Laser Guy Wire Anchor Locator for Curved Transmission Lines
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for determining the anchor point of a guy wire for utility poles on curved sections are cumbersome, requiring multiple personnel and complex calculations, and are unsuitable for modern metallic poles and challenging environmental conditions.
Innovation Solution
A device comprising three arms and a focused light source, such as a laser, is used to project a bearing onto a surface, allowing a single technician to accurately determine the optimal location for the guy wire anchor by sighting adjacent poles and using the laser to indicate the correct direction for anchor placement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If existing methods using protractors and manual angle bisection are used, then measurement precision can be achieved, but device complexity and operation difficulty increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical protractor and manual calculation system with an optical laser beam system. The laser projects a visible bearing line directly to the anchor point location, eliminating the need for manual angle measurement, protractor usage, and mathematical calculations. This substitution of mechanical/optical systems dramatically reduces operational complexity while maintaining or improving measurement precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The laser beam serves as an intermediary element that transfers the angular information from the instrument to the anchor point location. Instead of requiring technicians to manually compute and sight the bearing, the laser acts as a mediator that visually connects the measurement reference to the target location, simplifying the entire process.
2Measurement precision
If multiple personnel are used for angle measurement and bisection, then measurement precision improves, but productivity decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The laser bearing system enables a single technician to perform the entire anchor point location task independently. The instrument automatically establishes the bearing line without requiring assistance from additional personnel for angle measurement or calculation verification. This self-service capability maintains measurement precision while significantly improving productivity by reducing the team size required.
3Measurement precision
If attachment to utility pole is required for angle determination, then measurement precision is improved, but adaptability decreases for modern metallic poles
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a tripod as an intermediary support structure that eliminates the need to attach directly to the utility pole. The tripod provides a stable, independent mounting platform for the instrument, allowing angle measurements to be taken without contacting the pole itself. This intermediary approach maintains measurement precision while greatly improving adaptability to various pole types, especially modern metallic poles that are difficult to attach to.
4Measurement precision
If complex computer systems are used for anchor point determination, then measurement precision improves, but ease of operation decreases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex electronic computer systems with a simple optical instrument based on laser physics. The device uses basic geometric principles and visible light projection to determine anchor point locations, eliminating the need for complex software, processors, or electronic calculations. This substitution maintains measurement precision while dramatically improving ease of operation through simple mechanical and optical mechanisms that are easy to understand and use in the field.
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 simplifies the process, enabling one-person operation and accurate anchor point determination, reducing the need for multiple technicians and improving usability in various environmental conditions.
Implementation Method 1
a focused light source, such as a laser, is used to project a bearing onto a surface
Data Source
AI summary
The present application provides a utility pole guy wire anchor point locating device, and method of using said device, for determining the anchor point location of a guy wire used on a utility pole that is part of a curved section of transmission pole line. The device may be used for assisting utility transmission line personnel in locating the directional bearing for positioning the anchor point at a desired distance form a utility pole without angle measure or bisection calculation, particularly on a curved section of a transmission line.