Power Tool State-Based Dust Collector Motor Speed Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing dust collecting systems face inefficiencies in managing dust collection power based on the operating state of power tools, leading to suboptimal dust collection efficiency and increased power consumption.

Innovation Solution

A dust collecting system that includes a power tool and a stationary dust collector, where the dust collector's motor speed is controlled by a control device based on the operating state of the power tool, such as its rotation speed, load, or operation mode, to adjust dust collection power accordingly.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If the dust collector operates at constant high power, then dust collection capability is maintained, but power consumption increases unnecessarily when dust generation is low

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedust collection capabilityVSAvoidpower consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The dust collector transitions from constant power operation to dynamic power adjustment. The control device continuously monitors the operation state of the power tool and adjusts the dust collector motor speed accordingly, matching dust collection power to actual dust generation levels, thereby reducing energy consumption during low-dust operations while maintaining adequate collection capability when needed

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the operational parameters of the dust collector based on external conditions. By detecting power tool operation state (such as motor current, rotation speed, or operational mode), the control device adjusts the dust collector motor speed parameter dynamically, optimizing the balance between dust collection effectiveness and power consumption

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Use of energy by moving object

If the dust collector motor speed is reduced to save energy, then power consumption decreases, but dust collection efficiency deteriorates when high dust generation occurs

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower consumptionVSAvoiddust collection efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Use of energy by moving objectVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The system implements a feedback control mechanism where the operation state of the power tool is continuously monitored and used to adjust the dust collector motor speed. This closed-loop control ensures that the dust collector receives adequate power when dust generation is high while reducing power consumption when dust generation is low, optimizing both efficiency and energy use

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The control device anticipates dust generation requirements by detecting the power tool's operation state before significant dust is generated. By monitoring parameters such as motor current or rotation speed, the system proactively adjusts the dust collector motor speed to match upcoming dust generation levels, preventing both over-collection and under-collection scenarios

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

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

This solution enhances dust collection efficiency by matching dust collector power with the tool's operational state, reducing power consumption when less dust is generated and increasing it when more dust is produced, thereby optimizing performance and energy use.

Implementation Method 1

a fan configured to be rotationally driven by the second motor to generate air flow for collecting dust

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAir flow generation: Fan

Data Source

PatentUS11491598B2Dust collecting system
Publication Date: 2022.11.08 MAKITA CORP
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AI summary

A dust collecting system includes a power tool and a stationary dust collector. The power tool is configured to perform processing operation on a workpiece by driving a tool accessory. The stationary dust collector is configured to be placed separately from the power tool and to collect dust generated by the processing operation. The power tool includes a first motor and a driving mechanism configured to drive the tool accessory by power of the first motor. The dust collector includes a second motor and a fan configured to be rotationally driven by the second motor to generate air flow for collecting dust. The dust collecting system includes a control device configured to control a rotation speed of the second motor according to a driving state of the power tool.