Rotating Tool Portion for Compact Portable Tool Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional portable tool kits lack a convenient mechanism for attaching and detaching secondary devices, such as key rings, while also providing easy access to multiple tools in a compact and user-friendly manner.
Innovation Solution
A portable tool device featuring a rotatable tool portion and attachment member that allows for the secure fastening and release of secondary devices, with the tool portion rotating from a retracted to an extended position, exposing a space for device release and providing access to integrated tools like screwdrivers, knives, and others.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Volume of moving object
If the tool portion is stored within the body portion cavity, then the portable tool maintains a compact size, but the attachment member is inaccessible for releasing secondary devices
Solution Approach 1:
The tool portion is designed to rotate between a retracted position (stored within the body cavity) and an extended position (protruding from the body). This dynamic configuration allows the attachment member to transition from being enclosed to being accessible, enabling users to attach or release secondary devices only when needed while maintaining a compact form when the tool is not in use.
2Ease of operation
If the tool portion rotates to extended position, then the attachment member becomes accessible for releasing secondary devices, but the tool increases in size
Solution Approach 1:
The rotatable tool portion enables the portable tool to dynamically adjust its size and configuration. When the tool portion rotates to the extended position, the attachment member becomes accessible for releasing secondary devices. When retracted, the tool maintains a compact size. This dynamic transformation allows the tool to optimize between accessibility and compactness based on operational needs.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple tools are integrated into the portable tool, then the tool provides versatility, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple tools (such as screwdrivers, knives, and other implements) are integrated into a single rotatable tool portion that attaches to the body. This merging of multiple functions into one component provides versatility while minimizing the number of separate parts. The unified rotatable assembly reduces overall device complexity compared to having separate tools or multiple independent mechanisms.
Data Source
AI summary
The present application discloses a portable tool. In one embodiment, the portable tool comprises a body portion, a tool portion, and an attachment member for fastening the portable tool to a second device. The tool portion is coupled to the body portion and has one or more tools. The tool portion is configured to rotate about an axis of rotation and relative to the body portion. The attachment member is operatively coupled to the tool portion and rotates with the tool portion about the axis of rotation and relative to the body portion. Rotating the tool portion relative to the body portion exposes a space between the attachment member and the tool portion that permits release of the second device from the portable tool.