Vacuum-Mounted Drill Stand for Stable and Portable Setup
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing drill stands lack efficient and versatile mounting solutions, particularly for larger drills, and do not provide easy adjustment and portability features.
Innovation Solution
A drill stand with a base equipped with gaskets forming a vacuum chamber, a pivotable mast, and a support bracket, allowing secure mounting on various surfaces via vacuum suction, along with a collapsible design and tool-free assembly for easy transport and adjustment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional mounting methods are used for drill stands, then the structure is simple, but the mounting stability and versatility are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies vacuum suction technology through a vacuum chamber formed by gaskets on the base, connected to a vacuum source. This pneumatic mechanism creates strong adsorption force between the base and mounting surface, significantly improving mounting stability and reliability without requiring complex mechanical fastening structures
Solution Approach 2:
The vacuum-based mounting system can adhere to various surfaces including concrete, metal, and wood, providing universal mounting capability across different environments. This multi-surface adaptability enhances versatility while maintaining relatively simple base structure
2Reliability
If the drill stand is designed for stability, then it is secure on the surface, but portability and ease of transport are reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The vacuum suction system provides strong holding force during operation ensuring stability, but can be quickly released by activating the release valve to allow ambient air into the vacuum chamber. This enables easy detachment and portability while maintaining mounting stability during use
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting system transitions from a static fixed state to a dynamic easily-releasable state through the release valve mechanism. The base remains stable during operation but can be quickly detached for transport, balancing both mounting stability and portability requirements
3Stability of the object's composition
If the drill stand structure is rigid and fixed, then it provides stable support, but adjustment flexibility and adaptability are limited
Solution Approach 1:
The mast is designed to pivot relative to the base, and the carriage can move along the mast to different positions. These dynamic adjustments allow the drill stand to adapt to various drill sizes and operational requirements while maintaining structural stability during drilling operations
Solution Approach 2:
The drill stand is divided into separable components including the base, mast, and carriage. This segmentation allows independent adjustment of each component while maintaining overall structural integrity, enhancing both adaptability and stability
4Manufacturing precision
If assembly requires multiple tools and steps, then precise assembly is achieved, but assembly time and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The gaskets are pre-installed on the base during manufacturing, and the vacuum chamber is pre-configured. This preliminary preparation eliminates the need for complex on-site assembly, reducing assembly time while maintaining precise mounting capability through the pre-positioned vacuum sealing system
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 drill stand provides stable, adjustable, and portable support for larger drills, enabling secure mounting on different surfaces and easy transport, enhancing user convenience and efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a vacuum chamber is defined between the first gasket, the second gasket, the bottom side of the base, and a mounting surface on which the base is configured to be mounted
Implementation Method 2
Ambient air at atmospheric pressure is permitted to enter the vacuum chamber in response to actuation of the release valve
Data Source
AI summary
A drill stand including a base, a mast defining a longitudinal axis and pivotably coupled to the base, a support bracket moveably coupled to the mast and pivotably coupled to the base, a carriage moveably coupled to the mast, and a release valve. The base has, on a bottom side thereof, a first gasket and a second gasket disposed within the first gasket, such that a vacuum chamber is defined between the first gasket, the second gasket, the bottom side of the base, and a mounting surface on which the base is configured to be mounted. The release valve is in fluid communication with the vacuum chamber. Ambient air at atmospheric pressure is permitted to enter the vacuum chamber in response to actuation of the release valve.