Portable Socket Holder with Visual Indication for Component Selection
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a solution that helps operators choose the correct bit or socket, the correct screw or bolt, and set the power tool in the correct operating mode for specific screw joints, to ensure proper tightening operations.
Innovation Solution
A portable socket holder with socket compartments for different types of sockets or bits, and tightening joint element compartments, equipped with visually indication means and a processor to guide operators in selecting the correct components and setting the correct operating mode for the power tool.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If visual indication means and processor are added to guide component selection, then the correctness of component selection is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system pre-stores tightening program data associated with each socket type in memory before operation. When a socket is selected, the corresponding tightening program parameters are automatically retrieved and displayed, eliminating the need for manual configuration and ensuring correct component selection without excessive complexity
Solution Approach 2:
The visual indication means provides real-time feedback to the operator by displaying which socket compartment is currently selected and what tightening program will be executed. This feedback loop ensures the operator can verify correct component selection before proceeding, improving precision while maintaining simple operation
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple compartments for sockets and tightening joint elements are provided, then the versatility of the device is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The socket holder is designed with multiple compartments that can accommodate different types of sockets and tightening joint elements within a single unified device. The system universally supports various component types through standardized compartment designs and a comprehensive database of tightening programs that work with all supported socket types
Solution Approach 2:
The device is segmented into distinct compartments for sockets and tightening joint elements, with each compartment independently organized. This segmentation allows for easy identification and selection of specific components while maintaining overall system versatility, as each segment can be independently accessed and configured
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AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a portable socket holder for sockets or bits connectable to a power tool. The portable socket holder comprising socket compartments for different types of sockets or bits. The portable socket holder further comprising visually indication means arranged to visually indicate a socket compartment. Further the portable socket holder comprising a processor and a memory containing instructions executable by the processor, wherein the portable socket holder is operative to visually indicate by means of the visually indication means a socket compartment. The portable socket holder further comprising tightening joint element compartments for different types of tightening joint elements. The portable socket holder further comprising visually indication means arranged to visually indicate a tightening joint compartment. The portable socket holder further arranged to visually indicate based on which socket compartment that is visually indicated from which tightening joint element compartment a tightening joint element should be removed.