Leveling Tool With Perpendicular Detectors For Multi-Dimensional Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional leveling tools require frequent switching between leveling devices and screed devices while working with uncured building materials, making it difficult to continuously monitor levelness in multiple dimensions and handle buildup effectively.
Innovation Solution
A leveling tool with at least two perpendicular level detectors mounted on a clamp that can be securely attached to a screed device, allowing continuous monitoring and adjustment of levelness in multiple dimensions without the need for frequent device changes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a builder uses separate leveling devices and screed devices, then each device can be optimized for its specific function, but the builder must frequently switch between devices making it difficult to continuously monitor levelness in multiple dimensions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple level detectors (at least two in perpendicular directions) and a screed device into a single integrated tool. The level detectors are mounted on the screed device or on a clamp that attaches to it, allowing the builder to monitor levelness in multiple dimensions while performing screeding operations without switching devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated tool serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as both a screed device for smoothing concrete and as a leveling device with multiple detectors for monitoring levelness in different dimensions. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate tools and frequent switching.
2Ease of manufacture
If a builder uses conventional leveling devices with bubble levels, then the devices are simple and easy to manufacture, but they can only measure levelness in one dimension at a time requiring multiple devices for multi-dimensional monitoring
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple conventional bubble level detectors into a single integrated tool. By mounting at least two level detectors on one screed device or clamp, the system achieves multi-dimensional monitoring capability without requiring multiple separate devices, thus reducing overall system complexity while maintaining manufacturing simplicity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds dimensional capability by incorporating level detectors oriented in perpendicular directions. This allows the single device to monitor levelness in multiple dimensions simultaneously, transforming a one-dimensional measurement tool into a multi-dimensional measurement and screeding device.
3Productivity
If a screed device contacts uncured building material, then the screed can effectively level the material, but the leveling device may also contact the material causing contamination or interference
Solution Approach 1:
By combining the level detectors and screed function into a single integrated tool, the system ensures that the same device that monitors levelness is the device performing the screeding operation. This eliminates the problem of separate leveling devices contacting contaminated material, as the integrated tool is designed to handle both functions simultaneously.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables continuous monitoring and adjustment of levelness in multiple dimensions, ensuring planarity and levelness of uncured building materials, even with buildup, by allowing a single device to handle both leveling and screeding tasks efficiently.
Implementation Method 1
The provided leveling tool has at least two leveling devices mounted thereupon that are in substantially perpendicular directions
Data Source
AI summary
A leveling tool is provided that includes an elongated base member having a first set of opposing sides, the first set of opposing sides having a smooth, even edge. The leveling tool also includes a clamp that has at least one level detecting element disposed thereon, is flexible, and fits snugly around a second set of opposing sides of the elongated base member.