Laser Alignment System with Merged Reflector and Slider
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a lack of alignment systems that utilize a reflected plane or line of laser light to align the longitudinal axis of an aligner at a preselected angle, which is essential for accurate measurement and alignment in construction and other applications.
Innovation Solution
The alignment system comprises a laser light generator with a plumb line that transmits a plane or line of laser light at a predetermined angle, combined with a reflector attached to a slider or aligner, allowing the laser light to intersect and create a visible line segment or dot at a contact zone, enabling precise alignment and distance measurement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a reflected plane or line of laser light is used to align the longitudinal axis of an aligner at a preselected angle, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases due to the need for separate reflector and aligner components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the reflector and aligner into a single integrated device where the reflector is mounted on the aligner body. This merging eliminates the need for separate components while maintaining the alignment function, thus reducing device complexity while preserving measurement precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated device serves multiple functions: it generates laser light, reflects the light at predetermined angles, and provides alignment reference lines simultaneously. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate components needed, addressing the device complexity issue while maintaining alignment precision.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the reflector is attached to a slider movable in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the aligner, then adaptability is improved allowing angle selection from parallel to perpendicular and oblique, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The slider mechanism allows the reflector to be dynamically repositioned along the longitudinal axis of the aligner, enabling variable reflection angles. This dynamic adjustment capability provides adaptability for different measurement scenarios while keeping the mechanism relatively simple through linear motion constraints.
Solution Approach 2:
The alignment device is segmented into functional modules: the fixed aligner body, the movable slider, and the adjustable reflector. This segmentation allows independent optimization of each component and facilitates the addition of movement capability without overwhelming complexity.
3Ease of repair
If the laser light generator and aligner are separate components, then ease of repair is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The alignment device is divided into distinct functional segments: the laser light generator, the aligner body, and the reflector assembly. This segmentation enables individual components to be replaced or repaired independently, improving ease of repair while maintaining a relatively compact integrated structure.
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
This solution provides a flexible and accurate alignment system that can be used with any tangible structure, allowing users to select reflection angles and measure distances, enhancing precision and usability in various applications such as construction and engineering.
Implementation Method 1
a laser light generator positioned at a preselected location; the laser light generator having a plumb line extending therethrough and transmitting the plane or line of laser light at a predetermined angle relative to the plumb line
Implementation Method 2
a reflector attached to a slider movable in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the aligner; when either the plane or the line of laser light intersects the reflector, a portion of the intersected plane or line of laser light is directed parallel to the longitudinal axis of the aligner
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AI summary
An alignment system transmitting a laser light at a predetermined angle. Selected embodiments can be utilized to measure distance.