Machine Tool Leveling Control for Multi-Foot Adjustment Accuracy
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Solution Overview
Problem
Manual machine tool leveling adjustments are inefficient, requiring multiple measurements and adjustments in both longitudinal and lateral directions, making it challenging to accurately level the tool for precise cutting operations.
Innovation Solution
A leveling adjustment device equipped with a sensing module and microcontroller unit that automatically measures inclination and generates a graphical interface to calculate and display adjustment sequences and values for each supporting foot portion, facilitating quick and accurate leveling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual leveling adjustment is used with multiple supporting feet, then the machine tool can be leveled, but the adjustment process becomes complex and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical adjustment process with an automated electronic system. Electronic levels with sensors and microcontrollers automatically detect inclination in both longitudinal and lateral directions, calculate adjustment values, and guide the operator through a systematic adjustment sequence, eliminating the complexity of manual trial-and-error adjustment while maintaining high leveling precision
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes the parameter measurement approach from visual estimation with traditional level gauges to precise electronic sensor measurements. The electronic levels provide quantitative data on inclination angles, which are then processed by microcontrollers to determine exact adjustment amounts for each supporting foot, transforming the adjustment process from qualitative to quantitative parameter control
2Measurement precision
If manual leveling adjustment is used, then the machine tool can be leveled, but the time required for repeated adjustments increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary measurement and calculation before actual adjustment. The electronic levels first measure the inclination in both directions, the microcontroller calculates the optimal adjustment sequence and values for each supporting foot, and only then guides the operator through the adjustment process. This preliminary action eliminates the need for repeated trial-and-error adjustments, significantly reducing the time required while ensuring high precision
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a feedback mechanism where electronic sensors continuously monitor the machine tool's inclination status, the microcontroller processes this data to determine adjustment requirements, and the results are displayed to guide further adjustment. This closed-loop feedback system ensures that adjustments are made systematically and accurately, reducing the time needed to achieve precise leveling
3Measurement precision
If multiple supporting feet are adjusted manually, then leveling can be achieved, but the difficulty of determining adjustment sequence increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual judgment and decision-making in the adjustment process with automated electronic calculation. The microcontroller systematically determines the optimal adjustment sequence and specific adjustment values for each supporting foot based on sensor data, presenting this information clearly to the operator. This substitution eliminates the mental complexity of determining adjustment sequences while maintaining high leveling accuracy
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The device enables rapid and precise leveling of machine tools by automating the adjustment process, reducing the complexity of manual adjustments and ensuring accurate horizontal alignment for improved cutting accuracy.
Implementation Method 1
The sensing module is used to sense the machine tool for one inclined extent in a longitudinal direction and another inclined extent in a lateral direction
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AI summary
A leveling adjustment device attached to a machine tool with supporting foot portions being adjusted manually to change a height, which includes a sensing module and a microcontroller unit. The sensing module senses the machine tool for inclined extents in two directions perpendicular to each other and then generates a sensed data. The microcontroller unit receives the sensed data and provides a graphical operation interface with first blanks and second blanks. The first blanks are used to fill with a length and width data of the machine tool while the second blanks are used to fill with a coordinate data corresponding to each of the supporting foot portions. The microcontroller unit calculates an adjustment sequence and an adjustment value corresponding to each of the supporting foot portions based on the data in the first and second blanks in conjunction with the sensed data and then displays in the graphical operation interface.