Portable devices capable of creating temporary optical reference arrays on planar working surfaces. Modular System and Apparatus
Patent Information
- Application Number
- TR202614192U
- Authority / Receiving Office
- TR · TR
- Patent Type
- Utility models
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2026-08-20
- Publication Date
- 2026-09-21
- Estimated Expiration
- 2036-08-20
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Abstract
Description
1 TARIFF INVENTION TITLE Portable devices capable of creating temporary optical reference arrays on planar working surfaces. Modular System and Apparatus TECHNICAL AREA 5 This invention can be used in educational institutions, offices, meeting and conference rooms, laboratories, in architectural and engineering fields, technical drawing environments, workshops, and similar settings. whiteboards, interactive whiteboards, glass writing surfaces, and chalkboards are used in workspaces. boards, plan and drawing boards, presentation boards, bulletin boards, and planar or approximate boards. On other planar working surfaces, there is no need to make any permanent markings on the surface. 10 portable modular optics that enable the creation of temporary optical reference systems without requiring any physical connection. reference production systems (hereinafter referred to as "the system") and their operation It refers to devices that enable it to be fixed to a surface. The invention specifically; Creating text lines for educational purposes, 15 Creating staff lines in music education, Preparation of graphs, tables and diagrams, Creation of coordinate systems and grid layouts, Creating reference lines in technical drawings and engineering applications, Presentation applications requiring alignment, 20 all similar applications requiring temporary optical labeling This relates to versatile optical reference production systems that can be used for this purpose. The invention is not limited to educational use; it also applies to optical reference lines and optical patterns. or any planar or approximate planar surface where temporary optical arrangements are needed It is structured in a way that can be applied to it. 25 STATE OF THE ART 2 In common practice, whiteboards, presentation boards, and similar work surfaces are regularly marked. Various methods for creating rows, parallel lines, grids, or reference layouts. It is used. One of these methods is to make a permanent print on the work surface or to draw the lines directly on the 30 This involves applying it to the surface. However, with this type of application, the surface becomes continuously striped, different The flexibility of use for these purposes decreases, and the surface becomes clean, empty, or lacks multi-purpose usability. It is restricted. Another method involves using a ruler, set square, template, or similar auxiliary equipment to draw lines. It is created manually. This method causes a waste of time and requires user skill. This creates a connection error and makes it difficult to achieve the same accuracy with each use. Known optical alignment systems and projection systems are mostly used in construction, assembly, and measurement. or developed for general alignment applications, including single line, cross line, and dot alignment. It creates a projection or a specific fixed optical pattern. However, most of the current systems; 40 producing a single optical arrangement, It is not easy to switch between different optical reference arrangements according to user needs, Text lines, musical staffs, grids, coordinate systems, and graphics can all be displayed on the same portable system. It is unable to create different layouts such as lines and reference lines in technical drawings. By positioning the tool from a single corner or edge area of the working surface, it covers the entire surface at 45°. It is not structured in a way that will create a multiple optical reference arrangement for this purpose, • Compact fastening systems that can be easily attached to and removed from different surface types does not include, number of lines, line spacing, direction, slope or formation of the optical arrangements created 50 that allows for sufficient selection and adjustment by the user It does not provide. Additionally, in established systems, according to different training, technical drawing, presentation and alignment needs. a modular system capable of creating interchangeable optical reference arrays via a single portable system There is not a sufficiently well-designed and multi-purpose solution available. 3 For these reasons, it can be easily fixed to different work surfaces, and if necessary, it can damage the surface. 55 Different optical options that can be removed and reused without disassembly, and that are selectable and adjustable by the user. A new optical system capable of creating reference layouts, portable, modular and multi-purpose. A reference production system is needed. THE PURPOSE OF THE INVENTION 60 The main purpose of this invention is to create whiteboards, smart boards, glass writing surfaces, presentation boards, plans, and on drawing boards and similar planar or approximately planar working surfaces, on the surface without the need for any permanent marking, as required by the user. It enables the temporary creation of different optical reference arrangements through a single system. The goal is to develop a portable, modular, and multi-purpose optical reference production system. 