Compact Laser Projection Mount With Magnetic Fine Adjustment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional laser projection tools have bulky and cumbersome mounting accessories that are easily lost, and they require separate storage containers, lacking compactness and fine adjustment functionality.

Innovation Solution

A compact frame design for laser projection devices that includes a plurality of magnets and adjustment mechanisms, allowing for rotational and translational positioning, fine adjustment, and protection of the laser device during storage, while maintaining a low profile and providing mounting hardware for precise orientation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional mounting accessories are used for laser projection tools, then mounting capability is provided, but the device becomes bulky and cumbersome and requires separate storage containers

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting capabilityVSAvoiddevice bulk
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSVolume of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting accessories are integrated directly into the laser projection device housing, merging the mounting function with the main device structure. This eliminates the need for separate mounting hardware and storage containers, resolving the contradiction between providing mounting capability and reducing device bulk.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

2Adaptability or versatility

If conventional mounting accessories are used, then mounting function is provided, but the accessories are easily lost

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting functionVSAvoidaccessory retention
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

By integrating the mounting accessories permanently into the device housing, the invention ensures they cannot be lost. The mounting function is maintained while reliability is improved through permanent integration, eliminating the separation between device and accessories.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Volume of moving object

If a compact frame design is used, then device bulk is reduced, but fine adjustment functionality may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice bulkVSAvoidfine adjustment functionality
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The invention incorporates adjustable mounting positions within the compact frame structure, allowing dynamic repositioning of the laser device. This enables fine adjustment functionality to be maintained despite the reduced overall device bulk, as the adjustment mechanism is integrated into the compact design rather than requiring additional space.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

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 compact frame design enhances usability by providing fine adjustment and mounting capabilities while minimizing bulk, reducing the likelihood of loss and eliminating the need for separate storage, thus offering a more efficient and practical solution for laser projection tools.

Implementation Method 1

The first plurality of magnets interact with the magnet interface of the laser projection device to couple the laser projection device in a set of positions

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectMagnetism: Magnetism

Data Source

PatentUS11781865B2Laser projection tools and mounting accessories
Publication Date: 2023.10.10 MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP
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AI summary

A laser projection device with compact frame is provided, as is a corresponding frame or mount for one or more laser projection devices. In one embodiment the frame or mount includes a coupling interface that permits multiple coupling positions with respect to a laser projection device, such as at 90 degree intervals.