Removable Ruler with Segmented Extensions for Manual Ceramic Cutters
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Solution Overview
Problem
Manual ceramic cutters require cumbersome and risky removal of the entire ruler assembly for ease of handling and transport, which can lead to deterioration of the rotary shaft due to frequent mounting and removal.
Innovation Solution
The ruler is designed as three independent parts: a rotary platform secured to the cutter base with two removable lateral extensions, featuring rapid coupling and uncoupling securing means, allowing the extensions to be detached without removing the platform, thus maintaining the platform's secure position.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the entire ruler assembly (platform with lateral extensions) is removed for handling and transport, then ease of operation is improved, but reliability deteriorates due to frequent mounting and removal causing deterioration of the rotary shaft
Solution Approach 1:
The ruler assembly is divided into two independent parts: the rotary platform that remains permanently mounted on the base, and the lateral extensions that can be separately removed. This segmentation allows the platform to stay secured (maintaining reliability) while the extensions can be detached for handling (maintaining ease of operation).
Solution Approach 2:
The lateral extensions are extracted as a separate removable component from the platform. The securing means are specifically designed to allow easy detachment of only the extensions, leaving the platform securely attached to the base, thus solving the contradiction between ease of handling and reliability.
2Ease of operation
If the entire ruler assembly is removed for transport, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases due to the need for complete disassembly and reassembly
Solution Approach 1:
By dividing the ruler into the permanent platform and removable extensions, the system simplifies the mounting/removal process. Only the extensions need to be attached or detached, rather than the entire assembly, reducing the complexity of operations while maintaining ease of transport.
3Ease of operation
If the lateral extensions are made removable from the platform, then ease of operation is improved, but device complexity increases due to additional securing means
Solution Approach 1:
The securing means are designed as simple, dedicated fastening elements specifically for attaching the lateral extensions to the platform. These securing elements add minimal complexity while enabling easy attachment and detachment of the extensions, improving ease of operation without significantly increasing device complexity.
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AI summary
A removable ruler for manual ceramic cutters which can be rotatably mounted on the base of a manual ceramic cutter and which includes a rotary platform permanently secured to the base of the cutter by a rotary shaft; and two removable lateral extensions. The platform includes securing means for the rapid coupling and subsequent uncoupling of the lateral extensions.