65 Another aim of the invention is to create a single portable system suitable for different usage scenarios. as a line of writing, musical staff (stave), parallel line, grid layout, coordinate system, graph Selectable optical reference arrangements such as lines, technical drawing reference lines, and similar designs. The goal is to ensure that it is created in a way that is modifiable and adjustable as needed. Another objective of the invention is to easily apply the system to work surfaces with different characteristics. It can be attached, removed and reused without damaging the surface if necessary, and is different. The aim is to provide a portable solution that is practical in work environments. The invention also includes the number of lines, line spacing, direction, inclination, and position of the created optical reference arrangements. or single-purpose optics by allowing the pattern structure to be adjusted according to user needs. It aims to offer a more flexible and versatile usage compared to projection systems. 75 Another purpose of the invention is for education, technical drawing, engineering, architecture, presentation, planning and similar fields. By providing the different optical reference arrangements needed in these fields through a single system. enabling users to perform multi-purpose use without needing different devices to make it possible. The invention also incorporates different optical source technologies, optical shaping elements, and equivalent 80. Designed to have a modular structure that can be implemented with projection systems. a comprehensive optical reference that can also be adapted to technical solutions that may be developed in the future It aims to offer a production system. TECHNICAL ADVANTAGES PROVIDED BY THE INVENTION 4 The main technical advantages provided by this invention are summarized below: 85 No permanent lines, prints, or markings need to be applied to the work surface. It enables the creation of temporary optical reference arrangements without requiring permanent access. Text lines, musical staffs (staves), parallel lines, grids, and coordinates can all be displayed using the same system. the system, graphic lines, technical drawing reference lines and similar optical reference arrangements It allows for its creation. 90 Mechanical or mechanical options can be used between different optical reference arrangements depending on the user's needs. easy selection and operating modes via electronic / software methods It allows for modification. In the created optical reference systems, the number of lines, line spacing, direction, and slope, By enabling the adjustment of its position or pattern structure, it can be adapted to different usage scenarios. 95 It adapts. Different types of whiteboards, smart boards, glass surfaces, presentation boards, and similar materials. They can be easily attached to work surfaces and can be removed and reused when needed. Thanks to its portable and compact design, it can be easily transported and used in various work environments. It can be made ready for use in a short time. 100 Because numerous different optical reference arrangements can be created through a single system. It reduces the need for users to use separate devices for different purposes. Training, technical drawing, engineering, architecture, laboratory work, presentation applications It offers a versatile solution that can be used in many different fields, such as those mentioned above. Thanks to its modular structure, it can accommodate different optical source units, optical shaping elements, 105 It can be developed to be implemented with fastening systems and control mechanisms. Thanks to its flexible structure that can be adapted to different optical projection technologies, it is future-proof. wide application potential that can be used together with the technical solutions to be developed has. THE TECHNICAL PROBLEM SOLVED BY THE INVENTION 110 Temporary solutions are used on whiteboards, presentation boards, and similar work surfaces in the current technology. Systems for generating reference lines; usually a specific and fixed optical pattern. It manufactures and creates interchangeable optical reference arrays according to different usage scenarios. It offers limited opportunities in this regard. Known alignment and optical projection systems generally include single line, cross line, and point 115. Designed to create marking or fixed grid patterns, for training, technical drawing, Different optical reference systems needed in engineering, architecture and presentation applications. It does not have a modular structure that can be created through the same system. The current systems also include features that can be easily attached to different work surfaces, when needed. 120 different optics that can be disassembled and reused, portable and user-selectable. There are not enough integrated solutions capable of creating reference frameworks. Known solutions often involve using different devices for different purposes. This requires; this situation leads to increased costs, difficulty of use, longer installation time, and This leads to a decrease in work efficiency. In addition, the number of lines, line spacing, and direction of the optical arrangements created in existing systems are 125 The slope or the created optical pattern structure can be easily changed according to user needs. This is not possible in most applications. For these reasons, a single portable system that can be used in different fields of work is ideal. capable of creating optical reference arrays, easily adaptable to different surfaces, user-friendly. A modular optical reference production system that can be selected and adjusted by 130 It is heard. The present invention aims to overcome the technical problems described above; different optics reference layouts can be created through the same system, and easily adapted to different work surfaces. an applicable, modular, portable, adjustable and multi-purpose optical system. It provides a reference production system, thereby achieving technical advancements based on existing technology. 