Extendable Plumb Level with Telescopic Segments
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mechanisms are inefficient for measuring the plumb of vertical structures like walls and glass panels, as they lack the ability to extend to variable lengths and accurately determine plumbness, leading to errors and increased installation time and costs.
Innovation Solution
An extendable plumb and level measuring device with interconnected members, a sliding stopper mechanism, and a level measuring device, allowing for adjustable length and precise plumb measurements by ensuring the device is level before measuring the plumb of a construction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional spirit levels are used to measure plumb on vertical structures, then the device is simple to use, but the measurement accuracy and efficiency are insufficient for variable length structures
Solution Approach 1:
The measuring device is divided into multiple telescopic segments that can extend and retract. The main body contains a first telescopic member with a second telescopic member inside it, allowing the device to adjust its length to match different wall heights while maintaining measurement accuracy through integrated spirit levels and measuring scales on each segment.
Solution Approach 2:
The device employs a nested telescopic structure where the third member is disposed within the second member, which is disposed within the first member. This nested configuration allows compact storage when retracted and extended length when needed, enabling the device to measure plumb on structures of variable lengths without requiring multiple different-sized tools.
2Productivity
If conventional mechanisms are used for measuring plumb on variable length structures, then the device is compact, but the installation time and efficiency increase
Solution Approach 1:
The device incorporates telescopic members that can dynamically extend and retract to match the height of the structure being measured. This dynamic adjustment capability allows the device to quickly adapt to different wall heights without requiring repositioning or multiple tools, significantly reducing measurement time and improving installation efficiency.
Solution Approach 2:
The measuring device integrates multiple functions including plumb measurement, level measurement, and length measurement within a single telescopic structure. The device can measure both the vertical plumb alignment and the actual length of the wall simultaneously, eliminating the need for separate measurement tools and procedures, thereby reducing overall installation time.
3Adaptability or versatility
If extendable members are used to reach variable heights, then the measurement range increases, but the device stability decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The telescopic structure is segmented into multiple lockable sections with securing mechanisms at each telescopic interface. These securing mechanisms lock the extended members in place during measurement, preventing unwanted movement and maintaining stability despite the extended length. The segmented design with lock points distributes the structural load and maintains rigidity throughout the extended configuration.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables quick and accurate plumb measurements across various lengths, reducing installation time and errors, and allowing for precise cutting of glass panels to fit within tile walls, improving efficiency and reducing costs compared to traditional methods.
Implementation Method 1
The device utilizes a spirit level or digital reader to determine when the device itself is level
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure includes an extendable plumb and level measuring device and associated usage method. The device can utilize interconnected members including a first, a second, and a third member. For example, the third member can be slidingly disposed within the first and second members to extend the device to a set and arbitrary length. The measuring device utilizes a spirit level or digital reader to determine when the device itself is level responsive to positioning a extendable stopper against a construction, such as a wall, door, panel, and the like. Once level, a measuring device, such as a ruler, disposed within the device can be utilized to measure the plumb of the construction. Additionally, the device can function as an extendable level to measure an arbitrary length.