Router Attachment Cover With Rotating Lock and Smooth Base
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing router attachments lack a smooth surface for sliding on a work piece and often require complex mounting structures that are not universally compatible with different router models.
Innovation Solution
A router attachment with a frame arrangement and a bottom cover that includes a rotation mounting system allowing for secure attachment and detachment, featuring a first and second orientation for angular positioning and a locking mechanism to prevent accidental disengagement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a mounting structure is used to attach the attachment to the router, then the attachment functionality is improved, but the surface smoothness for sliding on the work piece deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment is divided into two separate components: a frame arrangement that provides mounting functionality and a bottom cover that provides the smooth sliding surface. The bottom cover is removably mounted to the frame arrangement, allowing the smooth surface to contact the work piece while the mounting structure attaches to the router through mounting apertures.
2Shape
If a removable bottom cover is used to provide smooth surface, then the surface smoothness is improved, but the attachment stability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The bottom cover is designed with a rotation mounting arrangement that allows it to be dynamically positioned between a removed state and a secured state. When rotated to the second orientation, the cover is axially secured to the frame arrangement, providing stability during operation while maintaining the ability to be removed when needed.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a rotation mounting arrangement with locking mechanism is used, then the attachment stability is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The rotation mounting arrangement is designed to be self-securing through rotational movement. The bottom cover rotates into position where it is axially secured to the frame arrangement without requiring additional locking actions or complex mechanisms, simplifying the overall device while maintaining stability.
Data Source
AI summary
An attachment for a router is provided. The attachment may be an adaptor for easily connecting the router to another component. The attachment includes a frame arrangement and a bottom cover that covers the mounting portion of the frame arrangement used to secure the attachment to the router.