Dual Temperature Sensor Layout for Ambient-Compensated Measurement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Temperature measuring devices have limited functionality and are temporarily unusable when affected by ambient temperature, requiring users to wait indeterminately for measurement.
Innovation Solution
A dual-purpose temperature measuring device with a movable structure housing a second temperature measurement module that can measure ambient temperature, allowing the device to adjust its operation to maintain accuracy and enable simultaneous measurement of different objects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a temperature measuring device is designed for single-purpose measurement, then the device structure is simple, but the functionality is limited and cannot measure both object temperature and ambient temperature
Solution Approach 1:
The temperature measuring device is designed with dual temperature measurement modules: a first module for measuring object temperature and a second module for measuring ambient temperature. Both modules share common components including the device main body, signal control module, and display module, allowing the single device to perform multiple measurement functions without requiring separate dedicated devices for each purpose.
Solution Approach 2:
The device is segmented into functional modules: a first temperature measurement module disposed inside the device main body for object temperature measurement, and a second temperature measurement module disposed inside a movable structure for ambient temperature measurement. This modular segmentation allows independent operation of each measurement function while sharing common support infrastructure.
2Loss of time
If the temperature measuring device is affected by ambient temperature, then the device can be compact, but the device becomes temporarily unusable requiring indefinite waiting time
Solution Approach 1:
The device performs preliminary measurement of ambient temperature through the second temperature measurement module before object temperature measurement. This preliminary action allows the device to detect and compensate for ambient temperature effects in advance, eliminating the need for indefinite waiting periods and ensuring continuous measurement availability.
Solution Approach 2:
The signal control module receives temperature information from both the first temperature measurement module (object temperature) and the second temperature measurement module (ambient temperature). The system uses feedback from the ambient temperature measurement to adjust and compensate for environmental effects on the object temperature measurement, ensuring accurate and reliable measurements under varying ambient conditions.
3Adaptability or versatility
If the device measures only object temperature, then the measurement focus is concentrated, but the device cannot simultaneously measure ambient conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The device merges the object temperature measurement function and ambient temperature measurement function into a single integrated system. Both temperature measurement modules are combined within the same device main body, sharing common components such as the signal control module and display module, thereby achieving dual measurement capability without proportionally increasing overall device complexity.
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
Enables flexible temperature measurement of various objects and ambient conditions, maintaining accuracy and reducing waiting times by adjusting to ambient temperature changes.
Implementation Method 1
The first temperature measurement module is disposed inside the device main body and electrically connected to the signal control module for measuring a first predetermined object so as to obtain first temperature information of the first predetermined object
Implementation Method 2
The second temperature measurement module is disposed inside the movable structure and electrically connected to the signal control module for measuring a second predetermined object so as to obtain second temperature information of the second predetermined object. At least one portion of the movable structure is exposed by the device main body so as to contact ambient air.
Implementation Method 3
the first temperature measurement module is an infrared sensor including both a thermopile and a thermistor
Data Source
AI summary
A dual-purpose temperature measuring device includes a device main body, a signal control module, a first temperature measurement module, a movable structure, a second temperature measurement module and an information display module. The signal control module is disposed inside the device main body. The first temperature measurement module is disposed inside the device main body and electrically connected to the signal control module. The movable structure is movably disposed on the device main body. The second temperature measurement module is disposed inside the movable structure and electrically connected to the signal control module. The information display module is disposed on the device main body and electrically connected to the signal control module. Therefore, the user can selectively use one of the first temperature measurement module and the second temperature measurement module to measure the temperature of the same predetermined object or different predetermined objects according to different requirements.