Rotating Arm Bit Carrier with Segmented Slots
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tool bit systems require multiple bits for various fastener types and sizes, leading to cluttered and inconvenient storage and transportation.
Innovation Solution
A compact bit carrier with rotatable and fastenable arms and slots for secure storage and transportation of multiple bits, allowing for easy access and organization of screwdriver, power tool, and drill bits.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If multiple bits are stored separately, then each bit is easily accessible, but storage becomes cluttered and inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The carrier is divided into multiple arms that can be independently opened and closed, with each arm containing slots for specific bit types. This segmentation allows organized storage while maintaining easy access to individual bits through selective arm opening.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple bits are nested within slots on the arms, which are themselves nested within the carrier structure. The arms can be folded or collapsed when not in use, creating a compact nested arrangement that reduces storage clutter while keeping bits accessible.
2Volume of moving object
If a compact carrier is designed, then storage space is reduced, but access to bits becomes more difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The arms are designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing them to be opened wide for easy bit insertion and removal, then collapsed or folded when not in use. This dynamic structure enables the carrier to transition between a compact storage state and an accessible operational state.
Solution Approach 2:
The carrier utilizes three-dimensional space by arranging slots on multiple arms that can be positioned at different angles and depths. Bits are accessible through multiple dimensional approaches, allowing compact packaging while maintaining ease of access through strategic slot positioning.
3Reliability
If bits are securely fastened, then loss of bits is prevented, but ease of removal is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The retention mechanism is extracted as a separate functional element from the slot structure itself. This allows the slot to provide secure containment while the extraction mechanism (such as a latch or snap-fit) can be independently activated for easy bit removal when needed.
Solution Approach 2:
An intermediary retention mechanism is introduced between the slot and the bit, such as a spring-loaded latch or magnetic holder. This intermediary provides secure fastening during storage while allowing easy removal through a simple interaction with the intermediary element, separating the security function from the removal action.
Data Source
AI summary
A bit carrier is disclosed. The bit carrier may include a first arm comprising a first end and a second end. The bit carrier also may include a second arm comprising a first end and a second end. The first end of the first arm may be rotatably attached to the first end of the second arm. In addition, the second end of the first arm may be fastenable to the second end of the second arm. Moreover, the bit carrier may include a plurality of slots disposed about the first arm and the second arm. The plurality of slots may be configured to removeably secure a plurality of bits therein.