Laser Level With Color Switching And Measurement Display Window

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing laser levels lack the ability to switch between different laser colors and do not have a display window to show measurements, making it difficult for users to take accurate measurements in various lighting environments and surfaces.

Innovation Solution

A laser level with a rectangular body that houses multiple laser outputs capable of switching between green and red light beams, along with a display window to show measurements in imperial or metric units, allowing for flexible mounting options such as a tripod or magnetic attachment to a wall.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a single color laser is used, then the device structure is simple, but the adaptability to different lighting environments is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptability to lighting environmentsVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The laser level incorporates a selectable laser color feature that allows dynamic switching between red and green laser beams based on lighting conditions. This dynamic adaptability enables the device to optimize visibility in different environments without requiring multiple separate devices, thus improving versatility while managing structural complexity through a single integrated system with color selection capability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Measurement precision

If no display window is included, then the device structure is simple, but the measurement precision is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement accuracyVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The display window serves as an intermediary element that visually presents measurement data to the user. By incorporating this display interface, the laser level can accurately measure distances and provide precise measurement indicia directly visible through the window, eliminating the need for additional separate measurement devices or complex reading mechanisms, thus improving measurement precision while keeping the overall structure relatively simple.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Adaptability or versatility

If multiple laser colors are included, then the adaptability to lighting environments is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelaser color optionsVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The laser level integrates multiple laser color options (red and green) within a single device, allowing it to perform the same basic function of projecting laser beams for measurement while adapting to different lighting conditions. This multi-functionality approach enables one device to replace multiple single-color laser levels, improving adaptability while managing complexity through unified design and control mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

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

Enhances user visibility and accuracy by allowing color selection based on environment and provides a clear display of measurements, enabling more precise and efficient measurement-taking in different settings.

Implementation Method 1

The laser level can be secured to a metal surface using a magnet

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetic attraction: Magnetism

Implementation Method 2

a self-leveling laser level and measurement locating instrument comprising a rectangular body with multiple laser light outputs wherein the color of the light beam can be changed from either green or red

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLaser light emission: Laser

Data Source

PatentUS11002542B1Laser level with a measurement display window
Publication Date: 2021.05.11 KING JEFFREY
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AI summary

A laser level with a measurement display window is disclosed herein. The self-leveling laser level and measurement locating instrument includes a rectangular body with multiple laser light outputs wherein the color of the light beam can be changed from either green or red. Additionally, the leveling tool can be secured to a metal surface using a magnet and can be mounted to a tripod or hand carried. The laser level also has a display window for displaying the measurement indicia acquired by the laser lines. Furthermore, the laser level is configured to take measurements either horizontally or vertically.