Socket Storage Assembly Using a Flexible Clamping Substrate
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing socket storage devices require large storage spaces and rely on unstable spring plates for positioning, leading to tools rolling freely or falling off, making them inconvenient for carrying.
Innovation Solution
A tool storage device utilizing a flexible substrate that is clamped between two members, featuring a clamping mechanism to securely hold tools, reducing volume and enabling stable storage and carrying.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a common socket storage device with slide bar and socket seat is used, then the socket can be stored, but the storage space required is relatively large
Solution Approach 1:
The socket is nested within the flexible substrate pouch, which is then clamped between the first and second members. This nested structure allows the storage device to collapse to minimal volume when not in use, while still providing secure storage when activated.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention uses a flexible substrate in the form of a pouch or bag to contain the socket. This flexible film structure replaces the rigid slide bar and socket seat mechanism, dramatically reducing the storage volume required while maintaining socket security through the clamping action.
2Ease of operation
If spring plates are used for abutment positioning, then the socket can be positioned, but the socket can easily fall off due to unstable fixing
Solution Approach 1:
The invention combines multiple positioning features (first positioning protrusion, second positioning protrusion, and positioning groove) into a unified clamping structure. The first and second members work together to simultaneously provide positioning and securing functions, eliminating the instability of separate spring plate mechanisms.
Solution Approach 2:
The positioning mechanism uses a combination of rigid positioning protrusions and a flexible substrate pouch. The rigid protrusions provide precise positioning while the flexible pouch adapts to secure the socket firmly, creating a composite positioning system that is both easy to operate and highly reliable.
3Reliability
If a rigid storage structure is used, then the socket can be stored, but it is inconvenient for users to carry
Solution Approach 1:
The storage device transitions from a static rigid structure to a dynamic flexible structure. The first and second members can move relative to each other, allowing the device to expand when storing the socket and collapse to a compact form for carrying. The flexible substrate pouch also dynamically adapts its shape to secure the socket.
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AI summary
A tool storage device is provided, wherein the tool storage device includes: a first member including a first connection portion and a first clamping portion connected to each other; and a second member including an assembling portion, a second connection portion and a second clamping portion, the assembling portion and the second connection portion being disposed on opposing sides of the second clamping portion, the assembling portion being configured for a tool to be positioned thereto, the second connection portion being connected to the first connection portion, and the second clamping portion and the first clamping portion being configured to clamp a flexible substrate therebetween.