Adjustable Tool Holder With Shiftable Threaded and Clamp Coupling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional extension poles with threaded or frictional connectors are not easily adaptable to a wide range of manual tools, leading to unreliable connections and ease of misplacement or loss of adaptors.
Innovation Solution
An adjustable tool holder with shiftable tool connectors that can alternate between threaded and clamp connections, allowing for interchangeable use with various tools by shifting the connectors relative to each other to facilitate different connection methods.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a single type of connector (threaded or frictional) is used on extension poles, then the structure remains simple, but the adaptability to different manual tools is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The extension pole is equipped with both a threaded connector and a frictional connector, allowing it to universally interface with different types of manual tools that have different connection requirements. This multi-functionality enables the same pole to work with various tool types without requiring separate poles for each tool category.
Solution Approach 2:
The connector system is divided into separate functional components (threaded connector and frictional connector) that can independently serve different tool types. This segmentation allows each connector type to be optimized for its specific function while being part of the same overall pole structure.
2Adaptability or versatility
If extension pole adaptors are used to change connector types, then adaptability to different tools is improved, but the device becomes more complex and the adaptors are difficult to use and unreliable
Solution Approach 1:
Both the threaded connector and frictional connector are integrated directly into the extension pole structure itself, eliminating the need for separate adaptor components. This merging of multiple connector types into the main structure ensures reliable connections while maintaining simplicity and reducing the number of separate parts that could fail or be misplaced.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple connectors are included on the extension pole, then adaptability to different tools is improved, but the risk of misplacement or loss of connectors increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple connector types are merged into a single integrated extension pole structure, ensuring that all connectors remain attached and cannot be misplaced or lost. This integration maintains adaptability while eliminating the management issues associated with separate adaptor components.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables secure and reliable connections to a variety of tools, improving usability and reducing the risk of misplacement, as the tool holder can be easily adjusted to accommodate different tools without the need for complex adaptors.
Implementation Method 1
The tool support includes a first tool connector configured to releasably connect with the first connection element in the first manner of connection
Implementation Method 2
The tool support includes a second tool connector configured to releasably connect with the second connection element in the second manner of connection
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AI summary
An adjustable tool holder is configured for interchangeable use with a variety of tools provided with different connection elements. The connection elements include at least a first connection element configured for a first manner of connection with the tool holder and a second connection element configured for a second manner of connection with the tool holder. The tool holder includes a distally extending tool support operable to detachably support each of the tools. The tool support includes a first tool connector configured to releasably connect with the first connection element in the first manner of connection. The tool support includes a second tool connector configured to releasably connect with the second connection element in the second manner of connection.