ROPS Tool Holder Rotary Table Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a tool holder apparatus that allows operators of motorized vehicles, such as riding lawnmowers, to conveniently transport portable tools to a work site without interfering with the rollover protection system's (ROPS) functionality, ensuring tools are accessible while maintaining the ROPS's ability to transition between operating and standby states.
Innovation Solution
A tool holder apparatus that attaches to the ROPS, featuring a rotary table and tool holder designed to hold various tools, with an attachment member that securely fastens to the vehicle, allowing the tool holder to remain attached during ROPS state changes, and includes adjustable apertures and retainer mechanisms to accommodate different tool sizes and types.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a tool holder apparatus is attached to the ROPS to enable tool transport, then tool accessibility and convenience are improved, but the ROPS's ability to transition between operating and standby states may be hindered
Solution Approach 1:
The tool holder apparatus is divided into separate components: an attachment member that interfaces with the ROPS, a rotary table mechanism, and a tool holder portion. This segmentation allows the attachment member to remain fixed on the ROPS while the tool holder portion can be independently positioned, enabling tool accessibility without interfering with ROPS state transitions between operating and standby positions
Solution Approach 2:
The rotary table mechanism provides dynamic positioning capability, allowing the tool holder to rotate and adjust its position. This dynamic feature enables the tool holder to adapt to different operational requirements while maintaining secure attachment to the ROPS, resolving the contradiction between fixed attachment for tool security and flexibility for ROPS movement
2Reliability
If the tool holder apparatus is securely fastened to the ROPS to prevent tool loss, then tool transport security is improved, but the ROPS structural flexibility may be reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment structure is segmented into a separate attachment member that can be independently secured to the ROPS. This attachment member includes specific features like apertures and retention mechanisms that provide secure fastening without requiring complex integration with the entire ROPS structure, thus maintaining reliability while managing complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment member is designed with universal features that can securely attach to standard ROPS structures. The rotary table mechanism serves multiple functions: securing the tool holder, enabling positional adjustment, and accommodating different tool configurations. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional complex components while maintaining secure attachment
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AI summary
A tool holder apparatus for a motorized vehicle for residential use includes an attachment member, a rotary table attached to the attachment member, the table having fixed and relatively movable table members, and a tool holder attached to the movable table member. The attachment member removably fastens the tool holder apparatus to a member of the motorized vehicle.