Vertical Drill Mount Assembly for Accurate Ceiling Drilling
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Solution Overview
Problem
In construction, drilling into concrete ceilings requires powerful drills that cause operator fatigue due to weight and reactionary forces, leading to misalignment and reduced installation efficiency.
Innovation Solution
An ergonomic drill mount assembly with an adjustable base, mast, and carriage system that positions and elevates a drill for accurate and efficient hole drilling, featuring a base with extendable feet and a rack gear mechanism to manage torque and facilitate precise drilling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Power
If a powerful hammer drill is used to drill into concrete ceilings, then drilling effectiveness is improved, but operator fatigue increases due to weight and reactionary forces
Solution Approach 1:
A drill mount assembly serves as an intermediary between the operator and the drill. The assembly includes a base with feet that rest on the floor, a vertical mast, and a drill holder that positions the drill vertically. This intermediary structure supports the drill's weight and absorbs reactionary forces during drilling, preventing direct transmission to the operator's arms and reducing fatigue while maintaining drilling effectiveness.
2Power
If a powerful hammer drill is used to drill into concrete ceilings, then drilling effectiveness is improved, but drilling accuracy deteriorates due to operator fatigue
Solution Approach 1:
The drill mount assembly acts as a stable intermediary platform that isolates the drilling operation from operator fatigue. By supporting the drill vertically and absorbing reactionary forces, the assembly maintains consistent drill positioning and orientation, thereby improving drilling accuracy despite the use of powerful drilling equipment.
Solution Approach 2:
The drill mount assembly creates a stable, fixed-position working environment for the drill. The base feet rest firmly on the floor, and the vertical mast provides a rigid support structure, establishing an equipotential platform that eliminates position variations caused by operator fatigue, thus maintaining consistent drilling accuracy.
3Adaptability or versatility
If traditional ceiling-mounted fastening systems are used in retrofit applications, then installation feasibility is improved, but the number of anchors required increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical ceiling-mounted fastening system with a floor-based drill mount assembly. Instead of mounting equipment to the ceiling using multiple anchors, the system uses a vertical mast supported by base feet on the floor, substituting ceiling anchoring with floor-based mechanical support.
4Power
If a drill is held overhead to drill into ceilings, then drilling capability is improved, but operator fatigue increases due to lifting and reactionary forces
Solution Approach 1:
The drill mount assembly serves as an intermediary support structure that eliminates the need for operators to hold drills overhead. The vertical mast supports the drill in a vertical position, and the base feet anchor the assembly to the floor, allowing the operator to control the drill without bearing its weight or absorbing reactionary forces, thus reducing fatigue while maintaining drilling capability.
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AI summary
A first example drill mount assembly includes a base assembly and a mast. The base assembly has a first mount, a second mount, and an adjuster plate. The second mount is extendable relative to the first mount. The adjuster plate is slidable relative to the second mount. The mast extends from the adjuster plate.