Laser Roller Diameter Error Measurement Device

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Solution Overview

Problem

There is a lack of devices that can accurately measure the diameter error of rollers in planetary roller screws, which affects the operational stability and service life of these screws.

Innovation Solution

A device comprising a roller fixing device, a laser measuring device, and a screw driving device is designed to accurately measure the diameter error of rollers. The roller fixing device securely holds the roller, the laser measuring device measures the diameter with high precision, and the screw driving device facilitates the movement of the measuring device.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional measurement methods are used for roller diameter, then the measurement process is simple, but the measurement precision is insufficient and cannot accurately detect diameter errors

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveroller diameter measurement precisionVSAvoidmeasurement device structure complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical measurement methods with a laser measurement system. The laser sensor emits light to the roller surface and detects the reflected light to measure diameter, eliminating mechanical contact and achieving non-contact high-precision measurement of roller diameter errors

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a laser as an intermediary between the measurement system and the roller. The laser beam serves as the measuring medium that interacts with the roller surface to obtain diameter information without direct mechanical contact, enabling precise error detection

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If manual measurement methods are used, then the device structure is simple, but human error cannot be reduced and measurement consistency is poor

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemeasurement reliability and consistencyVSAvoidmeasurement system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The measurement system performs self-measurement through automated laser scanning and data processing. The system independently completes the measurement process without human intervention, eliminating human error and ensuring consistent, reliable measurements across multiple rollers

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a feedback mechanism where the laser sensor continuously monitors the roller diameter and the system processes the data to provide measurement results. This closed-loop feedback ensures accurate detection and recording of diameter errors, improving measurement reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Manufacturing precision

If rollers with diameter errors are used in planetary roller screws, then the manufacturing cost is lower, but the operational stability and service life are severely affected

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveroller diameter consistencyVSAvoidroller manufacturing difficulty
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary measurement and selection of rollers before they are assembled into planetary roller screws. By measuring and identifying rollers with consistent diameter dimensions in advance, the system ensures high manufacturing precision and uniformity, preventing operational instability and extending service life

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

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 device significantly reduces human error and provides accurate measurements of roller diameter errors, ensuring consistency among multiple rollers, which enhances the operational stability and service life of planetary roller screws.

Implementation Method 1

a laser emitting component and a laser receiving component are oppositely arranged, the laser emitting component is connected to the first moving component, and the laser receiving component is connected to the second moving component

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLaser: Laser

Data Source

PatentUS12276491B1Device for measuring diameter error of roller for threaded pair transmission
Publication Date: 2025.04.15 SHANGHAI JIAOTONG UNIV
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  • US12276491B1 patent drawing
  • US12276491B1 patent drawing

AI summary

A device for measuring a diameter error of a roller for threaded pair transmission in the technical field of power machinery, comprising a roller fixing device, a laser measuring device, a screw driving device, and a roller to be measured. The roller fixing device comprises a fixing rod, a supporting structure, guide rails, nut-bolt pairs and a fixing beam, to fix the roller. The laser measuring device comprises pressing columns, laser sensors, laser receiving plates, laser sensor placement plates and moving structures, which ensure the verticality of the roller. The screw driving device comprises ball screw pairs, bearings, nuts, nut connecting bolts and cranks, to drive the moving structures to ensure the distance between the laser measuring device and the roller. The roller diameter error measuring device of the present disclosure is simple to operate, has fewer human influence factors, and has high measurement accuracy.