Power Tool Stand Carriage With Integrated Tool and Battery Interfaces
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing power tool stands, such as those for drills, are cumbersome due to the weight and size of battery-powered drills, making mounting and setup awkward, and hoses for dust and lubrication management interfere with operation, complicating the process.
Innovation Solution
A power tool stand with a base, projecting frame, and moveable power tool carriage that includes electrical interfaces for tools and batteries, allowing for stable mounting and intuitive assembly, along with features like a rack and pinion mechanism for precise positioning and compatibility with various tools and batteries.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a drill stand is used to mount a battery-powered drill, then the stability of the power tool during use is improved, but the drill power tool is very large and heavy making mounting and using it on the stand cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The system is divided into separate components: a stationary drill stand and a mobile drill trolley. The drill can be mounted on either the stand for stable operation or the trolley for easy transport. This segmentation allows the drill to benefit from stability when needed while maintaining ease of movement through the separate trolley design.
Solution Approach 2:
The drill trolley acts as an intermediary between the drill and the drill stand. It provides a lightweight mobile platform that can hold the drill during transport and setup, eliminating the need to manually carry the heavy drill to the stand location.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If hoses for dust and lubrication management are attached to the drill on the stand, then dust and lubrication management is achieved, but the hoses interfere with the operation of the drill
Solution Approach 1:
The dust extraction and lubrication management functions are extracted from the drill itself and integrated into the drill stand structure. The hoses are routed through the stand rather than being attached directly to the drill, separating the harmful factor management system from the drill operation area.
Solution Approach 2:
The dust extraction system and lubrication system are merged into the drill stand structure, creating an integrated stationary support system that provides both stability and environmental control functions without requiring separate attachments on the drill.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the base of the drill stand is weighted down to prevent toppling, then stability in vertical orientation is improved, but the setup complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The drill stand uses a weighted base design where the weight is strategically positioned to create a low center of gravity, providing inherent stability against toppling without requiring complex adjustment mechanisms. The weight distribution is optimized to prevent toppling while maintaining simple setup.
4Manufacturing precision
If the drill is mounted on the drill stand, then precision during operation is improved, but the process of attaching hoses and setting up becomes awkward and time consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The drill trolley is designed to hold the drill in a ready-to-mount position, with all necessary connections and preparations made beforehand. The hoses are pre-routed through the stand structure, so when the drill is mounted on the stand, the connections are already in place, eliminating time-consuming setup steps.
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AI summary
A power tool stand comprises a base; a projecting frame connected to the base; and a power tool carriage moveably mounted on the projecting frame. The power tool carriage comprises a first interface arranged to electrically connect with a removeable power tool and a second interface in electrical connection with the first interface and arranged to electrically connect with a removeable battery.