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, enabling precise alignment and compact design.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional mounting accessories are used for laser projection devices, then the device can be mounted, but the mounting system becomes cumbersome and cannot be mounted at lower heights

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting height adaptabilityVSAvoidmounting system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The mounting system employs dynamically adjustable components including telescopic legs with multiple height positions and pivotally coupled support arms that can be adjusted to various angles. This allows the laser projection device to be mounted at different heights and orientations, directly resolving the contradiction between mounting height adaptability and system complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting system is divided into separate functional segments: telescopic legs for height adjustment, pivotally coupled support arms for angular positioning, and a frame for device mounting. This segmentation allows each component to be independently adjusted, providing versatility without creating a cumbersome integrated system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

2Measurement precision

If conventional mounting accessories are used, then the device can be mounted, but fine adjustment capability is lacking

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvealignment precisionVSAvoidadjustment ease
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The support arms are pivotally coupled to the legs, enabling dynamic adjustment of the arm angles relative to the legs. This pivotal connection provides fine adjustment capability for precise laser alignment while maintaining ease of operation through simple rotational movements rather than complex mechanical adjustments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The mounting system is designed with pre-configured pivotal joints and telescopic mechanisms that are ready for adjustment before use. The legs can be preliminarily extended to desired heights, and support arms can be preliminarily positioned at appropriate angles, facilitating quick and precise alignment without requiring complex post-installation adjustments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

3Volume of moving object

If a compact mounting system is designed, then the size is reduced, but adjustment capability may be limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemounting system sizeVSAvoidadjustment capability
Core Design Contradiction:
Volume of moving objectVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The support arms are positioned within the space defined by the legs and frame structure, utilizing the available volume efficiently. The pivotal coupling allows the arms to rotate within the compact footprint created by the leg arrangement, providing extensive adjustment capability without increasing the overall mounting system volume.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

Solution Approach 2:

The compact mounting system achieves full adjustment capability through dynamic pivotal connections rather than requiring additional space for multiple fixed-position mounts. The legs and support arms can be dynamically reconfigured to various positions within the compact structure, maintaining versatility while minimizing volume.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Data Source

PatentUS11852285B2Stand for laser projection tool
Publication Date: 2023.12.26 MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP
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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.