved, but the ease of disassembly and maintenance deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural strengthVSAvoidease of disassembly and maintenance
Core Design Contradiction:
StrengthVSEase of repair

Solution Approach 1:

The grass trimmer is divided into multiple detachable modules including the machine head assembly, base assembly, trimming wheel device, and tank wheel device. Each module can be independently removed and reattached, allowing easy disassembly for maintenance while maintaining structural integrity during use through secure connection mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Reliability

If the grass trimmer uses a fixed structure, then the reliability is improved, but the adaptability to different scenarios deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
ImprovereliabilityVSAvoidadaptability to different scenarios
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The grass trimmer employs a dynamic reconfigurable structure where the machine head assembly can be detached and reattached to perform different functions. The trimming wheel device and tank wheel device can be selectively engaged based on operational requirements, enabling the system to adapt between trimming operations and having operations while maintaining reliable connections during each specific task.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

3Stability of the object's composition

If the grass trimmer uses an integrated design, then the structural stability is improved, but the ease of cleaning and maintenance deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvestructural stabilityVSAvoidease of cleaning and maintenance
Core Design Contradiction:
Stability of the object's compositionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The integrated design is segmented into removable modules including the machine head assembly, base assembly, and wheel devices. This segmentation allows each component to be easily accessed, removed, cleaned, and maintained independently while maintaining structural stability when assembled, as each module connects to the base through secure attachment mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

4Adaptability or versatility

If the grass trimmer uses a complete integrated structure, then the functional completeness is improved, but the storage space requirement and transportation cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefunctional completenessVSAvoidstorage space requirement
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The grass trimmer is segmented into modular components that can be detached from the base and stored separately when not in use. The machine head assembly, trimming wheel device, and tank wheel device can be removed and stored in compact spaces, significantly reducing storage requirements and transportation costs while maintaining full functional completeness when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS20250107483A1Type of grass trimmer and method of using the same
Publication Date: 2025.04.03 YONGKANG JIALEMEI IND & TRADE CO LTD
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AI summary

This invention provides a grass trimmer and a method of using the same. The grass trimmer comprises a machine head including at least one electric motor, a grass trimmer head driven by the electric motor, and a housing for containing the electric motor. And a base including a shell. In addition, there is a trimming wheel device and a tank wheel device which assist in moving the grass trimmer head. The tank wheel device and the trimming wheel device form a detachable connection to the base. When trimming is required, the base connects to the trimming wheel device. When mowing is required, the tank wheel device replaces the connection between the trimming wheel device and the base.