135 TECHNICAL IMPACT PROVIDED BY THE INVENTION Unlike known optical projection and alignment systems, the present invention utilizes a single portable system. the creation of different optical reference arrangements that can be selected by the user via the system It provides a technical solution for the multi-purpose use of work surfaces. Thanks to this invention, there is no need to make any permanent markings on the working surface. Without any delay, the required optical reference arrangements can be temporarily created and used. Once completed, the surface can return to its original state. Thus, the different working surfaces can be restored. Its usability for these purposes is preserved. 6 The invention allows for the creation of lines of text, musical staffs, parallel lines, and grid patterns, all through the same system. coordinate systems, graphic lines, technical drawing reference lines and similar optical references 145 by enabling the creation of different configurations, separate devices for different uses. It reduces the need for its use. Thanks to the modular structure of the invention, the optical reference arrangements to be created can be adapted to user needs. in a practical way through mechanical change elements or electronic control interfaces It can be selected, changed, or adjusted. Thus, the same system can be used for different trainings. 150 levels, technical drawing applications, engineering studies, architectural drawings, laboratory It can be used for applications and presentation needs. Thanks to the fastening structure used in the invention, the system can be applied to work surfaces with different properties. It can be easily installed and, if necessary, disassembled and reused in a different work environment. This feature increases the portability of the system while reducing installation time, and 155 It provides ease of use. The optical shaping structure of the invention forms the working surface of the generated optical reference arrangements. It contributes to obtaining the data in a precise, regular and repeatable manner. In this way... User-generated alignment errors are reduced, standardization is ensured across applications, and Drawing accuracy is being improved. 160 The invention also encompasses various optical source technologies, optical shaping elements, and equivalents. Because it has a modular infrastructure that can be implemented with projection techniques, it is technological. It offers a wide range of application potential that can be adapted to developments. In conclusion, the present invention offers portability, modularity, multi-purpose use, and selectable optics. Ability to create reference layouts, applicability to different work surfaces and user needs 165 by bringing together configurability features within a single system, according to the existing technology According to this, it provides technical advancement and functional superiority. EXPLANATION OF THE FIGURES Figure 1: Working surface of the portable modular optical reference production system of the invention. mounted perspective view. 170 Figure 2: Main body, fixing unit, optical source unit, optical component comprising the invention. shaping unit, control unit, power supply unit and angle adjustment mechanism It looks like it's been blown up. 7 Figure 3: Placement of the invention on the corner or edge region of the working surface and 175 showing the spread of the created optical reference arrangements on the working surface. It is the appearance. Figure 4: Examples of different modes of use of the invention, optical reference arrangements, and assembly. It is a view showing its components. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION In the invention, the optical light produced by the optical source unit (3) is converted into optical shaping unit (4) 180 It is converted to the desired optical reference arrangement by the control unit (5) and through the control unit (5) The selected operating mode is reflected onto the working surface. Thus, the same system Different optical reference arrangements can be selected by the user and, if necessary, It can be changed. The system described in the invention is capable of creating temporary optical reference arrangements on the working surface. It has a portable, modular and multi-purpose structure and basically consists of the main body (1), fixing unit (2), optical source unit (3), optical shaping unit (4), control unit (5), power It consists of a feeding unit (6) and an angle adjustment mechanism (7). The main body (1) forms the load-bearing structure of the system and holds the other components together. It is the mechanical load-bearing element that provides. Main body (1); metal, aluminum, plastic, composite, polymer, 190 They can be produced from wood or similar engineering materials, either as a single piece or in multiple pieces. Fixing unit (2), the system's whiteboard, smart board, glass writing surface, presentation board, technical It allows it to be attached to drawing boards or similar work surfaces. The fastening process is magnetic. components, mechanical compression mechanisms, spring systems, vacuum elements, adhesives Connectors, clamps, rail systems or functionally equivalent fasteners 195 This can be achieved using... The optical source unit (3) produces the optical beam to be directed onto the working surface. source unit (3); laser diode, LED, micro projection module or other light generating at least one optical source and compatible MEMS, DLP, LCOS or equivalent. It may include optical image formation technologies. 