Laser Leveling Assembly With Clamp-Mounted Emitters for Solo Marking
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing leveling devices lack the integration of laser emitters and clamps that allow for secure mounting and efficient leveling of objects without additional assistance.
Innovation Solution
A bubble level with integrated first laser emitters and clamps, each equipped with second laser emitters, for emitting focused beams of light to facilitate precise leveling and mounting to support objects.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a bubble level with integrated laser emitters is used, then leveling precision and efficiency are improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple functions (bubble level indication, laser line projection, and clamp mounting) into a single integrated device. The level body houses both the bubble level mechanism and first laser emitters, while the clamps provide both mechanical attachment and second laser emitters, eliminating the need for separate leveling and marking devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamps serve multiple functions: they provide mechanical attachment to support objects, hold the level body securely, and project laser lines independently or in combination with the level's lasers. This multi-functionality reduces the number of separate tools needed while maintaining high measurement precision.
2Manufacturing precision
If multiple laser emitters are integrated into the level and clamps, then installation accuracy is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The laser projection system is segmented into multiple independent laser emitters positioned at different locations (level body and clamps). Each emitter projects its own laser line, providing multiple reference lines simultaneously that can be used independently or in combination, thereby improving installation accuracy without requiring a single complex projection system.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds vertical dimension to laser projection by mounting laser emitters on the clamps that extend outward from the level body. This creates laser lines at different spatial positions and orientations, providing comprehensive coverage for leveling objects in three-dimensional space and enhancing installation accuracy.
3Productivity
If clamps with laser emitters are used for mounting, then solo operation efficiency is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The clamps are designed to be self-contained units with integrated laser emitters that can project reference lines independently of the level body. This allows the clamps to serve themselves as both mounting mechanisms and leveling tools, enabling solo operation without requiring additional assistants or separate marking devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The clamps are pre-equipped with laser emitters and mounting capabilities before use. When attached to support objects, they immediately provide both mechanical attachment and laser reference lines, eliminating the need for separate mounting and marking steps and enabling efficient solo operation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables solo workers to efficiently and precisely establish level marks on surfaces, enhancing installation accuracy and efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
A pair of first laser emitters integrated into opposing ends of the level for emitting a focused beam of light onto a surface
Data Source
AI summary
A laser leveling assembly includes a level to indicate level along a variety of planes for a worker. A pair of first laser emitters is integrated into opposing ends of the level to emit a focused beam of light outwardly from the level onto a surface. A pair of clamps is provided which each has a first gripping element and a second gripping element. The first gripping element associated with each of the pair of clamps receives the level for attaching the pair of clamps to the level to receive a support object thereby facilitating the level to be affixed to the support object. A pair of second laser emitters is each integrated into a respective one of the pair of clamps to emit a focused beam of light outwardly from the respective clamp onto the surface for assisting the worker with visually identifying a level mark on the surface.