The function of an adapter truly heightens technological efficiency. The purpose of this device is for it to be “used to connect two pieces of equipment that were not designed to be connected” (Merriam-Webster). Remarkably, such an asset allows for the expansion of the capabilities and features that certain products would lack, without adaptive assistance. Adapters have held industrial presence well into the past. Exemplified by one particular patent, prior to 1970, is the keyless chuck adapter–invented by Jack L. Harms. Upon glancing at his detailed layout of handiwork, I notice the resemblance and definitive similarity to cordless adapters that even I keep in my car, and make use of on a regular basis to charge my mobile phone while on the road. Nonetheless, this specific device is specially attributed as an attachment on tool holders for rotary driven power tools and, more particularly, to adapters for use with adjustable chucks” (Harms, Jack L). Acknowledging further developments of adapter innovation, there is another notable invention filed in 2003 as a vacuum support. The function in this case is attaching separate components, wherein a “rigid fixed distance between said bottom surface and said mounting surface” is comprised (Claims). Observing the two distinct adapters highlights that the assembly is very different, as are the functions of use. Significantly, the materiality is alike in nature–being the overall purpose of an adapter, towards connecting industrially separate equipment pieces–although not in physical material aspects between the two products. Concerning the three-way intersection function on adapters, the keyless chuck adapter incorporates a direct external link onto the power tool, while the vacuum support adapter serves an internal mechanical plate for stimulated stoppage. Resourcefully, adapters for technological devices have been impactful upon product efficiency and capability throughout recent decades, as clearly lasting to the present day through upgrades, adjustments, and as an ancestor to future adaptive productions.
Adapters have held industrial presence well into the past. Exemplified by one particular patent, prior to 1970, is the keyless chuck adapter–invented by Jack L. Harms. Upon glancing at his detailed layout of handiwork, I notice the resemblance and definitive similarity to cordless adapters that even I keep in my car, and make use of on a regular basis to charge my mobile phone while on the road. Nonetheless, this specific device is specially attributed as an attachment on tool holders for rotary driven power tools and, more particularly, to adapters for use with adjustable chucks” (Harms, Jack L).
Acknowledging further developments of adapter innovation, there is another notable invention filed in 2003 as a vacuum support. The function in this case is attaching separate components, wherein a “rigid fixed distance between said bottom surface and said mounting surface” is comprised (Claims). Observing the two distinct adapters highlights that the assembly is very different, as are the functions of use. Significantly, the materiality is alike in nature–being the overall purpose of an adapter, towards connecting industrially separate equipment pieces–although not in physical material aspects between the two products.
Concerning the three-way intersection function on adapters, the keyless chuck adapter incorporates a direct external link onto the power tool, while the vacuum support adapter serves an internal mechanical plate for stimulated stoppage. Resourcefully, adapters for technological devices have been impactful upon product efficiency and capability throughout recent decades, as clearly lasting to the present day through upgrades, adjustments, and as an ancestor to future adaptive productions.
Works Cited
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Description. “Keyless chuck adapter–Description”. Google Patents–IFI CLAIMS Patent Services. n.d. Web. 1 Mar. 2015
<https://www.google.com/patents/US3506277>.
Claims. “Stable vacuum mounting plate adapter” Google Patents–IFI CLAIMS Patent Services. n.d. Web. 1 Mar. 2015
<https://www.google.com/patents/US7296979>.
– Frank