Single Laser Transmitter Point Layout System
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional point layout systems on construction sites are labor-intensive and require multiple operators, making them inefficient and prone to errors, especially when locating points of interest outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Innovation Solution
A single laser controller system with a rotatable laser light transmitter and electronic distance measuring instrument, combined with a remote controller and movable target, creates a visible vertical laser plane and line on the jobsite floor, allowing a single user to accurately locate points of interest using a visible laser light line and distance measurements.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If conventional point layout systems are used, then measurement precision can be maintained, but device complexity and labor requirements increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the laser transmitter and electronic distance measuring instrument into a single integrated controller unit. This merging eliminates the need for multiple separate devices and operators while maintaining measurement precision through coordinated operation of the integrated components.
Solution Approach 2:
The single laser controller performs multiple functions: it generates the vertical laser plane for visual alignment, measures electronic distances to points of interest, and provides automated calculation of point locations. This multi-functionality replaces conventional systems that required separate devices for each function.
2Measurement precision
If conventional point layout systems are used, then comprehensive measurement capabilities are available, but productivity decreases due to multiple operators being required
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides automated calculation and display of point locations based on the laser alignment and electronic distance measurements. The single operator can independently complete the layout work without requiring additional operators to coordinate measurements or calculate positions, thereby increasing productivity while maintaining measurement capability.
3Reliability
If conventional point layout systems are used, then reliable measurements can be obtained, but ease of operation deteriorates due to complex coordination requirements
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating the laser transmitter and distance measuring instrument into a single controller, the system eliminates the complex coordination required between multiple operators and separate devices. The unified control interface and automated calculations simplify operation while maintaining measurement reliability through consistent, coordinated function of the integrated components.
4Ease of operation
If a single laser controller system is used, then ease of operation and productivity are improved, but device complexity increases compared to simple laser transmitters
Solution Approach 1:
The single laser controller is designed as a multi-functional integrated system that combines laser transmission, electronic distance measurement, and automated calculation capabilities. This universal design consolidates multiple functions into one device, improving ease of operation by allowing single-user control while the internal integration manages the inherent complexity.
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
This system simplifies point layout by enabling a single user to efficiently and accurately mark points on the site, reducing labor and errors, and can operate effectively in various outdoor conditions.
Implementation Method 1
a laser light transmitter that emits a substantially vertical plane of visible laser light
Implementation Method 2
an electronic distance measuring instrument that measures a physical distance between itself and the target
Data Source
AI summary
A laser controller having an electronic distance measuring instrument and a laser light transmitter creating a vertical laser plane is used with a remote controller and a movable target for point layout tasks. The electronic distance measurer and laser transmitter are mounted on the same vertical pivot axis. Once the system is set-up for a particular jobsite, the laser plane can be aimed at a specific point of interest on the jobsite floor, and a visible laser light line will then appear on the floor, from the laser controller, all the way to that point of interest. The distance measuring instrument is aimed along the same heading as the laser plane, and it gives the distance to the movable target, which is moved along the visible laser light line, until reaching the specified distance, and thereby find the point of interest.