Integrated Wall Scanner and Thermal Imager in a Compact Measuring Tool

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current measuring instruments have limited functions, leading to tedious operations and measurement deviations, and are often large and inconvenient to carry, necessitating multiple instruments for different tasks.

Innovation Solution

A multi-functional measuring instrument integrating wall detection, thermal imaging, distance measurement, and humidity measurement with a compact design, featuring a hidden structure for the humidity sensor and electroprobe, and a cross-line laser projection for improved accuracy and convenience.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate measuring instruments are used for different measurement tasks, then measurement function diversity is improved, but device portability and ease of operation deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemeasurement function diversityVSAvoidease of operation

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines wall detection, thermal imaging, laser ranging, laser projection, humidity measurement, and electroprobe functions into a single integrated instrument housing, allowing construction personnel to perform multiple measurement tasks with one device rather than switching between multiple separate instruments

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The measuring instrument is designed with universal multi-functionality, incorporating diverse measurement capabilities (wall detection, thermal imaging, distance measurement, humidity measurement, electrical detection) in one device that can adapt to various construction and maintenance measurement needs

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate measuring instruments are used for different measurement tasks, then measurement function diversity is improved, but device size and portability worsen

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemeasurement function diversityVSAvoiddevice size

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent employs nested design where the humidity measuring device is slidably mounted within a hidden slot in the housing, and the electroprobe is concealed within the housing body, allowing these components to be stored compactly when not in use and reducing the overall device volume

Inventive Principle:

Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

3Adaptability or versatility

If measuring instrument functions are expanded, then measurement versatility is improved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemeasurement versatilityVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the device into functional modules (wall detection module, thermal imaging module, laser ranging module, humidity measurement module, electroprobe module), each with dedicated circuit boards and components, allowing independent operation and simplifying the overall system architecture despite the diverse functions

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

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

The instrument provides a compact, versatile tool for various construction and detection tasks, reducing the need for multiple instruments and enhancing operational efficiency with integrated functions and improved measurement accuracy.

Implementation Method 1

a thermal imaging device is mounted on one side of the housing. The thermal imaging device is provided with a thermal imaging camera

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectThermal radiation: Thermal Radiation

Implementation Method 2

a laser ranging device and a laser projection device are mounted at an inner top of the middle frame... A transmit channel and a receive channel that allow passage of light from and to a light source of the laser ranging device are arranged on the housing

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLight reflection and time of flight: Time of Flight

Implementation Method 3

a laser projection device is mounted at an inner top of the middle frame... The laser projection device adopts a cross-line laser head

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLaser: Laser

Implementation Method 4

The humidity measuring device includes: a press switch, two telescopic copper needles, a slide block, and a spring

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectrical conductivity: Conduction (electrical)

Data Source

PatentUS12601853B2Multi-functional measuring instrument

Publication Date: 2026.04.14 JINHUA MAKA TECH

AI summary

A multi-functional measuring instrument includes: a housing, and a control circuit board and a wall detection circuit mounted inside the housing. Specifically, a hidden slot is arranged at a bottom end portion of the housing, a humidity measuring device is mounted inside the hidden slot in a sliding mode, and a thermal imaging device is mounted on one side of the housing. According to the present disclosure, the multi-functional measuring instrument is an instrument integrating various functions of wall detection, thermal imaging, distance measurement, laser projection, humidity measurement and the like. The instrument has a compact structure, is easy to carry on, and is applicable to various aspects of building detection, auto repair detection, floor-heating detection, electrical detection and the like.