Calibration Equipment with Switchable Manual and Automatic Stops
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing equipment for the reset, calibration, and measurement of measuring instruments is inefficient due to manual operation errors and limitations in handling both direct and indirect measuring instruments, leading to longer operating times and compromised accuracy.
Innovation Solution
A piece of equipment with a combination of manual and automatic movement systems, including a basic frame, movable and fixed stops, and a preload system, allowing for precise adjustment and automatic positioning of the movable stop, which can be switched between manual and automatic operation depending on the type of instrument or object being measured.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If manual movement system is used for movable stop, then device complexity is reduced, but measurement precision and reliability deteriorate due to human error and inconsistent positioning
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically switches between manual and automatic movement modes based on the type of measuring instrument being calibrated. The control unit enables or disables the automatic drive system depending on operational requirements, allowing the movable stop to be positioned automatically for direct measuring instruments and manually for indirect measuring instruments, thus optimizing both precision and complexity management
2Measurement precision
If automatic drive system is used for movable stop, then measurement precision and reliability are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The equipment is designed with a universal movement system that can operate in both manual and automatic modes. The automatic drive system is integrated with the existing manual movement structure, allowing a single system to handle multiple calibration scenarios. The control unit coordinates both movement modes, enabling the same equipment to calibrate both direct and indirect measuring instruments without requiring separate systems
3Device complexity
If manual operation is used for calibration, then device complexity is reduced, but productivity and operating time efficiency deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adapts its operation mode based on the calibration task. For direct measuring instruments requiring high precision, the automatic drive system is activated to rapidly position the movable stop. For indirect measuring instruments, the manual mode is used to maintain simplicity. This dynamic switching optimizes productivity without uniformly increasing complexity across all operational scenarios
4Productivity
If automatic movement system is used, then productivity is improved, but adaptability to different instrument types deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit incorporates adaptive logic that automatically selects the appropriate movement mode based on the instrument type being calibrated. The system detects or identifies the type of measuring instrument and enables automatic positioning for direct instruments while maintaining manual operation for indirect instruments. This dynamic adaptation ensures high productivity for suitable applications while preserving versatility across different instrument types
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AI summary
The equipment (1) for the reset, calibration and measurement of measuring instruments comprises: - one basic frame (2); - one pair of measuring stops (3, 4) associated with the basic frame (2), mutually movable and defining between them one measuring seat of one measuring instrument (M), the measuring stops (3, 4) comprising one fixed stop (3) locked together with the basic frame (2) and one movable stop (4) movable in a sliding manner on the basic frame (2) to adjust the width of the measuring seat; - manual movement means (5) of the movable stop (4), associated with the basic frame (2) and manually operable; - one automatic drive system (6), associable with the manual movement means (5) and adapted to move the movable stop (4) automatically; and - removable connecting means (7), adapted to connect/disconnect the automatic drive system (6) to/from the manual movement means (5).