Track Slot Tool Hanger With Resilient Locking Base
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional tool hangers with slidable blocks are difficult to position on the rail and prone to detachment due to the slidable assembly, making them hard to use effectively.
Innovation Solution
A tool hanger with a base that includes a wide section and narrow sections, featuring resilient convex surfaces and compression structures, allowing stable and adjustable assembly within a track slot, ensuring secure positioning and easy movement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a slidable block is used to assemble to the rail, then the tool hanger can be moved and adjusted, but the slidable block is difficult to position and easy to detach
Solution Approach 1:
The base is designed with a resilient convex surface that can dynamically adapt to the track slot. The resilient surface allows the base to be inserted and moved along the track while automatically positioning itself through elastic deformation, providing both adjustability and stable positioning without detachment
Solution Approach 2:
The base geometry is changed from a conventional slidable block to a shape with a resilient convex surface that projects into the track slot. This parameter change in the base structure enables it to be elastically deformed during insertion and then lock into position, solving the positioning and detachment problems
2Adaptability or versatility
If a slidable block is used on the rail, then movement is possible, but the assembly is not secure and detaches easily
Solution Approach 1:
The resilient convex surface provides dynamic interaction with the track slot. During movement, the resilient surface deforms to allow insertion and sliding. When positioned, the elastic recovery of the resilient surface creates a locking effect that secures the assembly, preventing detachment while maintaining movability
Solution Approach 2:
The base is segmented into a wide section and narrow sections, with the resilient convex surface forming a distinct functional segment. This segmentation allows different parts of the base to serve different functions: the narrow sections fit into the track slot for guidance, while the resilient convex surface provides secure engagement
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 tool hanger achieves stable and secure assembly within the track slot, preventing detachment and facilitating easy adjustment, thereby improving usability and stability.
Implementation Method 1
at least one of the two end portions including a resilient convex surface on the wide section and projecting toward the second direction and a compression structure corresponding to the resilient convex surface
Data Source
AI summary
A slot tool hanger is provided, including: a base, configured to be slidably assembled within a track slot and including a wide section and at least one narrow section in a first direction, the wide section defining a first length dimension in a second direction, each narrow section defining a second length dimension in the second direction, the base further including two end portions at opposite ends in the first direction, at least one of the two end portions including a resilient convex surface on the wide section and a compression structure corresponding to the resilient convex surface; a combination portion, disposed on the base; wherein the first length dimension is greater than the second length dimension and greater than the short side dimension, and the second length dimension is less than or equal to the short side dimension.