Laser Level Meter Suction Attachment and Integrated Spirit Level
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing laser levels have poor mounting flexibility due to fixed fasteners and require complex suction apparatuses with auxiliary components, which struggle to attach reliably to rough or uneven surfaces, and require time-consuming fitting adjustments for spirit level calibration.
Innovation Solution
A laser level design featuring a suction attachment apparatus with a fan and motor for quick and reliable attachment to complex surfaces, eliminating the need for soft rubber and hoses, and integrating two spirit levels as a single piece for simplified calibration.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a suction apparatus with motor and pump is used to enable flexible mounting, then mounting flexibility is improved, but device complexity increases due to many auxiliary components
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates the motor and fan into a single integrated assembly where the motor drives the fan directly. This merging of components eliminates the need for separate housings, mounting brackets, and connection mechanisms that would be required for separate motor and pump components, thereby reducing overall device complexity while maintaining mounting flexibility
Solution Approach 2:
The suction attachment apparatus is designed to function on multiple surface types (smooth walls, rough surfaces, uneven surfaces) using the same basic motor-fan structure. The apparatus creates negative pressure through the fan that can adapt to various surface geometries, eliminating the need for different mounting mechanisms for different surfaces, thus reducing complexity
2Adaptability or versatility
If a suction apparatus with motor and pump is used to attach to rough or uneven surfaces, then adaptability to complex surfaces is improved, but reliability of attachment deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a fan-driven pneumatic suction system that creates negative pressure to attach the laser level to the surface. The pneumatic force can adapt to varying surface geometries and maintain reliable attachment by adjusting the suction force, working effectively on smooth, rough, and uneven surfaces without requiring mechanical contact points
3Measurement precision
If separate spirit levels for X and Y axis calibration are used, then measurement precision is improved, but fitting time increases due to adjustment and retesting
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines two separate spirit levels (X-axis and Y-axis) into a single integrated spirit level assembly. This merged design allows both calibration functions to be achieved through one unified adjustment mechanism, eliminating the need for separate fitting and retesting operations while maintaining the precision of both axes
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated spirit level assembly is pre-calibrated during manufacturing with both X and Y axis orientations correctly established. This preliminary calibration eliminates the need for field adjustment and retesting, allowing users to simply attach the device and begin use, significantly reducing fitting time while preserving measurement precision
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
The solution provides a compact, simplified structure for reliable attachment to complex surfaces and ensures precise levelness calibration with reduced assembly and production costs, enhancing practicality and efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
the fan rotating to suck air from between the cavity and a mounting surface of the laser level through the gas suction port
Data Source
AI summary
A laser level meter, comprising a housing, wherein a laser assembly is mounted on the housing, the lower end portion of the housing is further provided with an end cover, the end cover is recessed towards the interior of the housing to form a cavity, and an air suction port is provided in the cavity. The laser level meter further comprises a suction device arranged in the housing, wherein the suction device comprises a fan, and the fan rotates so as to suck air between the cavity and a mounting surface of the laser level meter from the air suction port.