Universal Drill Bit Holster with Magnetic Cavities
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing screw bit storage solutions for hand-held drills are limited in versatility and convenience, as they are often specific to particular drill models and lack efficient organization and easy accessibility for multiple bits.
Innovation Solution
A universal, removable multi-bit holster with a cylindrical housing and magnetic cavities that securely attach to various hand-held drills, allowing for easy storage and organization of multiple bits, and can be used both on the drill and as standalone storage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If a case is used to store additional bits, then storage capacity is improved, but portability and accessibility deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The bit storage system is segmented into multiple individual cavities within a single holster, allowing bits to be stored separately yet accessed as a unified group. This segmentation enables organized storage of multiple bits while maintaining easy access through the single holster attachment point on the drill.
Solution Approach 2:
The holster is designed with a universal aperture that can accommodate various drill bit holder types, making it multi-functional across different drill models. This universality allows the same holster structure to provide storage and accessibility benefits for multiple drill configurations without requiring model-specific designs.
2Ease of operation
If bits are stored on the body of the power tool in a unit integral with the power tool, then accessibility is improved, but adaptability deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The holster features a universally compatible aperture design that can interface with various drill bit holder types across different power tool models. This universal design enables the same holster structure to adapt to multiple drill configurations, maintaining compatibility across different tool platforms while providing integrated storage accessibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The holster is designed as a removable and reconfigurable component rather than a fixed integral unit. This dynamic design allows the holster to be attached and detached from different drill models, adapting to various tool configurations while maintaining easy bit accessibility during operation.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a universal holster design is used, then adaptability is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The aperture dimensions and cavity specifications are defined with standardized parameter ranges that accommodate variations in different drill bit holder types. By establishing acceptable parameter tolerances for aperture size and cavity dimensions, the design achieves universal compatibility while remaining manufacturable with standard precision capabilities.
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 provides a versatile and convenient method for storing and accessing multiple screw bits across different drill models, ensuring easy use and organization, both on the drill and in storage, enhancing usability and compatibility.
Implementation Method 1
The cavities further comprises a magnetic element secured to a floor of each cavity, for further holding a received drill-bit therein.
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AI summary
A removable, universal, multi-bit holster and method for storing multiple bits, for example, on a hand-held drill. The removable multi-bit holster comprises a cylindrical housing having a first surface and a second, opposing surface and a substantially sold volume there between. The housing comprises a center aperture and a plurality of cavities therein. The plurality of cavities are configured to each receive a drill bit therein. The aperture is configured for engagement with a bit-holder portion of the hand-held drill, such that the cylindrical housing is removably securable to the bit holder of the hand-held drill.