Telescopic Handle Attachment for Wall Stud Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for locating wall studs behind surfaces are limited by their hand-held nature, making it difficult to access studs at heights or near floors without using ladders or getting on knees, and are tedious and potentially dangerous.
Innovation Solution
A handle attachment system that includes a two-axis pivoting handle with a hatch mechanism, allowing the handle to be releasably and extendably coupled to a device, enabling users to scan surfaces from various angles and heights without physical strain, and accommodating an electronic device for communication with computer systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a hand-held stud finder is used, then the device is simple and portable, but the user cannot access studs at high heights or near the floor without using ladders or getting on knees
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extends the device from a hand-held configuration to a pole-mounted configuration, adding vertical dimensionality. The stud finder is mounted on a telescopic pole that can be extended to reach high walls or ceilings, allowing the user to maintain a standing position while accessing studs at various heights without ladders or kneeling.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent incorporates a telescopic pole with adjustable length, allowing the device to dynamically change its reach. The pole can be extended or retracted based on the height of the wall or ceiling being inspected, providing adaptability to different working conditions while maintaining portability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the stud finder is made extendable to reach higher areas, then the accessibility is improved, but the device becomes more complex and potentially less stable
Solution Approach 1:
The telescopic pole provides dynamic adjustability in length, allowing the device to adapt to different reach requirements. The mechanism enables smooth extension and retraction while maintaining structural integrity, balancing versatility with manageable complexity through well-engineered telescopic sections.
Solution Approach 2:
The pole-mounted stud finder serves multiple functions: it can inspect walls at various heights, reach ceilings, and accommodate different working positions. The universal design allows a single device to replace multiple hand-held units, justifying the added complexity through enhanced versatility.
3Ease of operation
If a pole-mounted system is used to extend reach, then accessibility to high and low areas is improved, but the ease of operation decreases due to handling complexity
Solution Approach 1:
The device is segmented into distinct components: the stud finder sensor unit, the attachment mechanism, and the telescopic pole. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently, with the attachment mechanism providing a secure yet easily releasable connection between the sensor and pole, simplifying handling despite the extended reach capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment mechanism acts as an intermediary between the stud finder and the pole, providing a standardized interface that simplifies assembly and disassembly. This mediator component enables easy operation by allowing the user to quickly attach or detach the sensor unit from the pole without complex procedures.
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AI summary
The present invention relates generally to a system, method, and apparatus for a handle coupled to a device. More specifically, aspects of the present invention relate to a handle releasably coupled to a device. Further still, aspects of the present invention relate to a handle releasably coupled to a hatch that is releasably coupled to a device. Further still, aspects of the present invention relate to a two-axis pivoting handle reliably and releasably coupled to a device. In still other aspects the present invention relates to a device coupled to a releasable handle via a releaseable hatch, and wherein the handle optionally having means for extending the handle. Optionally, the device has an electronic device secured thereto, and wherein the electronic device has at least one means to communicate with a computer device.