Electronic Welding Seam Gauge Precision Measurement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional welding seam gauges have limited precision, measuring only to 1 mm, which is insufficient for smaller scales, and require manual recording of measurements, making the process time-consuming and prone to errors.
Innovation Solution
An electronic welding seam gauge with a reference positioning block and an electronic displacement measuring member that provides precise measurements to 0.01 mm, displaying values digitally and allowing for automatic storage, simplifying the measurement process.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a conventional welding seam gauge with a measuring scale is used, then the device structure is simple, but the measurement precision is limited to 1 mm which is insufficient for smaller scales
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the traditional mechanical measuring scale system with an electronic displacement sensor system. The electronic displacement sensor, combined with a displacement probe and reference positioning block, substitutes the mechanical scale reading mechanism, enabling precise measurement of welding seam dimensions with resolution better than 1 mm while eliminating the need for users to manually read small scale markings.
2Measurement precision
If the scale numbers on the gauge are made very small to increase measurement detail, then the measurement precision is improved, but it becomes difficult for users to read the values during measurement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical scale marking system with an electronic display system. The electronic displacement sensor converts the displacement of the probe into electrical signals that are processed and displayed digitally, allowing users to clearly read precise measurement values on a display screen rather than attempting to read small engraved or printed scale numbers.
3Productivity
If manual recording of measured values is required after each measurement, then the device structure remains simple, but the measurement process becomes time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual recording process with an automated data capture system. The electronic displacement sensor outputs measurement data in electrical signal form, which can be directly connected to and stored in external storage devices or processed by computers, eliminating the need for users to manually record each measurement value and significantly improving measurement efficiency.
4Measurement precision
If the measuring scale units are large (1 mm), then the device structure is simple, but the precision becomes insufficient for smaller unit scales such as 0.1 mm
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the measurement parameter resolution from coarse mechanical scale divisions to fine electronic displacement measurements. The electronic displacement sensor can detect and measure displacements with resolution of 0.01 mm or better, allowing the measurement system to resolve much smaller dimensions than the 1 mm scale divisions of conventional gauges.
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AI summary
An electronic welding seam gauge comprises a reference positioning block and an electronic displacement measuring member. The reference positioning block has a contacting surface that abuts against a first abutting surface to form a first reference point, and the electronic displacement measuring member is disposed at a side of the reference positioning block, having a displacement probe and a displaying portion, wherein a displacement that the displacement probe moves to abut against a second reference point of a second abutting surface with respect to the first reference point is displayed by the displaying portion for providing a more precise measurement with respect to the welding seam, so as to enable the welded product to comply with the standards.