Power Tool Stand With Moveable Fluid Connector for Drill Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing power tool stands, such as those for large and heavy drills, face challenges with stability, cumbersome mounting, and interference from dust and lubrication management hoses, making setup, use, and removal awkward and time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
A power tool stand with a base, frame, and carriage that includes a moveable fluid connector and duct system for fluid management, a locking mechanism, and adjustable interfaces for secure power tool mounting, allowing for improved stability and intuitive operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the power tool stand uses a fixed fluid connector system, then fluid management is simple, but the hoses interfere with drill operation and make setup/removal awkward
Solution Approach 1:
The fluid connector is designed to be moveable rather than fixed, allowing it to dynamically adjust its position. The connector can move between a retracted position (when drill is removed) and an extended position (when drill is mounted), eliminating interference with drill operation while maintaining fluid connection capability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the power tool stand is designed for heavy drills, then it can accommodate large power tools, but the base needs to be weighted down to prevent toppling
Solution Approach 1:
The fluid connector moves along the longitudinal axis of the carriage, adding positional flexibility in one dimension. This allows the connector to clear the drill body's path during insertion/removal without requiring a complete redesign of the mounting mechanism.
3Reliability
If the fluid connector is always extended, then fluid connection is maintained, but it interferes with drill operation during use
Solution Approach 1:
The connector is retracted as a preliminary action before drill insertion, clearing the path for smooth drill operation. When the drill is mounted and locked, the connector automatically extends to establish fluid connection, ensuring reliability without interference during critical operations.
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AI summary
A power tool stand comprises a base and a frame connected to the base. A power tool carriage is mounted on the frame. A tool interface is mounted on the power tool carriage and arranged to secure a removeable power tool. The power tool carriage comprises at least one duct configured to convey a fluid. The tool interface comprises a moveable fluid connector in fluid communication with the at least one duct wherein the moveable fluid connector is configured to move from a first position to a second position.