Detachable Measuring Unit and Output Module for Flexible Electrical Testing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing measuring instrument assemblies, such as digital multimeters, have inseparably interconnected measuring electronics and output means, limiting their use to a single location and complicating handling and flexibility in performing measurements at different sites.
Innovation Solution
A detachable connection between the measuring unit and output unit allows for modular construction, enabling the output unit to be used independently at one site while the measuring unit is moved to another site for measurements, with wireless or wired data links and various input and output means for flexibility and ease of use.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If the measuring electronics and output means are inseparably interconnected in a common housing, then the device structure is simple and reliable, but the device lacks flexibility and cannot be easily moved to different measurement sites
Solution Approach 1:
The measuring instrument assembly is divided into separate functional modules: a measuring unit with measuring electronics and an output unit with output means. These modules can be detachably connected or used independently, allowing the output unit to remain at a first site while the measuring unit is moved to different measurement locations, thereby achieving flexibility without requiring a completely new device design
2Adaptability or versatility
If the measuring unit and output unit are detachably connected, then the device can be moved to different sites and used flexibly, but the connection may become loose or unintended detachment may occur
Solution Approach 1:
The connection between the measuring unit and output unit is designed to be dynamically adjustable - it can be detached when flexibility is needed and reconnected when stability is required. The mechanical connection interface allows the modules to be connected or disconnected as needed, providing dynamic adaptability while maintaining connection stability when connected
3Ease of operation
If the output unit is separated from the measuring unit, then the output unit can be used independently for inventory and data exchange, but data transmission between units may be interrupted
Solution Approach 1:
The measuring unit and output unit are equipped with data transmission capabilities that allow data to be copied and exchanged between them via wireless or wired connections. This enables the output unit to function independently for inventory and data exchange while maintaining the ability to transmit data to and from the measuring unit when needed
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AI summary
Measuring instrument assembly (1) comprising a measuring instrument apparatus (2) for measuring electrical measurement variables, wherein the measuring instrument apparatus (2) comprises a measuring unit (4) comprising measuring electronics (3), and an output unit (5) comprising at least one output means (6), wherein an item of information generated from the measuring unit (4) and/or relating to the measuring unit (4) can be output via the output unit (5), wherein the output unit (5) can be or is detachably connected to the measuring unit (4).