Integrated Sensor Assembly for Linear Motion Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional sensors for linear motion transmission devices have limited functionality, requiring multiple devices for measuring various physical parameters, which increases size and reduces accuracy, and cannot detect faults in real-time during operation.
Innovation Solution
A sensor assembly integrated with a base, electrical connection member, sensing unit containing multiple sensors (temperature and vibration sensors), and a contact member to resist environmental interference, allowing for direct monitoring of back clearance, collision, thermal displacement, and lubrication without separate sensors, and generating warning signals for immediate adjustments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate measuring devices are used to monitor different physical parameters, then measurement coverage is improved, but device complexity and size increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple separate measuring devices (vibration sensor, temperature sensor, and other physical parameter sensors) into a single integrated sensor assembly. This merging approach maintains comprehensive measurement coverage while reducing the overall number of devices, simplifying the system structure, and decreasing the space required for installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The sensor assembly is designed as a multi-functional device capable of measuring multiple physical parameters simultaneously (vibration, temperature, and other parameters relevant to linear motion transmission). This universal design eliminates the need for multiple single-function devices, thereby reducing device complexity while maintaining comprehensive monitoring capability.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple separate measuring devices are used to monitor different physical parameters, then measurement coverage is improved, but the size of the linear motion transmission apparatus increases
Solution Approach 1:
By merging multiple measuring devices into a single compact sensor assembly, the patent significantly reduces the total volume occupied by monitoring equipment. The integrated design allows all sensors to share a common housing and mounting structure, minimizing the space required compared to installing separate devices for each parameter.
3Measurement precision
If measurement is performed before and during operation with separate devices, then parameter monitoring is improved, but time consumption and labor increase
Solution Approach 1:
The integrated sensor assembly enables simultaneous measurement of multiple parameters through a single installation and measurement process. This eliminates the need for sequential measurements with separate devices, thereby maintaining comprehensive parameter monitoring while significantly reducing the time and labor required.
4Device complexity
If a single-function sensor is used, then device simplicity is improved, but measurement versatility deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor assembly is designed as a multi-functional device that can measure multiple physical parameters (vibration, temperature, and other parameters) simultaneously. This universal design maintains relative simplicity through integrated architecture while providing comprehensive measurement versatility, eliminating the need for multiple single-function devices.
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 precise, real-time monitoring and adjustment of linear motion transmission devices, reducing the need for multiple sensors and improving operational accuracy by combining temperature and vibration signals to calculate key parameters, thus enhancing production efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a temperature sensor and a vibration sensor which are disposed in the base (10)
Implementation Method 2
a temperature sensor and a vibration sensor which are disposed in the base (10)
Data Source
AI summary
A sensor assembly includes: a base with an installation space; an electrical connection member disposed on the base; a sensing unit including at least two physical sensors and one integrated circuit board; and a contact member disposed at one end of the base. The sensor assembly is a combination of the temperature sensor and the vibration sensor, the main physical parameters (including back clearance, collision, thermal displacement and lubrication) regarding the operation of the linear motion transmission device can be calculated based on the temperature signal and vibration signals, without requiring the installation of separate different sensors. Therefore, installation space is reduced. The sensor assembly is directly abutted against the linear motion transmission device to detect the change of various physical values in a most direct manner.