Oscillating Saw Connector With Secure Blade Clamping

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional cutting techniques for materials like cardboard, paper, fabric, leather, cable sheaths, plastics, and soft metals rely on manual tools, leading to insufficient cutting force, low efficiency, inconsistent dimensional accuracy, and poor operational convenience.

Innovation Solution

An oscillating saw connector and blade system featuring a connector body with a connecting groove and clamping mechanism, allowing for secure attachment of a blade with a push block and spring mechanism, and a blade design with interchangeable cutting heads and specific deflection angles, enabling efficient and stable cutting.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Force

If manual cutting tools are used, then operational simplicity is maintained, but cutting force is insufficient and efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecutting forceVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ForceVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces a connector as an intermediary component between the oscillating saw and the blade. This connector includes a connecting plate with a connecting groove for the oscillating saw and a clamping groove for the blade, along with a push block mechanism for secure attachment. The intermediary connector enables the blade to be driven by the oscillating saw's motor power, significantly enhancing cutting force while maintaining operational simplicity through a straightforward connection system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Productivity

If manual cutting tools are used, then device simplicity is maintained, but cutting efficiency is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecutting efficiencyVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the manual mechanical cutting system with a powered oscillating saw system. The oscillating saw provides automated oscillating motion to drive the blade, eliminating the need for manual up-and-down cutting motions. This substitution dramatically improves cutting efficiency and productivity while the connector design keeps the overall system relatively simple through standardized connection interfaces.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Manufacturing precision

If manual cutting tools are used, then operational flexibility is maintained, but dimensional accuracy is inconsistent

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedimensional accuracyVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent utilizes the dynamic oscillating motion of the powered saw to drive the blade through materials. The oscillating mechanism provides controlled, repetitive motion that ensures consistent cutting depth and angle, dramatically improving dimensional accuracy compared to manual cutting. The connector design with proper alignment features maintains this precision by ensuring stable blade attachment and correct positioning relative to the oscillating saw.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

4Reliability

If a secure blade attachment mechanism is implemented, then blade stability is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveblade stabilityVSAvoiddevice complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the blade attachment function into distinct components: a connecting plate for mounting, a clamping groove for blade positioning, and a push block mechanism for securing. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while keeping the overall structure manageable. The modular design improves blade stability through dedicated fixation elements without excessively increasing device complexity, as each segment is a relatively simple mechanical element.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

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

The system provides enhanced cutting force, improved dimensional accuracy, reduced manufacturing and replacement costs, and operational convenience by using interchangeable cutting heads and a secure blade attachment mechanism.

Implementation Method 1

a push block is slidably mounted in the push block seat and has at least two states including a locked state and an unlocked state; in the locked state, the blade body inserted in the clamping groove A is locked in position

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElasticity: Elasticity

Implementation Method 2

the blade body is provided with an engagement slot configured to engage with the steel ball

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMechanical Fastener: Mechanical Fastener

Data Source

PatentUS20250367840A1Oscillating saw connector and blade connected thereto
Publication Date: 2025.12.04 JIANGSU SHENGYE TOOL TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

The present invention relates to the technical field of cutting devices, and in particular, to an oscillating saw connector and a blade connected thereto, including a connector body. The connector body provided by the present invention is configured to connect an oscillating saw at one end and a blade at the other end, and kinetic energy transmitted from the oscillating saw drives the blade to move for cutting materials, featuring operational convenience and enhanced cutting force, as well as stable blade motion and improved dimensional accuracy during cutting; the connector body can accommodate different types of blades, and compared to conventional direct connection between an oscillating saw and a blade, no additional mounting holes are required to be formed in the blade for connection with the oscillating saw, thereby reducing the overall blade length to lower manufacturing costs, and decreasing replacement costs when the blade is damaged.