Support for tools and support system for tools
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tool supports are often specific to particular tools, lacking flexibility and adaptability to various tools, leading to the need for multiple purchases and increased time in finding suitable hooks, and can be bulky or expensive.
Innovation Solution
A modular tool support system with reversible connections and adjustable configurations that can be easily mounted and removed, allowing for versatile use on a wide variety of tools by connecting to perforated walls or panels in multiple orientations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If specific hooks are designed for particular tools, then the support can securely hold that specific tool, but the support lacks flexibility and requires multiple purchases for different tools
Solution Approach 1:
The support body is designed with a universal structure that can accommodate multiple types of tools through a single device. The main body includes a rest for supporting the tool and a stop for limiting tool movement, with features that allow adaptation to different tool shapes and sizes, eliminating the need for multiple specialized hooks
Solution Approach 2:
The support is divided into functional segments including a main body, a rest portion, and a stop portion. These segmented elements work together to provide secure tool holding while allowing the overall structure to remain simple and universally applicable to various tool types
2Reliability
If multiple specific hooks are purchased for different tools, then each tool has a dedicated support, but the total cost and time for finding suitable hooks increases
Solution Approach 1:
A single universal support design replaces the need to search for and purchase multiple specialized hooks. The support maintains reliable tool holding through its rest and stop mechanism while being applicable to various tool types, thereby eliminating time loss in finding suitable supports
3Stability of the object's composition
If traditional supports are designed for specific tools, then they provide stable support, but they are bulky and expensive
Solution Approach 1:
The support structure is segmented into essential functional elements (rest and stop) rather than using a bulky monolithic design. This segmentation allows the support to maintain stability for tool holding while reducing overall material usage and structural bulk
Solution Approach 2:
The simplified universal support structure achieves stable tool support through its rest-stop mechanism without requiring the bulkiness of traditional specialized supports. The design provides adequate stability for various tools while maintaining a compact and cost-effective structure
Data Source
AI summary
Support (1) for tools (U) comprising at least one modular component (2) comprising a main body (3) configured to realize a rest and/or a stop for a tool (U). The main body (3) is further configured to realize a reversible connection between the modular component (2) and one or more further modular components (2).