Adjustable Measuring Gauge with Intersecting Passages for Woodworking Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional gauges have limited applications and fail to provide instant, precise readings of vertical and horizontal positions of tool and machine components, as well as versatile mounting arrangements for various woodworking tools and equipment.
Innovation Solution
A measuring gauge with a dial indicator and a main bar featuring intersecting passages, threaded bores, and adjustable legs, allowing for multiple mounting configurations and secure attachment of various tool components, enabling precise measurements and alignments across different woodworking tools.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional gauges are used, then the structure is simple, but the application range is limited and measurement precision is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The gauge body integrates multiple functional components including a dial indicator for position measurement, a shaper spindle adapter for roundness gauging, and adjustable legs for various mounting configurations. This multi-functional design enables the single gauge to perform diverse alignment and measurement tasks across different woodworking applications, resolving the contradiction between versatility and structural simplicity.
2Measurement precision
If conventional gauges are used, then the device is simple, but instant and precise readings of vertical and horizontal positions cannot be provided
Solution Approach 1:
A dial indicator is integrated as an intermediary measurement device within the gauge body. The dial indicator provides instant and precise readings of vertical and horizontal positions by converting mechanical displacement into readable dial movements, enabling accurate position measurement without complex electronic sensors or multiple separate measurement tools.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional gauges are used, then the structure is simple, but a wide range of mounting arrangements cannot be achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The gauge incorporates adjustable legs with threaded bores and movable components that allow dynamic reconfiguration of mounting arrangements. The legs can be positioned at different angles and heights, and the shaper spindle adapter can be selectively engaged or disengaged, enabling adaptation to various mounting configurations required by different woodworking tools and equipment.
4Productivity
If multiple separate tools are used for different measurement tasks, then each tool can be simple, but the overall system complexity increases and productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The gauge combines multiple measurement and alignment functions into a single integrated tool. The dial indicator, shaper spindle adapter, and adjustable legs work together as one cohesive system, eliminating the need for multiple separate tools and reducing setup time between different measurement tasks, thereby improving productivity despite the increased complexity of the individual gauge components.
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AI summary
A measuring gauge includes an indicator having a measuring shaft for engaging with a point. A main bar includes at least one pair of a first passage and a second passage intersecting with the first passage. The first and second passages have the same size and shape of cross sections. The measuring shaft is removably received in the first passage. Threaded bores are defined in the main bar and spaced from the first and second passages. A clamp is removably received in the second passage and retains the measuring shaft. Two legs are selectively and removably engaged with the main bar. Each leg slideably abuts the main bar. A shaper spindle adapter is selectively engaged with the main bar. Two knobs are engaged with two of the threaded bores and selectively fix the legs or the shaper spindle adapter to the main bar.