Multi-Function Slag Removal Tool to Eliminate Tool Switching

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing slag removal tools require multiple devices and frequent tool changes during the slag removal process, making it inefficient and time-consuming.

Innovation Solution

A single slag removal apparatus integrating a chipping hammer, sawtooth edge, can opener, notched end, wire brush, and ruler, allowing simultaneous use of these functions without tool switching.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate slag removal tools are used during the removal process, then comprehensive slag removal functionality is achieved, but tool switching frequency increases and operational efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveslag removal functionalityVSAvoidoperational efficiency

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple slag removal tools (chipping hammer, wire brush, and cutting tool) into a single integrated apparatus with a common handle and multiple functional heads, eliminating the need to switch between separate tools during the slag removal process

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The slag removal apparatus is designed as a universal tool that performs multiple functions (chipping, brushing, and cutting) through a single device, allowing the user to complete various slag removal tasks without requiring multiple specialized tools

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate slag removal tools are used during the removal process, then comprehensive slag removal functionality is achieved, but the number of tools increases and operational complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveslag removal functionalityVSAvoidnumber of tools

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple slag removal tools (chipping hammer, wire brush, and cutting tool) into a single integrated apparatus with a common handle and multiple functional heads, reducing the number of separate tools from three to one

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The slag removal apparatus is designed as a universal tool that performs multiple functions (chipping, brushing, and cutting) through a single device, simplifying the toolset required for comprehensive slag removal

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate slag removal tools are used during the removal process, then comprehensive slag removal functionality is achieved, but time consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveslag removal functionalityVSAvoidtool switching time

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple slag removal tools (chipping hammer, wire brush, and cutting tool) into a single integrated apparatus, eliminating the time required to put down one tool and pick up another during the slag removal process

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated design allows the user to continuously perform different slag removal operations (chipping, brushing, cutting) without interruption or tool switching, maintaining continuous productive action throughout the process

Inventive Principle:

Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Data Source

PatentUS12552000B2Slag removal apparatus and methods for removing slag thereof

Publication Date: 2026.02.17 ARCLINE LLC

AI summary

The present disclosure is directed to a novel slag removal tool that combines an integrated sawtooth edge with a chipping hammer and a metal notch for securing and opening various ring pull or pull tabs on metal compartments, and facilitating the removal of a slag portion from a welded surface by eliminating the need to switch tools during the removal process.