Spring-Loaded Die Holder for Crimping Tool Organization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Crimping dies of varying diameters used with handheld crimping tools are difficult to organize and store effectively, leading to disorganization and inefficiency in tool usage.
Innovation Solution
A die holder with a body and die holding pins that are movable between retaining and releasing positions, utilizing a spring bias mechanism to securely hold and release crimping dies, allowing for organized storage and easy interchangeability.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If multiple differently sized crimping dies are stored together, then organization by diameter is achieved, but the complexity of the storage system increases
Solution Approach 1:
The storage system is segmented into multiple individual die holding pins, each capable of independently holding a single die. This segmentation allows each die to be organized separately by diameter while maintaining a simple overall holder structure, resolving the contradiction between organization and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
Each die holding pin is designed with specific local qualities - a larger diameter portion for securing the die and a smaller diameter portion for manual manipulation. This local differentiation enables effective die retention while keeping the overall storage system simple and organized.
2Reliability
If a secure die holding mechanism is used, then die retention is improved, but the ease of die insertion and removal decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The die holding pin is designed to be movable rather than fixed, allowing it to dynamically adjust between a retaining position (secured by spring force) and a releasing position. This dynamic design enables both secure die retention and easy insertion/removal, resolving the contradiction between reliability and ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The spring-loaded mechanism provides self-service by automatically returning the die holding pin to its retaining position after manual displacement. When the die is inserted, the spring automatically secures it; when removed, the spring automatically resets the pin, eliminating the need for manual intervention and maintaining both security and ease of use.
3Ease of operation
If a spring-loaded die holding pin is used, then ease of die release is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The spring mechanism is merged directly into the die holding pin assembly, combining the retaining and releasing functions into a single integrated component. This merging simplifies the overall device structure while providing easy die release, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and device complexity.
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 die holder provides a structured system for organizing and storing crimping dies, ensuring they are easily accessible and usable with a crimping tool, enhancing efficiency and reducing the risk of misplacement.
Implementation Method 1
a spring configured to bias the die holding pin from the die releasing position toward the die retaining position
Data Source
AI summary
A die holder for organizing and storing at least one die for use with a crimping tool comprises a body including a first surface and a second surface parallel to and spaced from the first surface, and a first bore extending from the first surface toward the second surface. The first bore terminates at a location that is spaced from the second surface. The die holder further comprises a die holding pin at least partially received within the first bore and having a first portion with a first outer dimension and a second portion with a second outer dimension greater than the first outer dimension. The die holding pin is movable between a die retaining position and a die releasing position. The die holder also comprises a spring configured to bias the die holding pin from the die releasing position toward the die retaining position.