Elevated Laser Beam Positioning Device for Stable Vertical Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing laser positioning devices for construction are insecure, unstable, and require continuous hand-held operation, making them impractical for precise vertical alignment and susceptible to wind disturbances.
Innovation Solution
A self-spacing laser mounting platform with a telescoping pole and versatile hanging mechanisms that securely attach to walls and other surfaces, allowing for hands-free operation and stable projection of plumb laser beams at standardized offset distances.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a laser device is contained within a conventional plumb bob housing, then it can produce a plumb laser beam, but it is inherently insecure and unstable requiring continuous hand-held operation
Solution Approach 1:
The device is divided into separate functional components: a mounting platform for stable positioning, a telescoping pole for height adjustment and support, and the laser device itself. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function optimally - the platform provides stability while the laser provides precision measurement.
Solution Approach 2:
A mounting platform acts as an intermediary between the laser device and the user's hand. This platform provides a stable base that eliminates the need for continuous hand-held operation, thereby improving reliability while maintaining measurement precision.
2Reliability
If a plumb bob is used for vertical positioning, then it provides a stable reference line, but it is susceptible to wind disturbance and requires two-person operation
Solution Approach 1:
The traditional mechanical plumb bob system is replaced with a laser-based optical system. The laser device projects a visible plumb line that is not susceptible to wind disturbance, eliminating the need for a heavy bob and string while maintaining stability. This substitution also enables one-person operation as the laser provides a clear, stable reference without requiring manual stabilization.
3Adaptability or versatility
If a laser device is hand-held at height for positioning, then it can be positioned flexibly, but it is inherently insecure and subject to disturbance
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting platform incorporates adjustable and adaptable mounting mechanisms that can accommodate different positioning requirements while providing secure attachment. The system transitions from static hand-held positioning to dynamic, securely mounted positioning that maintains both flexibility and stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting platform serves as an intermediary that secures the laser device to stable surfaces or structures. This intermediary provides a secure mounting solution that maintains beam stability while allowing the device to be positioned at various heights and locations through the telescoping pole and adjustable mounting options.
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AI summary
A leveling device that facilitates quick and precise placement of laser beams at a standardized distance from the surfaces against which it bears for the purpose of establishing plumb and level reference lines. It includes a mounting platform that includes various methods of bearing and attachment, including a telescoping pole that includes various features for deployment and stabilization. While the device can be used as a conventional level, it is specifically designed to be temporarily attached to vertical surfaces by a variety of methods, enabling all the advantages of laser use for the operation of plumb alignment, and also eliminating the need for a full time attendant.