Combined Square Leveling with Slidably Coupled Laser Adjustment
Solution Overview
Problem
Existing combined tools for construction, such as those including a framer's square, tape measure, and level, lack a laser level with lateral adjustment, limiting their ability to accurately measure angles, distances, and levels in a single device.
Innovation Solution
A combined tool integrating a framer's square with a retractable tape measure, a bubble level, and a slidably coupled laser level that allows lateral adjustment, enabling angle, distance, and level measurements with a single device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple construction tools are combined into a single device, then versatility and convenience are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a framer's square, tape measure, bubble level, and laser level into a single integrated device. The framer's square serves as the base structure, with the tape measure retractably positioned within it, the bubble level coupled to its surface, and the laser level slidably coupled to allow lateral adjustment. This merging of multiple tools into one device directly addresses the contradiction by providing versatile measurement functionality while managing structural complexity through integrated design.
Solution Approach 2:
The combined device performs multiple measurement functions: angle measurement via the framer's square, distance measurement via the retractable tape measure, level detection via the bubble level, and laser reference point establishment via the laser level. This multi-functionality allows a single device to replace multiple separate tools, improving versatility while the integrated design keeps complexity manageable.
2Measurement precision
If a laser level with lateral adjustment is added to the combined tool, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The laser level is slidably coupled to the framer's square, allowing it to be laterally adjusted to different positions. This dynamic positioning capability enables precise level measurements at various lateral locations while maintaining a relatively simple adjustment mechanism based on sliding motion rather than complex mechanical systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The framer's square serves as an intermediary structure that supports and facilitates the lateral adjustment of the laser level. By using the existing square structure as the adjustment medium, the patent avoids adding a separate complex adjustment mechanism, thus improving measurement precision while minimizing the increase in device complexity.
3Productivity
If multiple measurement functions are integrated into one device, then productivity is improved, but ease of operation may deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The combined device is segmented into distinct functional components: the framer's square for angle measurement, the retractable tape measure for distance measurement, the bubble level for level detection, and the laser level for reference point establishment. Each component can be independently operated, allowing users to select only the needed functions for specific tasks, thereby maintaining ease of operation while improving productivity through versatility.
Solution Approach 2:
The tape measure is designed with a biasing mechanism that automatically retracts it after use, reducing the need for manual retraction. This self-service feature simplifies operation and maintains ease of use despite the integration of multiple functions, thereby supporting both productivity improvement and user convenience.
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
Facilitates precise angle, distance, and level measurements, enhancing construction efficiency by providing a single device that combines multiple functions, including a laser level for establishing reference points, thereby improving measurement accuracy and convenience.
Implementation Method 1
The tape measure is biased to retract into the framer's square
Implementation Method 2
A bubble level is coupled to the framer's square to determine if a surface is level
Implementation Method 3
A laser level is slidably coupled to the framer's square to emit a beam of light to establish a reference point on a distal object
Data Source
AI summary
A combined square leveling for combing multiple construction tools into a single device includes a framer's square for measuring angles during construction. A tape measure is retractably positioned within the framer's square and the tape measure is urgeable outwardly from the framer's square for measuring distance. The tape measure is biased to retract into the framer's square. A bubble level is coupled to the framer's square to determine if a surface is level. A laser level is slidably coupled to the framer's square to emit a beam of light to establish a reference point on a distal object.