Power Tool Carriage With Integrated Ducts for Hose-Free Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing power tool stands, such as those for drills, face challenges with large and heavy power tools, which make mounting and usage cumbersome, and the need for additional hoses for dust management and lubrication can complicate setup and operation.
Innovation Solution
A power tool stand design featuring a base, a projecting frame, a moveable power tool carriage, and a tool interface with integrated ducts for fluid management, allowing for secure mounting of power tools and accessories while minimizing interference from hoses.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a drill stand is used to mount a large and heavy drill power tool, then the stability and alignment of the power tool during use is improved, but the mounting and usage becomes cumbersome and difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The drill stand is divided into separate functional components: a base for stability, a vertical support structure, and a detachable drill holder. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently - the base can be weighted for stability while the holder remains lightweight and easy to attach/detach, resolving the contradiction between stability and ease of operation
Solution Approach 2:
The drill holder is designed with dynamic adjustment capabilities, allowing it to be moved between different positions on the vertical support and adjusted to various angles. This dynamic design enables the holder to adapt to different drill sizes and weights, making mounting and adjustment easier while maintaining stability during operation
2Reliability
If dust management and lubrication hoses are attached to the drill on the drill stand, then dust extraction and lubrication are improved, but the setup and operation becomes more complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The dust extraction hose and lubrication hose connections are merged into an integrated manifold system mounted on the drill stand. This consolidation allows both fluid and vacuum connections to be made at a single location rather than requiring separate connection points, reducing setup complexity while maintaining reliable dust management and lubrication functions
Solution Approach 2:
Quick-connect couplings are introduced as intermediary components between the hoses and the drill. These couplings enable rapid attachment and detachment of dust extraction and lubrication hoses without requiring complex threading or sealing operations, thereby simplifying setup and operation while ensuring reliable connections for dust management and lubrication
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
The solution enhances stability and precision during power tool use by securely mounting tools and distributing weight, while also simplifying setup and operation by integrating fluid management directly into the stand.
Implementation Method 1
the power tool carriage comprises at least one duct having a duct inlet in fluid communication with a duct outlet
Data Source
AI summary
A power tool stand includes a base and a projecting frame connected to the base. The power tool stand also comprises a power tool carriage moveably mounted on the projecting frame. The power tool stand further comprises a tool interface mounted on the power tool carriage arranged to secure a removeable power tool. The power tool carriage comprises at least one duct having a duct inlet in fluid communication with a duct outlet.