200 The optical shaping unit (4) shapes the light obtained from the optical source unit to the desired optical reference. It is the component that transforms light into its proper form. The shaping of optical light; refraction, reflection, diffraction, Focusing, redirection, or a combination of these can be achieved through this unit; lenses, 8 prisms, cylindrical lenses, diffraction optics (DOE), holographic optical elements, optical masks, Filters may consist of mirrors or equivalent optical components that provide the same technical result. 205 The control unit (5) selects, modifies and creates the optical reference arrangement. mechanical, optical, electronic or software-based control elements that enable its adjustment It includes the ability for the user to select and switch between different optical reference arrangements. to be able to provide at least one of the following technical configurations This can be achieved using the following combination: 210 1. Mechanically Interchangeable Optical Plate Systems: Manually placed in front of the optical source unit (3) or mechanically attachable and detachable, with different line and pattern formations on it. The selection can be made via interchangeable optical plates or slide elements. 2. Rotating Disc / Revolver Systems: Rotating discs located inside or on the main body (1). Rotating disc 215 that aligns different optical shaping elements (4) to the light path by its movement Different reference configurations can be selected via (revolver) mechanisms. 3. Cartridge / Module Switching Systems: Plug-in / plug-in forms, each creating a different optical arrangement. The choice can be made by integrating modular optical cartridge structures into the system. 4. Electronic and Modulated Selection Systems: Independent optical (3) in the optical source unit The electronic switching on and off (addressing) of diode arrays or the light intensity of 220V The number of active lines, their interval, or pattern type can be selected by modulating the settings. 5. Software, Mobile Application and Computer Control: The control unit (5) contains wireless communication modules (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RF, etc.) or wired data connections through; mobile device applications, computer-based software or smart boards Optical arrangement selection, number of lines, line spacing, and brightness settings are digitally adjusted via the interfaces. It can be managed as follows. 6. Physical / Tactile Interfaces: Switches located on the main body (1), rotary selector switches (rotary switches), buttons, keypads, slider structures, or touch screens. Mode transitions can be made directly via surfaces. Only one of these methods can be used, or any combination of them can be used with system 230. It can be included in its structure. The power supply unit (6) provides the electrical energy required for the operation of the system. Energy Power supply: rechargeable battery, replaceable battery, external adapter, USB connection or equivalent. can be obtained from energy sources. 9 The angle adjustment mechanism (7) is 235° on the working surface of the created optical reference arrangements. mechanical or electromechanical adjustment elements used to adjust the direction, tilt, and position It includes this mechanism, which provides optical alignment suitable for different usage scenarios. It can be accomplished. When the system is started, the light produced by the optical source unit (3) is converted to optical shaping unit (4) is converted to the selected optical reference arrangement and placed on the working surface 240 is reflected. The user selects the required optical reference arrangement via the control unit (5). It is possible to select; the number of lines, the distance between lines, the direction, the slope, the scale, and the projection. It can change the angle or pattern structure. Possible optical reference layouts include: lines of text, musical staff (stave), parallel lines, and grids. Layouts, coordinate systems, graphic lines, technical drawing reference lines, alignment lines 245 or may include other optical arrangements that are functionally similar to these. These arrangements include: These are examples only and the invention is not limited to these. The system is placed on the corner, edge, or any suitable area of the work surface. It can be operated. It can be moved to different work surfaces if needed, disassembled and reused, and It can perform the same function in different working environments. 250 Thanks to the modular structure of the invention, different optical modules, different mounting systems, and different energy levels are possible. resources, different control mechanisms or functionally equivalent ones to be developed in the future Technical solutions can be applied to the system. These changes do not alter the essence of the invention. These are considered as alternative applications that can be implemented. ALTERNATIVE APPLICATION METHODS 255 The invention is not limited to the application described. The same technical principle is preserved. with the condition that; different optical source technologies, different optical shaping elements, Mechanical (plate, disc, cartridge) or electronic / digital different mode selection mechanisms or 260 combinations of these, different fastening mechanisms, different control systems, different energy supply solutions, different fuselage geometries, 265 different sizes, different assembly methods, different optical reference arrangements, software-supported or mobile application-controlled systems, AI-powered image processing systems, sensor-based automatic alignment systems 270 or functionally equivalent optical control technologies to be developed in the future This can be accomplished with. The invention relates to optical sources, MEMS, DLP, LCOS, microprojection systems, and diffraction optics (DOE). by using holographic optical elements or optical technologies functionally equivalent to them applicable. 