Movable Magnetic Pick-Up Tool with Illumination
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pick-up tools face difficulties in securely picking up objects of varying sizes and fail to illuminate objects in dim spaces, with magnetic attracting members either not being movable or lacking illumination components.
Innovation Solution
A pick-up tool design featuring a magnetic attracting member that can be movably fixed on either the first or second tube member, equipped with a bulb for illumination, and an expandable paw mechanism that can extend to pick up objects, allowing for precise object retrieval in narrow spaces and dim environments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Force
If the magnetic attracting member is fixed on the second tube member, then the magnet can attract the object, but the second tube member cannot be inserted into narrow spaces
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic attracting member is made movable along the tube members, allowing it to be dynamically positioned on the first tube member for narrow space insertion or on the second tube member for strong magnetic attraction, adapting to different operational requirements
Solution Approach 2:
The tube structure is divided into a first tube member and a second tube member that can be separated or extended, allowing the magnetic attracting member to be positioned on different segments based on the task requirements
2Reliability
If the paw is used to pick up the object, then the object can be grasped, but the object cannot be viewed clearly in dim spaces
Solution Approach 1:
The illumination component is integrated with the pick-up tool body, combining the grasping function and illumination function into a single device, allowing simultaneous object grasping and clear viewing in dim spaces
3Force
If a cover member is used to insolate the magnetic force, then the magnetic articles can be attracted, but the head end of the second tube member becomes too large to insert into narrow spaces
Solution Approach 1:
The magnetic attracting member is made movable and can be positioned on the first tube member when narrow space insertion is required, eliminating the need for a bulky cover member at the second tube member head end
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables easy and secure picking up of objects in both narrow and dim spaces by allowing the magnetic attracting member to be positioned on either tube member, ensuring clear visibility of the object through integrated illumination and effective magnetic attraction.
Implementation Method 1
the magnet loop allows to attract the object
Data Source
AI summary
An easy operated pick up tool comprises a body which includes a first tube member, an extending tube, and a second tube member; an actuating post fitted into the first tube member, between the actuating post and the first tube member being defined a first resilient element, wherein the actuating post including a holder and a string inserted into a front end of the second tube member to connect with an expandable paw; a cell set received in the holder; a bulb disposed in the second tube member and including a first leg connected with a first electrode of the cell set; a controlling assembly including a receiving cylinder screwed with the holder to receive a stem for pushing an electricity conducting shaft which contacts with a second electrode of the cell set; a magnetic attracting member having an insulation sleeve fitted on the body and including a magnet loop.