Multifunctional Tool With Integrated Electric Screwdriver

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing multifunctional tool pliers with thick and short screwdrivers require manual rotation, making them inconvenient and inefficient for dismounting, mounting, and repairing small household appliances and digital products.

Innovation Solution

A multifunctional tool with an integrated electric screwdriver, housed in a compact design that includes a first and second tool head, handle, and storage grooves, allowing for efficient operation and portability, featuring a driving motor, circuit assembly, and switch assembly for controlled screwdriver head rotation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual screwdrivers are used in multifunctional tool pliers, then the tool structure remains simple and compact, but the operation becomes inconvenient and laborious

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of operationVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines an electric screwdriver with multifunctional tool pliers, merging manual operation tools with an electrically-powered tool into a single integrated device. This allows the user to benefit from electric-powered screwdriving while maintaining the compact, multi-functional nature of the pliers tool.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent creates a universal tool that performs multiple functions: the pliers provide gripping and cutting capabilities, while the integrated electric screwdriver provides automated screwdriving. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate manual screwdrivers and electric screwdrivers, improving ease of operation across different tasks.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple tools are integrated into one handle, then versatility is improved, but the volume and portability are compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveversatilityVSAvoidvolume
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent nests the electric screwdriver within the handle structure of the multifunctional tool pliers. The electric screwdriver is positioned inside the hollow handle, with only the screwdriver bit protruding from the end. This nesting approach allows multiple tools to be integrated while maintaining a compact overall volume suitable for portability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Productivity

If electric screwdriver is integrated into the handle, then operation efficiency is improved, but the structure becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveproductivityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the electric screwdriver mechanism with the existing multifunctional tool pliers structure. By integrating the motor, battery, and control components into the handle, the device achieves automated screwdriving functionality while maintaining a unified tool structure, thereby improving productivity without excessive complexity increase.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

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 efficient and labor-saving dismounting and mounting of small household appliances and digital devices by providing a compact, portable tool with versatile functions, including pliers and scissors, improving usability and convenience.

Implementation Method 1

the driving motor is connected with the screwdriver head seat, and the driving motor is electrically connected with the circuit assembly

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic conversion: Electromagnetic Induction

Data Source

PatentUS20230364813A1Multifunctional Tool
Publication Date: 2023.11.16 BINOVO MFG CO LTD
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AI summary

Some embodiments of the disclosure disclose a multifunctional tool. The multifunctional tool includes a first tool head, a second tool head, a first handle and a second handle, wherein the first handle comprises a first storage groove, the second handle comprises a second storage groove, the first tool head and the second tool head are hinged with each other, an end portion of the first tool head is rotationally connected with the first handle, an end portion of the second tool head is rotationally connected with the second handle, and the first tool head and the second tool head can be rotationally stored in the first storage groove and the second storage groove respectively; and the multifunctional tool is characterized by further including an electric screwdriver, the electric screwdriver is mounted in the second storage groove.