Measuring instrument with zero position as space
By representing the 0 position as a hole-like space, the solution simplifies and clarifies angle and length measurements, addressing inaccuracies and complexities in conventional measuring instruments.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2024116255
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-02
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-19
- Estimated Expiration
- 2044-07-02
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Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] This relates to measuring instruments and drawings in which the starting point 0 position of the numerical value displayed during measurement does not exist or cannot be indicated. [Background technology]
[0002] Conventional measuring instruments displayed the value of 0 with a shift. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]
[0003] ·Search for measuring instruments with 0 position in space → 0 results ·Search for two items: measuring tape and ruler with 0 position in space → 0 items · Search for ruler, protractor, and scale that share length and angle → 0 results Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0004] This has caused the following problems: a) At the intersection of the X and Y axes, either four zeros were displayed or one was used for both, which was by no means accurate. b) In a graph where the intersection of the vertical and horizontal X and Y axes is set to 0, it was unreasonable to use the same display for objects with different types of units. C) If the numbers are displayed in duplicate, the 0 display is difficult to draw, understand, and see. D) I wanted to display 0, but there were only unreasonable places to do so. Means to solve the invention
[0005] The invention is characterized in that the central zero position is set as a hole-like space on the graph display or on the measuring instrument.
[0006] The brain now perceives the 0 position, where the X and Y axes intersect, as a hole or gap. When using an L-shaped ruler to measure two perpendicular sides, the corners of the L-shape can no longer be sharpened, so danger can be avoided. -Angle and length are displayed on the same surface at the 0 position, which simplifies the display and makes the relationship between angle and length clear at a glance. You can now draw curved lines by choosing from curves with different radii. -If you trace the bottom edge of a straight line from the desired length position towards the missing point, it will stop at the missing point of 0 and the desired length will be displayed. By integrating the angle and length measuring device, angles can be measured without moving the measuring device, figures can be displayed more easily, and the relationship between length and angle can be understood naturally. [Brief explanation of the drawings]
[0007] [Figure 1] FIG. [Figure 2] FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. [Figure 5] FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Example]
[0008] For the sake of convenience, some of the scale lines are omitted in the drawing. Regarding the size of the hole (4) and the notch (6), Select as appropriate. [Figure 1] Figure 1α shows the cross of the X axis (1) and Y axis (3) and the 0 position (2) at the intersection. β shows the state of α as an object, with a hole (4) in the center of the sheet (5) and displayed in space. This is the case when the character 0 is not written. Figure 2 is a plan view of an L-shaped scale, with the corner cut along the cutting line (7) to create a notch (6). The top edge (8) and bottom edge (10) of one of the ruler parts (9) are shown. Figure 3α shows the β in Figure 1 as a circle, with a 360-degree angle (11). The Y axis is shown only at the upper end point above the 0 position. β is a plan view of the upper half of α cut at the X axis position, with an upper and lower side. The 180-degree angle (12) and ruler are shown. Figure 4 is a plan view in which the 90-degree position of the angle gauge and the 0 position of the ruler are the same, with the center of the missing position being the angle section of 180 degrees and the top and bottom edges of the ruler section. A scale line (13) is provided on the angle section. The edge (14) of the vertical width of the ruler section is shown. The bottom end position (17) of conventional measuring instruments has a margin from the bottom end of the scale, but this was removed to set it. In FIG. 5, the upper side is provided in an arc shape, and an arc connecting portion (16) is provided between the upper side and the arc. Figure 6 shows an example of a shape in which the length of the radius (15) gradually decreases from the top edge toward the rear, allowing arcs of various radii to be copied.
[0009] Explain how to use it. The main advantage is that the 0 position is easy to understand, and you can use it by holding the easy-to-hold ruler and aligning the angle part to the right spot. From the ruler's perspective, the angle part allows you to align the missing part of the 0 position with the 0 of the object you want to measure. Since the 0 position is clear, it is easy to measure length. Draw a curved line by selecting from arc curves of different radii. Trace the bottom edge towards the missing part from the length you want to display.
[0010] [Explanation of symbols]
[0011] 1 X-axis 2 0 position 3 Y-axis 4 Hole 5 Sheet 6 Missing part 7 Cutting line 8 Top edge 9 Ruler 10 Bottom edge 11 360 degree angle section 12 180 degree angle section 13 Scale line 14 Edge 15 Radius 16 Arc joint 17 Bottom end position of conventional measuring device
Claims
1. A measuring instrument with a 0 position in space, characterized in that the 0 position in the center of a drawing or measuring instrument in a graph display is set as a hole-like space.
2. 2. A measuring instrument with a void zero position according to claim 1, characterized in that a straight line of the X-axis is defined as the lower end, and a notch is provided at this lower end, and from this position in one direction to the left or right of said straight line, graduations or marks are displayed from the lower end position of the measuring instrument toward the center, avoiding at least the void zero position.
3. 3. A measuring instrument with a zero position in space according to claim 2, characterized in that the left and right sides of a point away from the zero position are straight lines, one of which is a zero degree angle line and the other is a continuous length scale point, and a notch is provided so that the imaginary zero position extends slightly above said straight line point.
4. 4. A measuring instrument according to claim 3, in which the zero position is in space, wherein a notch is provided at one point on the base line of the straight line, and an arc of radius a is drawn from the end of the shorter length a side of said notch with the zero position as the center, and a straight line is drawn parallel to said base line from the 90 degree angle position, and the upper side is set to the same end position of the base, and a perpendicular line is dropped from the end of said upper side to connect the ends of the upper and lower sides, or an arc of radius a is drawn several times in succession from said arbitrary position and the resulting curve is extended until it intersects with the base, or an arc of radius a is drawn successively with lengths b, c, d, ... that are gradually shorter than the arc of radius a, and the final curve connects to the end of the base, and the scales for angle and length are provided on the same plane, randomly or by gradually decreasing
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