Power tool dust collection attachment and power tool
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing dust collection systems for power tools lack versatility, as they require specific dust collection devices for each type of power tool, limiting the adaptability of these devices across different power tool models.
Innovation Solution
A self-suction dust collection attachment that includes a dust collection motor and a fan, which can be mechanically coupled and electrically connected to multiple types of power tools using an adapter, allowing for universal compatibility.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a dust collection device is specifically designed for each power tool type, then the dust collection performance is optimized for that specific tool, but the versatility and adaptability of the dust collection device decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The dust collection device is designed with a universal adapter that can be attached to different types of power tools (hammer drills, impact drivers, etc.) with various mounting configurations. The adapter includes a mechanical coupler for physical attachment and an electrical connector for power and signal transmission, enabling the same dust collection device to function with multiple power tool types while maintaining optimized dust collection performance through the universal suction interface.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter serves as an intermediary component between the dust collection device and various power tools. It includes a mechanical coupler that physically connects to different power tool mounting portions and an electrical connector that bridges the electrical interface. This intermediary allows the dust collection device to interface with multiple power tool types without requiring custom integration for each tool, resolving the contradiction between specialization and versatility.
2Reliability
If a self-suction dust collection attachment with motor and fan is used, then the dust collection capability is enhanced, but the device cannot be attached to power tools without electrical connection support
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter includes an electrical connector that acts as an intermediary to provide electrical power and signal transmission between the power tool and the self-suction dust collection attachment. This allows the motor-driven fan to receive power from the power tool's battery or power source, enabling enhanced dust collection capability while maintaining compatibility with various power tool types that have standard electrical interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The electrical connector in the adapter is designed with universal compatibility to interface with different power tool electrical systems. It can transmit power and control signals across multiple power tool types, allowing the self-suction dust collection attachment with motor and fan to be adapted to various power tools while maintaining enhanced dust collection performance through consistent electrical power delivery.
3Adaptability or versatility
If an adapter with mechanical coupler and electrical connector is introduced, then the versatility of the dust collection device increases, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The adapter merges the mechanical coupler and electrical connector into a single integrated component structure. The mechanical coupler provides physical attachment to the power tool's mounting portion while the electrical connector is incorporated into the same adapter body, simultaneously providing power and signal transmission. This merging reduces the number of separate components and simplifies the overall attachment process, offsetting the inherent complexity of providing both mechanical and electrical interfaces.
Solution Approach 2:
The adapter is designed as a universal interface that consolidates multiple functions (mechanical attachment, electrical power transmission, and signal connection) into a single device. This multi-functional design, while inherently complex, is optimized to work with various power tool types through standardized interface protocols, making the complexity worthwhile by enabling broad compatibility without requiring multiple specialized adapters.
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 solution enables the dust collection attachment to be seamlessly integrated with various power tools, enhancing versatility and convenience while maintaining effective dust collection capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
a fan configured to generate a suction force in the suction portion
Data Source
AI summary
A self-suction dust collection attachment including a dust collection motor and a fan can be mechanically coupled and electrically connected to multiple types of power tools. A dust collection attachment attachable to a first power tool includes a casing, a suction portion, a dust collector that captures dust sucked through the suction portion, a fan that generates a suction force in the suction portion, a dust collection motor that rotates the fan, and an adapter attachable to at least a second power tool and detachably attachable to the casing. The adapter includes a mechanical coupler that couples the casing and the second power tool and an electrical connector that electrically connects the dust collection attachment and the second power tool when the dust collection attachment is coupled to the second power tool.