Laser Positioning Apparatus Multi-Direction Measurement

Solution Overview

Problem

Existing laser positioning apparatus require multiple independent units or rotation to measure distances in different directions, which complicates the structure and increases manufacturing costs.

Innovation Solution

A single laser positioning apparatus with a laser emitting module, a beam splitter mirror for direction adjustment, and distance determining modules to measure distances in two perpendicular directions using a single laser emitting module, simplifying the structure and reducing costs.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If multiple independent laser positioning apparatus are used to measure distances in different directions, then measurement capability in multiple directions is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing cost increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemeasurement capability in multiple directionsVSAvoidstructure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple laser emitting modules into a single integrated apparatus. The laser emitting module generates multiple laser beams that are directed along different axes using reflective surfaces, allowing one device to perform measurements in multiple directions that would otherwise require separate independent apparatus.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The single laser positioning apparatus is designed to perform multiple functions by measuring distances along different spatial axes simultaneously. The apparatus uses reflective surfaces to direct laser beams along first and second axes, enabling it to replace multiple specialized devices with one universal measurement tool.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple independent laser positioning apparatus are used to measure distances in different directions, then measurement capability in multiple directions is improved, but manufacturing cost increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemeasurement capability in multiple directionsVSAvoidmanufacturing cost

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple laser emitting modules into a single integrated apparatus. The laser emitting module generates multiple laser beams that are directed along different axes using reflective surfaces, allowing one device to perform measurements in multiple directions that would otherwise require separate independent apparatus.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Adaptability or versatility

If the laser positioning apparatus is rotated to measure distances in different directions, then measurement capability in multiple directions is improved, but measurement time and operational complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemeasurement capability in multiple directionsVSAvoidmeasurement time

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the measurement function into separate spatial channels by using reflective surfaces to direct laser beams along different fixed axes. This segmentation allows simultaneous or sequential measurement in multiple directions without requiring physical rotation of the entire apparatus, reducing measurement time and operational complexity.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses reflective surfaces that can be dynamically adjusted or positioned to direct laser beams along different axes. This dynamic optical steering capability allows the apparatus to switch between measurement directions without mechanical rotation, maintaining adaptability while reducing measurement time.

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

Enables efficient measurement of distances in two directions without rotation, simplifying the apparatus structure and reducing manufacturing costs while maintaining high precision.

Implementation Method 1

a beam splitter mirror configured to adjust the first laser to a second laser in a first direction and a third laser in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectReflection: Reflection

Data Source

PatentUS11709228B2Laser positioning apparatus and laser positioning method

Publication Date: 2023.07.25 NORTHWEST INSTRUMENTATION INC

AI summary

The present invention relates to a laser positioning apparatus and a laser positioning method, the laser positioning apparatus comprises a laser emitting module configured to generate a first laser; a laser direction adjusting module configured to adjust the first laser to a second laser in a first direction and a third laser in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction; a distance determining module configured to receive the laser reflected or diffused back by the second laser on a surface of a first object to be measured to determine a distance from the laser positioning apparatus to the first object to be measured, and/or receive the laser reflected or diffused back by the third laser on a surface of a second object to be measured to determine a distance from the laser positioning apparatus to the second object to be measured.