Guide Device for Power Tools with Dual-Side Adapter Base
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing guide devices for power tools are limited in their ability to accommodate different types and sizes of power tools, particularly as they are configured to work with only one side of the process proceeding direction, making it difficult to use them with tools like portable circular saws and jigsaws without causing shifting movements during operations.
Innovation Solution
A guide device comprising a ruler plate, an adapter base, and connecting members that allow for the power tool to be connected on either side of the adapter base, enabling stable operation by adjusting the position of the adapter base relative to the ruler plate, thus accommodating different power tool specifications and sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the guide device is configured to connect power tools on only one side, then the device structure is simple, but the adaptability to different power tool types is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter base is designed with connecting members on both its right side and left side, enabling it to connect with different types of power tools (such as portable circular saws and jigsaws) from either side. This multi-functional design allows a single guide device to accommodate various power tool types and specifications, significantly improving adaptability without requiring multiple specialized devices.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the connecting members are provided on both sides of the adapter base, then the adaptability to different power tools is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The guide device integrates multiple functions into a single adapter base structure. The adapter base combines the functions of supporting the power tool, providing connecting members on both sides for different tool types, and enabling positional adjustment relative to the ruler plate. By merging these functions into one component, the device achieves high adaptability while controlling overall structural complexity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the position of the adapter base is fixed relative to the ruler plate, then the device structure is simple, but the adaptability to different power tool specifications is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter base is designed with movable capability relative to the ruler plate, allowing its position to be adjusted along the ruler plate. This dynamic positioning capability enables the guide device to accommodate power tools with different specifications and sizes by optimizing the distance between the adapter base and the power tool blade, ensuring stable operation for various tool types.
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AI summary
A guide device (10) may include a ruler plate (20) capable of being fixed in position relative to the workpiece (W), an adapter base (30) capable of supporting the power tool (50, 70) and movable in the process proceeding direction relative to the ruler plate (20), and a connecting device (31, 43) capable of connecting a first power tool (70) on a right side of the adapter base (30) with respect to the process proceeding direction and also capable of connecting a second power tool (70) on a left side of the adapter base (30) opposite to the right side.