Self-Powered Sensing Tool Holder for Continuous Data Detection

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing tool holders suffer from damage and processing inaccuracies due to inappropriate operation or setting mistakes, leading to inefficiencies and errors during processing.

Innovation Solution

A self-powered sensing tool holder that generates alternating current (AC) through a coil and magnet array, converting it to direct current (DC) for continuous power supply, featuring a coil, capacitance module, and magnet assembly for stable power and continuous data detection, with a design that extends processing time and enhances efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Duration of action of moving object

If a battery is used to power the sensing tool holder, then the sensing unit can detect data continuously, but the battery runtime is limited under long-term usage

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebattery runtimeVSAvoidpower supply stability
Core Design Contradiction:
Duration of action of moving objectVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The tool holder generates its own power through electromagnetic induction during rotation, eliminating the need for external battery replacement. The coil and magnet array work together to continuously generate electrical energy during the tool holder's operation, making the system self-powered and self-sustaining throughout the entire processing duration.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The power generation utilizes the periodic rotational motion of the tool holder. As the tool holder rotates, the magnet array periodically passes by the coil, creating periodic electromagnetic induction cycles that continuously generate electrical energy. This converts the mechanical periodic motion into sustained electrical power supply.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #19Periodic action

2Productivity

If a coil and magnet array are added to generate power, then continuous processing is enabled, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontinuous processing capabilityVSAvoidstructure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The magnet array serves dual functions: it generates electromagnetic power through induction and simultaneously acts as a magnetic shielding component to protect the sensing unit from external magnetic interference. The coil not only generates power but also serves as part of the electromagnetic coupling system. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components and justifies the added complexity by delivering multiple benefits from integrated elements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The power generation system is integrated directly into the tool holder structure itself, merging the power generation function with the mechanical support structure. The coil and magnet array are positioned within the existing tool holder geometry, combining structural and functional elements into a unified design rather than adding separate external power generation systems.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The self-powered sensing tool holder provides a stable power supply, enabling continuous processing and data detection, thereby extending processing time and improving efficiency by addressing battery runtime limitations.

Implementation Method 1

generates an alternating current (AC), by a coil and a magnet array inducing a current magnetic effect during the rotation of the tool holder

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectElectromagnetic induction: Electromagnetic Induction

Implementation Method 2

The AC generated by the coil and the magnet array is stored in a capacitance module and transformed into a direct current (DC) for the required components

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectCapacitance: Capacitance

Data Source

PatentUS20250205840A1Self-powered sensing tool holder
Publication Date: 2025.06.26 NATIONAL KAOHSIUNG UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
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AI summary

A self-powered sensing tool holder suitable for processing process is provided. The self-powered sensing tool holder includes a tool holder unit, a sensing unit, an electric power generation module, and a shell. The tool holder unit includes a base and a body disposed over the base. The sensing unit is disposed over the body and configured to detect data of the tool holder unit. The electric power generation module is disposed over the body and configured to provide the power for the tool holder unit. The shell covers the body and the sensing unit.