275 INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY The invention is suitable for educational institutions, universities, training centers, laboratories, technical drawing workshops, architecture and engineering offices, production facilities, quality control units, conference halls, optical reference systems are used primarily in meeting rooms, public institutions, and private sector organizations. They can be produced, marketed, and used in all work areas where their systems are needed. 280 It is of a certain quality. The modular structure of the invention, its suitability for mass production, and its adaptability to different working surfaces. Thanks to this, it meets the applicability requirement in industry; injection molding, CNC, laser cutting, 3D printing. It can be manufactured economically using printing or similar manufacturing methods. 285
Claims
REQUESTS 1. Whiteboard, interactive whiteboard, glass writing surface, chalkboard, drawing and planning board, presentation board. on boards, bulletin boards or similar planar or approximately planar work surfaces, capable of creating temporary optical reference arrays without any permanent marking on the surface; at least one main body (1), 5 at least one fixing unit that enables attachment to the working surface (2), at least one optical source unit that produces optical light (3), Converts the light obtained from the optical source unit (3) to the desired optical reference arrangement at least one optical shaping unit (4), Selecting, modifying and / or adjusting the optical reference array to be created 10 at least one control unit (5) that provides at least one power supply unit (6) that operates the system, the position, orientation and / or of the created optical reference arrangement on the working surface at least one angle adjustment mechanism that adjusts its tilt (7) including; different temporary optical references through the same system via the control unit (5) 15 their layouts are user-selectable, modifiable and / or adjustable to be created and the selected optical reference arrangement temporarily placed on the working surface It is a portable modular optical reference production system and apparatus characterized by its projection.
2. The system according to Claim 1; the optical reference arrangements that can be created; line of writing, musical staff (Staff), parallel lines, grid layout, coordinate system, graphic lines, technical drawing reference 20 from lines, alignment lines or optical reference arrangements that are functionally similar to them It is characterized by containing only a few of them. 11 3. The system according to claim 1; the optical source unit (3); laser diode, LED or light producing at least one of the other optical sources directed towards and the conversion of this light into an optical reference array 25 MEMS, DLP, LCOS, micro-projection modules, or functionally equivalents thereto, that provide these. It is characterized by incorporating at least one optical image formation technology.
4. The system according to claim 1; optical shaping unit (4); lens, prism, cylindrical lens, DOE (diffraction optical element), holographic optical element, optical mask, filter, mirror or these together. It is characterized by containing at least one functionally equivalent optical element. 30 5. The system according to claim 1; the control unit (5) is mechanical, optical, electronic, software based or It is characterized by working in combination with these elements.
6. The system is in accordance with claim 1; the selection process of optical reference arrangements involves interchangeable optics. plate, rotating disc, revolver, cartridge, modular optical element, electronic addressing or any of these It is characterized by being performed with combinations. 35 7. The system is in accordance with claim 1; the control unit (5) is Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, RF, USB, wired data remotely using connection or functionally equivalent communication methods. It is characterized by its controllability.
8. The system is based on Claim 1 and allows the user to specify the number of lines, line spacing, line direction, and line... slope, pattern structure, projection angle, or any combination thereof 40 It is characterized by its ability to change.
9. The system according to claim 1; the fixing unit (2); magnetic, vacuum, mechanical clamping, spring-loaded, clamp-type, rail-type, adhesive-type, or functionally equivalent fasteners. It is characterized by involving at least one of these mechanisms.
10. The system is in accordance with claim 1; the power supply unit (6) is a rechargeable battery, battery, USB, external 45 It is characterized by operating with at least one adapter or equivalent power source.
11. The system according to claim 1; the angle adjustment mechanism (7); manual, mechanical, electromechanical or It is characterized by containing at least one motorized adjustment mechanism. 12 12. The system is in accordance with Claim 1; 50 on the corner, edge or any suitable area of the working surface. by being positioned to create an optical reference array covering the entire working surface It is characteristic.
13. System according to claim 1; optical shaping with different functions on the main body (1) a modular structure that allows the units (4) to be positioned in a detachable and attachable manner It is characterized by having 55 60 65 13