Level Gauge Structure for Simultaneous Angle and Direction Reading
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional level gauges can only indicate an offset angle of a gauging surface and fail to simultaneously provide the inclination direction, limiting their functionality.
Innovation Solution
A level gauge design incorporating a housing with a vertical member and a perpendicular member, along with an attracting device and rolling member, allows for the simultaneous determination of inclination angle and direction by maintaining the vertical member upright and using the rolling member's movement to indicate the inclination direction on a scale.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a conventional level gauge is used, then the offset angle can be indicated, but the inclination direction cannot be indicated simultaneously
Solution Approach 1:
The level gauge is divided into multiple functional components: a housing, a vertical member (plumb line) for indicating inclination direction, a perpendicular member (spirit level bubble) for indicating inclination angle, and a rolling member for verifying levelness. Each segment performs a specific measurement function, allowing simultaneous indication of both inclination direction and angle without requiring a single complex integrated system.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple measurement functions are integrated into one device, then measurement versatility is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple traditional measurement tools (plumb line, spirit level, and levelness verification device) into a single integrated housing. The vertical member, perpendicular member, and rolling member are all contained within one housing with a unified scale, allowing users to perform multiple measurement functions with one device rather than carrying separate tools.
Solution Approach 2:
The level gauge is designed as a multi-functional measurement device that can simultaneously indicate inclination direction (via vertical member), measure inclination angle (via perpendicular member), and verify levelness (via rolling member). This universal design allows the same device to perform multiple measurement tasks across different orientations and surfaces.
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 accurate and simultaneous measurement of inclination angle and direction of a gauging surface, facilitating effective leveling and adjustment.
Implementation Method 1
An axis of the vertical member 20 is maintained in a vertical orientation in a natural state
Implementation Method 2
a rolling member (40) rotationally arranged on an upper surface of the perpendicular member (30)
Data Source
AI summary
A level gauge includes a housing, a vertical member, and a perpendicular member. The housing includes a bottom wall and a side wall. A surface of the side wall includes a first scale. The bottom wall and the side wall enclose a receiving cavity. The vertical member is arranged in the receiving cavity and includes an axis maintained in a vertical orientation in a natural state. A center of gravity of the perpendicular member is arranged on top of the vertical member. A plane of the perpendicular member is maintained perpendicular to the axis of the vertical member. When the bottom wall is placed on a gauging surface, an inclination angle and inclination direction of the gauging surface are obtained simultaneously.