Power Tool Stand Carriage With Integrated Ducts for Stable Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing power tool stands, such as those for drills, face challenges with the size and weight of large and heavy power tools, which make mounting and usage cumbersome, and the setup process is complicated by hoses for dust management and lubrication, leading to instability and inefficiency.
Innovation Solution
A power tool stand with a moveable carriage system that includes ducts for fluid management, a locking mechanism for securing tools, and integrated battery and accessory interfaces, allowing for intuitive tool mounting and improved stability through weight distribution.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If a drill stand is used to mount a heavy drill, then the stability and alignment of the power tool during use is improved, but the size and weight of the drill make mounting and using it on the stand cumbersome
Solution Approach 1:
The drill stand is divided into separate functional components: a base for stability, a vertical support structure, and a mounting mechanism. This segmentation allows the heavy drill to be mounted on a stable base while the mounting mechanism facilitates easy attachment and detachment, resolving the contradiction between stability and ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The base of the drill stand is designed with weight distribution features that counterbalance the heavy drill when mounted. This counterweight approach enhances stability during operation while allowing the drill to be easily mounted and removed when not in use, addressing both the stability improvement and ease of operation concerns.
2Reliability
If hoses for dust management and lubrication are attached to the drill on the stand, then dust extraction and lubrication are enabled, but the hoses interfere with the operation of the drill making setup, use and removal awkward and time consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The dust extraction and lubrication systems are merged into an integrated arrangement where hoses are routed through or along the stand structure itself rather than being separate attachments. This combining of functions allows dust management and lubrication to be enabled while minimizing interference with drill operation and reducing setup and removal time.
Solution Approach 2:
The stand structure serves as an intermediary element that facilitates the connection of dust extraction and lubrication hoses. By using the stand as a mediator, the hoses can be routed efficiently without interfering with drill operation, enabling reliable dust management and lubrication while minimizing setup and removal time.
3Stability of the object's composition
If the base of the drill stand is weighted down to prevent toppling, then stability during vertical orientation is improved, but the overall weight and complexity of the stand increases
Solution Approach 1:
Weight distribution features are applied locally to specific areas of the base rather than uniformly throughout the entire stand structure. This localized approach provides the necessary stability to prevent toppling during vertical orientation while minimizing the overall weight and complexity of the stand.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enhances the stability and ease of use of power tools by allowing for secure mounting and fluid management without the need for additional hoses, improving operational precision and efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
the power tool carriage comprises at least one duct having a duct inlet in fluid communication with a duct outlet
Data Source
AI summary
A power tool stand includes a base and a projecting frame connected to the base. The power tool stand also comprises a power tool carriage moveably mounted on the projecting frame. The power tool stand further comprises a tool interface mounted on the power tool carriage arranged to secure a removeable power tool. The power tool carriage comprises at least one duct having a duct inlet in fluid communication with a duct outlet.