Portable Tool Holder with DIN Rail Mounting for Electricians
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional tool storage solutions, such as tool belts and large pockets, do not keep tools in convenient proximity to the work area, leading to distractions and increased risk of tools being dropped while working on electrical installations like fuse boards, as electricians need to look away or break concentration to retrieve or stow tools.
Innovation Solution
A portable tool holder device with a rear wall, front wall, side walls, containment compartments, and mounting means, including a flexible snap-fit mounting arm for attachment to a DIN rail, and tapered funnel-shaped openings to securely hold and organize tools like screwdrivers, with optional dropper arm units for flexible positioning.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If tools are stored in tool belts or large pockets in workwear, then tools can be carried and stored, but tools are not kept in convenient proximity to the work area, requiring the user to look away or break concentration when retrieving or stowing tools
Solution Approach 1:
The tool holder device is divided into multiple containment compartments and receiving openings, each designed to hold specific tools. This segmentation allows tools to be organized in dedicated spaces that are all positioned within easy reach of the work area, eliminating the need to search through large pockets or tool belts and reducing the time lost due to breaking concentration.
Solution Approach 2:
The tool holder device acts as an intermediary between the electrician and the tools. By positioning the device in close proximity to the work area (such as mounting it on a ladder or overhead structure), it serves as a intermediate storage point that keeps tools accessible without requiring the electrician to reach into pockets or tool belts, thereby maintaining concentration and reducing time loss.
2Reliability
If tools are stored in tool belts or large pockets, then tools can be carried, but there is increased risk of tools being dropped to the floor
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates multiple containment compartments with walls and bases that securely hold tools in designated positions. This segmented structure prevents tools from shifting or falling out during movement, significantly reducing the risk of tools being dropped to the floor compared to storage in tool belts or large pockets.
3Ease of operation
If a portable tool holder device is designed with multiple containment compartments and receiving openings, then tools can be organized and kept in proximity to the work area, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The tool holder device is designed with multiple containment compartments and receiving openings that can accommodate various types of tools (screwdrivers, pliers, wire strippers, etc.). This multi-functional design allows a single device to organize and store multiple different tools efficiently, providing comprehensive tool access convenience without requiring multiple separate storage devices, thereby managing complexity through consolidation rather than proliferation of components.
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AI summary
A portable tool holder device comprises a rear wall, an opposing front wall, a left side wall and a right side wall, at least one containment compartment, at least one receiving opening and mounting means on the rear wall for detachably mounting the device wherein the mounting means comprises at least one mounting connector on the outer face of the rear wall.