Laser Projection Stand With Pivoting Legs for Low-Height Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mounting accessories for laser projection devices are cumbersome and unable to be mounted at lower heights, lacking the necessary fine adjustment and compact size for efficient use.
Innovation Solution
A support structure for laser levels featuring pivotally coupled legs, a central axis, support arms, and a frame that allows for the laser projection device to be repositioned and rotated, providing a compact and adjustable mounting solution with fine adjustment capabilities.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional mounting accessories are used for laser projection devices, then the device can be mounted, but the mounting structure becomes cumbersome and cannot be mounted at lower heights
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure employs pivotally coupled legs and support arms that can dynamically adjust their configuration. The legs pivot relative to each other and to the platform, allowing the structure to adapt to different mounting heights and surface conditions, transforming a static cumbersome structure into a dynamic adaptable one
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting structure is divided into separate pivotally coupled components including multiple legs, support arms, and a frame. This segmentation allows each component to be independently positioned and adjusted, enabling compact folding configurations for low mounting while maintaining structural integrity when deployed
2Measurement precision
If conventional mounting accessories are used, then the device can be mounted, but fine adjustment capabilities are lacking
Solution Approach 1:
The pivotally coupled joints throughout the mounting structure provide dynamic adjustment capabilities, allowing operators to make fine adjustments to the position and orientation of the laser projection device by simply moving the legs and support arms to precise angular positions
Solution Approach 2:
The mounting structure serves multiple functions: it provides stable support, enables fine adjustment for precise alignment, and allows rotation of the laser device. The same pivotally coupled mechanism that provides adaptability also enables fine adjustment, eliminating the need for separate adjustment mechanisms
3Volume of moving object
If conventional mounting accessories are used, then the device can be mounted, but the structure lacks compact size for efficient use
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting structure is designed to fold into a compact configuration where the support arms nest between the legs and the overall structure collapses to a minimal volume. The pivotally coupled joints enable the arms to tuck alongside the legs, creating a space-efficient stored configuration while maintaining full mounting flexibility when deployed
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AI summary
A stand for a laser projection device is provided. The stand includes a mounting structure that couples to the laser projection device. In one embodiment the stand includes three legs that are coupled together at a junction, and a central column extends downward from the junction and the mounting structure is coupled to the mounting structure, thereby permitting the laser projection device to emit light towards a ground.