Liquid Jet Position Detection Using a Collision Measuring Point
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing methods for determining the precise position of a liquid jet, especially for optically guiding a laser beam, are either technically complex or cannot be automated, making it difficult to retrofit existing setups and ensure high-precision positioning.
Innovation Solution
A method involving a collision object with a measuring point, where the state of the liquid jet is detected in two configurations, and the change between these configurations is observed to determine the jet's position and orientation with minimal technical expense.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If complex measurement devices (CCD cameras, laser micrometers) are used to determine liquid jet position, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the essential measurement function from complex measurement devices and implements it through a simple collision object with measuring points. Instead of using CCD cameras or laser micrometers, the system uses a collision object that interacts with the liquid jet to generate detectable signals, thereby achieving position determination with minimal technical expense and system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The collision object serves dual purposes: it is both the target for liquid jet positioning and the measurement device itself. The measuring points on the collision object automatically detect liquid jet interaction without requiring external complex measurement equipment, enabling the system to measure its own state through the collision interaction.
2Productivity
If automated measurement methods are implemented, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The collision object with measuring points enables automated measurement by self-detecting liquid jet interaction. The system automatically determines liquid jet position through the collision interaction without requiring complex automated measurement equipment, achieving productivity improvement through simple automated detection based on collision signals.
3Adaptability or versatility
If existing setups are retrofitted with measurement capabilities, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the measurement function from complex external devices and implements it through a simple collision object that can be easily integrated into existing setups. This approach enables retrofitting of existing liquid jet systems with measurement capabilities without requiring complex measurement equipment, thereby improving adaptability while maintaining simplicity.
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 simple, fast, and precise positional determination of a liquid jet, allowing for easy retrofitting of existing setups and ensuring accurate alignment for laser beam guidance.
Implementation Method 1
A collision object 2 with at least one measuring point 2x, in particular with a sharp edge, is provided. The at least one measuring point 2x is suitable for interaction with a liquid jet 1.
Implementation Method 2
The state of the liquid jet is detected in a first configuration between collision object and liquid jet. The configuration is changed so that the state of the liquid jet changes. The change between the first and second configuration is detected.
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AI summary
A method for determining a spatial position of a liquid jet, in particular of a liquid jet for optically guiding a laser beam, comprises the steps: providing a collision object having a measuring point for interacting with the liquid jet, detecting a state of the liquid jet in a first configuration between collision object and liquid jet, changing the configuration so that the state of the liquid jet changes, detecting the configuration change between the first and second configuration.