Modular Tool Support with Reversible Mounting for Perforated Panels
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tool supports are often designed for specific tools, lacking versatility and flexibility, requiring multiple purchases and being bulky or expensive, with limited adaptability to various tools and increased time in finding suitable hooks.
Innovation Solution
A modular tool support system with a main body having a tapered shape and reversible connection capabilities, allowing connection to perforated walls or panels in multiple configurations, enabling versatile use with adjustable components for a wide range of tools and easy mounting/removal.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If specific hooks are purchased for each tool, then each tool has a dedicated support, but the number of purchases increases and time is lost finding suitable hooks
Solution Approach 1:
The support is designed with a universal main body that can accommodate multiple tool types through a single device. The main body includes a rest for supporting the tool and a stop that can be adjusted to different positions, allowing one support to serve multiple tool types rather than requiring separate specialized hooks for each tool.
Solution Approach 2:
The support is divided into separable components including a main body, a rest, and a stop that can move independently. This segmentation allows the stop to be repositioned along the main body to accommodate tools of different lengths and shapes, providing versatility without requiring multiple complete support units.
2Adaptability or versatility
If dedicated supports are used for specific tools, then each tool is properly supported, but flexibility is reduced for future tools not yet in production
Solution Approach 1:
The stop is designed to move along the main body and be fixed at different positions, providing dynamic adaptability. This allows the support to be easily reconfigured for future tools or modified tool types without requiring a new support device, while the movement mechanism remains simple and easy to operate during installation and adjustment.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple specialized hooks are purchased, then each tool has appropriate support, but costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
One universal support device can replace multiple specialized hooks, reducing the total quantity of support units needed. The main body with adjustable stop and rest configuration can accommodate various tool types, eliminating the need to purchase separate hooks for each tool and thereby reducing overall costs.
4Ease of operation
If supports are difficult to mount and remove, then installation is stable, but time is lost during installation and reconfiguration
Solution Approach 1:
The separable design of the rest and stop components allows them to be easily attached to and removed from the main body without complex tools or procedures. This segmentation enables quick assembly and disassembly, reducing installation time while maintaining stable support when assembled.
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AI summary
A support (1) for tools (U) comprising at least one modular component (2) comprising a main body (3), defining a lateral wall (3a) and two base surfaces (3b) and extending from a first end (A) to a second end (B) configured to realize a rest and/or a stop for a tool (U), said main body (3) being connectable to a wall or panel (P), preferably perforated walls or panels (P), according to a first fixing configuration, wherein said base surfaces (3b) are parallel to the wall or panel (P), or a second fixing configuration wherein said base surfaces are perpendicular to said wall or panel (P); said main body (3) being further configured to realize a reversible connection between said modular component (2) and one or more further modular components (2).