Adjustable Laser Holding Device for Multi-Substrate Mounting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing holding devices for laser instruments lack flexibility and reliability in fastening to various substrates, such as magnetic constructions, pipes, and wall rails or ceiling rails, often resulting in unstable attachments and limited compatibility.
Innovation Solution
The holding device features adjustable first and second fastening devices configured to be vertically adjustable relative to the basic frame, with additional fastening devices for magnetic, pipe, and rail attachments, allowing for precise alignment and increased stability across different substrates.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If a holding device is designed with fixed fastening devices, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different substrates (magnetic constructions, pipes, wall rails) deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The fastening devices are made adjustable in the vertical direction, allowing dynamic repositioning to adapt to different substrate positions and types. This enables the same holding device to accommodate magnetic constructions, pipes, and wall rails at varying heights and orientations without requiring multiple specialized devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The holding device incorporates multiple types of fastening devices (magnetic fastening, mechanical fastening with adjustment capability) that can serve different substrate types. The adjustable vertical positioning allows a single device design to universally attach to various substrates including magnetic constructions, pipes, and wall rails, eliminating the need for multiple specialized mounting solutions.
2Adaptability or versatility
If fastening devices are made adjustable in the vertical direction, then the adaptability to different substrates is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The basic frame is divided into multiple vertically spaced levels or positions that accommodate different fastening device configurations. This segmentation allows independent adjustment of fastening device positions without requiring complex continuous adjustment mechanisms, simplifying the overall adjustment system while maintaining versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The vertical position of fastening devices is made variable through adjustable mechanisms that change the spatial parameter of fastening device location. This parameter change capability allows adaptation to different substrate heights and types while using relatively simple adjustment mechanisms such as movable mounts or repositionable components on the basic frame.
3Reliability
If multiple fastening devices are provided for different substrates, then the reliability of fastening is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple fastening devices of different types (magnetic, mechanical) are integrated into a single holding device structure, allowing the device to reliably attach to various substrate types including magnetic constructions, pipes, and wall rails. This multi-functional approach improves fastening reliability across different substrates while consolidating what would otherwise be separate mounting devices into one unified system.
Solution Approach 2:
Different types of fastening devices are combined within a single basic frame structure, merging magnetic fastening elements, mechanical fastening elements, and adjustment mechanisms into one integrated assembly. This consolidation improves reliability by providing multiple fastening options in one device while avoiding the complexity of managing entirely separate mounting devices.
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
This design enhances the flexibility and reliability of fastening laser instruments to multiple substrates by allowing for precise adjustments and increased stability, accommodating various substrate types and sizes, thereby ensuring secure and versatile attachment options.
Implementation Method 1
a first fastening device (5) connected to the basic frame (3), in particular a magnetic holding element for fastening to a magnetic construction
Data Source
AI summary
A holding device for fastening a laser instrument, in particular to a magnetic construction, a pipe, a wall rail or ceiling rail, and/or a wall, is disclosed. The holding device includes a basic frame, a receptacle device connected to the basic frame to accommodate the laser instrument, a first fastening device connected to the basic frame and a second fastening device connected to the basic frame. At least the first or second fastening device is configured to be adjustable in a vertical direction relative to the basic frame.