Multi-Attachment Accessory Holder for Secure Welding Gear Access
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional accessory holders in work environments, such as welding, often fail to securely attach and keep accessory devices like remote controls close at hand without obstructing the user or getting lost, lacking versatility in attachment options.
Innovation Solution
A multi-attachment accessory holder with a main body that can be attached via ancillary accessories like carabiners, hooks, or magnets, allowing for secure placement on various surfaces or body parts, and featuring a fixing mechanism with tabs and a magnet tray for stability and easy access.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional accessory holder uses a single attachment method, then the structure is simple, but the versatility and adaptability to different surfaces are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The accessory holder is designed with multiple attachment mechanisms including a carabiner clip for clipping onto loops or belts, a magnet for attaching to magnetic surfaces, and a hook for hanging on protrusions. This multi-functional design allows the same holder to be attached to various surfaces and objects, significantly improving attachment versatility without requiring multiple separate devices
Solution Approach 2:
The holder body is designed as a separate modular component that can be independently attached to different surfaces. The attachment mechanisms (carabiner, magnet, hook) are integrated as separate attachable components, allowing the user to select and attach only the needed mechanism for each situation, reducing unnecessary complexity
2Reliability
If the accessory holder is designed to be securely attached, then the device stays in place reliably, but it may obstruct the user or get in the way
Solution Approach 1:
The holder incorporates a quick-release mechanism that allows the accessory to be rapidly detached with one hand. The carabiner features a spring-loaded gate that can be easily opened, and the magnetic attachment can be quickly released by pulling against the magnetic force. This dynamic attachment system maintains secure holding during use but allows immediate release when needed, preventing obstruction while maintaining reliability during operation
Solution Approach 2:
The accessory holder is designed to be removable and portable, allowing the user to take it off completely when not needed. The separate attachment mechanisms can be detached from the holder body, and the entire assembly can be removed from the workspace, eliminating any potential obstruction while maintaining secure attachment when in use
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Provides secure, versatile, and convenient access to accessory devices by allowing multiple attachment points and methods, ensuring the device remains close at hand without obstruction, enhancing user safety and efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a magnet tray on the main body configured to hold a magnet
Implementation Method 2
a fixing mechanism configured to attach the main body to the welding accessory
Data Source
AI summary
Provided is a disclosure for a multi-attachment accessory holder that includes a main body configured to couple a first side of the main body to an accessory device. The main body is configured to hold a magnet, and the main body includes one or more coupling points for attaching an ancillary accessory.