Laser Level Internal Adjustable Platform for Compact Multi-Axis Self-Leveling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing laser levels often require multiple motors to adjust each axis independently, resulting in a bulky and less compact design.
Innovation Solution
A laser level with a platform that is pivotally coupled to a housing and adjusted via two motors to rotate along multiple axes, allowing for a more compact self-leveling mechanism.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If multiple motors are used to adjust each axis independently, then adjustment precision is improved, but device size increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple adjustment functions into a single motor system. The first motor rotates the platform about a first axis, and the same motor also rotates the base about a second axis when the platform is in a predetermined position. This merging of functions reduces the number of motors needed while maintaining precise adjustment capabilities through coordinated control.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically changes its operational mode based on the platform's position. When the platform reaches a predetermined position, the motor transitions from rotating the platform about the first axis to rotating the base about the second axis. This dynamic switching allows one motor to effectively perform the work of multiple motors while maintaining precision.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple motors are used for multi-axis adjustment, then adjustment capability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The single motor is designed to perform multiple functions: it can rotate the platform about the first axis and also rotate the base about the second axis. The motor serves as a universal actuator for different adjustment operations, reducing device complexity while maintaining versatile adjustment capability through position-dependent function switching.
Solution Approach 2:
The system uses dynamic function allocation where the motor's role changes based on platform position. The control system dynamically determines whether the motor should adjust the platform or the base, creating a flexible, adaptive system that achieves multi-axis adjustment capability without requiring multiple dedicated motors for each axis.
Data Source
AI summary
A laser level emits one or more planar lasers that can be self-leveled via one or more internal leveling systems. The motors bias a platform to rotate the laser emitters to a targeted orientation, such as via the motors collectively rotating the laser emitters in response to instructions to rotate with respect to one or more axes.