Oxy-Acetylene Carrying Harness for Elevated Torch Work
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing oxy-fuel welding and soldering systems are limited by short hoses, requiring a second person to hold tanks off the ground, making it difficult and dangerous to perform tasks at heights and cumbersome to transport equipment.
Innovation Solution
A carrying device with a frame and harness system that securely holds oxy-acetylene torch sets, gas cylinders, and tools, allowing a single operator to manage the equipment safely and efficiently, featuring a compartmentalized design with cushioned straps for comfort and durability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If short hoses are used for acetylene connections, then safety is improved by allowing close monitoring of the tank, but the working length is limited and requires a second person to hold tanks
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into separate functional components: a carrying device for tanks and equipment, extension hoses for reaching distant work areas, and a torch assembly. This segmentation allows the tanks to be securely carried while extending the working reach through separate hose connections.
Solution Approach 2:
The carrying device acts as an intermediary between the operator and the tanks, providing secure transport and positioning. Extension hoses serve as intermediaries between the tanks and the torch, enabling long-distance connections while maintaining safety.
2Ease of operation
If a second person is used to hold tanks off the ground, then the working length is extended, but the complexity of the operation increases and safety risks remain
Solution Approach 1:
The carrying device is designed to be self-supporting with a harness system that distributes weight across the user's body. The device includes integrated tank holders, hose routing channels, and tool compartments, making the system self-contained and eliminating the need for additional personnel.
3Ease of operation
If tanks are carried at heights, then access to elevated work areas is improved, but the risk of accidents and falls increases
Solution Approach 1:
The carrying device distributes the weight of tanks and equipment across multiple contact points on the user's body (shoulders, waist, hips), creating a balanced load distribution that maintains the user's center of gravity and reduces fall risk during elevated work.
4Adaptability or versatility
If multiple tools including hot torch are carried back to car or workstation, then all equipment can be transported, but the difficulty and danger of carrying increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple previously separate items (tanks, torch, tools, supplies) are merged into a single integrated carrying device with dedicated compartments for each item type. The harness system combines tank holders, tool pockets, and supply containers into one unified structure that distributes weight ergonomically.
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AI summary
A carrying device for retaining an oxy-acetylene soldering kit. The carrying device comprises a frame and a harness attached to the frame configured to allow a user to transport the oxy-acetylene soldering kit. The carrying device further comprises a compartment attached to a front side of the frame for retaining tools and equipment. The carrying device further comprises a cylinder retaining component positioned within the compartment configured to retain and secure an oxygen tank and an acetylene tank. The carrying device further comprises a supply retaining component and a torch retaining component attached to the frame for holding soldering supplies and a soldering torch.