Tool Holding Frame With Segmented Engagement For Stable Socket Positioning
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional socket holding frames lack a sufficient fixing structure, causing positioning mounts to move or rotate unpredictably due to impact, making it inconvenient for users to locate size or model number marks on sockets.
Innovation Solution
A tool holding frame with a track base, positioning board, and positioning mounts featuring sliding channels, resilient elements, and engaging segments that allow for firm positioning and rotation, ensuring sockets can be easily aligned and read.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If no fixing structure is provided on the track base, then the positioning mounts can be moved or rotated easily, but the positioning mounts become unstable and move or rotate unpredictably due to impact
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing structure transitions from a static locked state to a dynamic adjustable state. The resilient element allows the positioning mount to be easily moved when force is applied, then automatically locks into position when the force is released, providing both ease of operation and stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing structure is self-activating through the resilient element. When the positioning mount is moved, the resilient element automatically engages or disengages the fixing protrusion with the engaging groove without requiring additional user action, providing both easy movement and automatic stabilization.
2Reliability
If a fixing structure is added to the track base, then the positioning mounts become stable, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing structure is divided into separate functional components: the fixing protrusion on the positioning mount, the engaging groove on the track base, and the resilient element. This segmentation allows each component to be simple in design while collectively providing stable fixing functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing structure is only activated at specific locations where the resilient element engages with the track base. The majority of the positioning mount remains simple and uncluttered, providing stability only where needed without increasing overall device complexity.
3Manufacturing precision
If multiple engaging segments are used, then the positioning effect is firmer, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The engaging mechanism is segmented into multiple discrete engaging segments arranged around the positioning mount. Each segment can be independently formed or molded, allowing for precise positioning while simplifying the manufacturing process through modular construction.
Solution Approach 2:
All engaging segments are designed with identical geometry and spacing, allowing for standardized manufacturing processes. This homogeneity enables the use of the same tooling and manufacturing methods for each segment, reducing overall manufacturing complexity despite the increased number of segments.
Data Source
AI summary
A tool holding frame has a track base, a positioning board, and at least one positioning mount. The track base has a bottom panel and two rails. Each rail has a sliding channel. The positioning board is disposed on the track base and has multiple positioning segments and multiple first engaging segments. Each positioning segment has a curved positioning groove. The first engaging segments are arranged alternately with the positioning segments. The at least one positioning mount is slidably and rotatably mounted on the track base. Each positioning mount has an annular positioning flange and multiple second engaging segments. A curved part of the positioning flange is selectively engaged with one of the positioning segments. Two of the second engaging segments are selectively engaged with one of the first engaging segments.