Woodworking Trimmer Lift Interface for Direct Tool Feed Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing woodworking trimming machines lack an intuitive means to directly recognize and control the feed state of the cutting tool, requiring users to confirm the tool's position through material removal measurements, which is non-ideal in usability.
Innovation Solution
An intuitive electric lifting device with a driving motor, guide support rods, and a control interface featuring a display touch screen and rotary-push button, allowing users to adjust and identify the feed state of the machine through real-time feedback and mode selection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a hand crank mechanism is used to adjust the tool height, then the device can be operated manually, but the user cannot directly recognize or identify the cutting tool feed state
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a display interface that provides real-time feedback to the user about the cutting tool's feed state and position. This feedback mechanism allows users to directly recognize the tool's status without needing to measure material removal positions, resolving the information loss problem while maintaining manual operation capability.
Solution Approach 2:
The display interface acts as an intermediary between the mechanical hand crank system and the user. It translates the mechanical position and feed state into visual information, enabling users to understand the tool status without directly observing the mechanical components.
2Measurement precision
If the user measures material removal position to confirm tool position, then the tool feed state can be determined, but the operation becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The display interface provides real-time feedback showing the exact feed state and position of the cutting tool during operation. This eliminates the need for users to measure material removal positions to determine tool status, significantly reducing the time required for position confirmation while maintaining measurement precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The system serves itself by automatically displaying its own state information. The display interface shows the tool's feed state and position without requiring external measurement or verification by the user, making the system self-sufficient in providing position information.
3Device complexity
If a simple hand crank mechanism is used, then the device structure remains simple, but the user lacks direct control and identification of the cutting tool feed state
Solution Approach 1:
The display interface serves as an intermediary layer between the simple hand crank mechanism and the user. It adds information display functionality without significantly increasing the mechanical complexity, allowing users to directly control and identify the tool feed state while keeping the underlying mechanism relatively simple.
Solution Approach 2:
The display interface provides multiple functions: showing feed state, displaying position information, and providing control feedback. This multi-functionality is achieved through a single interface component, adding value without proportionally increasing device complexity.
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
Enhances usability by enabling direct and precise control of the cutting tool's position, reducing errors and improving operational efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
A driving motor is assembled on the bottom of the working table. A screw with a driven end and an extension rod section is provided, wherein the driven end is connected to the driving motor
Implementation Method 2
the screw hole at the assembly base is screwed in the extension rod section. The rotation of the screw can drive the assembly base to move up and down
Implementation Method 3
A plurality of guide support rods are provided, each of which has a positioning end and a protruding section, wherein the positioning end is fixed to the bottom of the working table, the protruding section extends from the bottom of the working table to a set length, and the guide sliding holes of the assembly base are respectively fitted over the protruding sections of the guide support rods
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AI summary
An intuitive electric lifting device for a woodworking trimming machine comprises an assembly base, a plurality of guide support rods, a driving motor, a screw and an intuitive control interface, wherein the intuitive control interface is electrically connected to the driving motor through a signal line. The intuitive control interface includes a casing, a display touch interface and a rotary-push button. The rotary-push button is arranged on one side of the display touch interface, protruding from the control side. The values are adjusted when the rotary-push button is rotated, and the action is executed or canceled when it is pressed. A mode status display box is provided, which specifically displays the adjusted values according to the selected control mode of the display touch interface and the rotation information of the rotary-push button in the control mode.