Intelligent Measuring Tape with Digital Storage and Angle Detection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Traditional measuring tapes require manual note-taking and struggle with accurate measurements on workpieces with compound angles, often leading to misplaced writing tools and clumsy measurement techniques.
Innovation Solution
A digital workpiece measurement system with a flexible tape, incremental switch mechanisms, and a display screen for digital storage and transmission of measurements, including functions for determining short and long points and square angles, allowing for precise and efficient measurement recording and data management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If traditional manual measuring tape is used, then the device complexity is low, but the measurement precision and data management efficiency deteriorate due to manual note-taking and lack of digital storage
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a traditional measuring tape with digital components including a display screen, processor, and data storage unit into an integrated intelligent measuring system. The measuring tape, housing, and digital electronics are merged into a single device that performs both mechanical measurement and digital data processing functions simultaneously.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual note-taking mechanisms with electronic digital storage and display systems. Instead of using paper and pencil for recording measurements, the system uses a display screen to show measurements digitally and a data storage unit to save measurement data electronically, eliminating the need for separate writing implements.
2Ease of operation
If writing implements are carried separately for note-taking, then the measurement function is simple, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to misplaced tools and manual recording
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the measuring function with data recording and storage functions into a single integrated device. The measuring tape, display screen, processor, and data storage unit work together as one unified system, eliminating the need to carry separate writing implements for note-taking.
Solution Approach 2:
The intelligent measuring system performs automatic data recording and storage without requiring separate manual note-taking tools. The display screen automatically shows measurements as they are taken, and the data storage unit automatically saves the data, making the system self-sufficient for both measurement and documentation purposes.
3Measurement precision
If end hook is used for measurement, then the device complexity is low, but the measurement precision deteriorates on workpieces with compound angles or without right angles
Solution Approach 1:
The patent provides multiple switch mechanisms (incremental switch, short point switch, long point switch, square check switch) that enable the measuring device to adapt to various measurement scenarios including compound angles, short points, long points, and square edges. This multi-functionality allows accurate measurements on diverse workpiece geometries without requiring separate specialized tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent makes the measuring system adaptable and flexible through programmable switch mechanisms that can be configured for different measurement types. The system dynamically adjusts its measurement approach based on the workpiece geometry, allowing transitions between different measurement modes (incremental, short point, long point, square check) as needed.
4Loss of information
If measurements are not digitally stored, then the device complexity is low, but the loss of information increases due to forgetting measurements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual note-taking systems with electronic digital storage. Instead of using paper and pencil to record measurements, the system uses a data storage unit to save measurement data electronically, preventing information loss through forgetting or misplacement of physical notes.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent provides immediate digital feedback through a display screen that shows measurements as they are taken. This real-time display confirms the measurement data is captured accurately and reduces the risk of information loss by providing immediate visual verification of the recorded measurements.
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AI summary
A digital workpiece measurement system and method for intelligent measurements measures the length, angles, and characteristics of a workpiece, and then automatically displays the measurement and the other identifying measurement related data in a digital, incrementally adjustable manner. The workpiece measurement system provides a flexible measuring tape and micrometer head that electronically measures the distance between a starting measuring point and an ending measuring point. The short point, long point, square cut angle, and characteristics of the workpiece are inputted into the system. Various functions controlled by short, long, and square check switch mechanisms allow for manually inputting the measurements, incrementally editing the measurements, identifying the short point, long point, and square edges of the workpiece, and transmit the measurements and other data to a remote data storage unit for future processing and measurement analysis. The system also detachably attaches to a belt or wall through a clip or adhesive.