Magnetic Laser Mount Housing for Fall-Resistant Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing laser devices suffer reduced robustness when attached to holding devices, particularly due to the release of magnetic connections during falls, which can cause damage to the device housing through screw connections.
Innovation Solution
A two-part device housing design for laser devices, comprising a basic housing and a protective housing with magnetic and plug-in connections, allows for secure attachment to holding devices while releasing forces during strong impacts to prevent damage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a mounting bracket with screw connection is used to attach the laser device to a holding device, then the laser device can be securely mounted, but the robustness of the laser device is reduced and damage can occur during falls
Solution Approach 1:
The device housing is divided into a base housing and a protective housing that can be detached. The protective housing is removed before mounting to avoid force transmission to the laser device housing during falls, while still allowing secure mounting via the mounting bracket on the base housing.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective housing is extracted as a separate component that can be removed before mounting. This allows the mounting bracket to be attached directly to the base housing without the protective housing interfering, and prevents force transmission to the laser device housing during impacts.
2Strength
If a protective housing is added to the laser device, then the robustness against falls is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is segmented into a base housing and a protective housing that can be easily attached and detached. This simple segmentation provides fall protection without requiring complex protective mechanisms, maintaining ease of use while improving robustness.
Solution Approach 2:
The protective housing serves as beforehand cushioning that absorbs impact forces during falls. By providing this protective layer in advance, the laser device housing is protected from direct impact without requiring complex active protection systems.
3Ease of operation
If magnetic connection is used in the mounting bracket, then easy attachment and detachment is achieved, but the connection releases during falls causing force transmission to the device housing
Solution Approach 1:
The protective housing is taken out before mounting, which changes the force transmission path. During falls, forces are transmitted to the protective housing or base housing structure rather than to the laser device housing, eliminating the harmful effect of magnetic connection release while maintaining ease of attachment.
Solution Approach 2:
The base housing serves as an intermediary between the mounting bracket and the laser device housing. By attaching the mounting bracket to the base housing rather than directly to the laser device housing, force transmission during impacts is prevented while maintaining secure mounting during normal operation.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The two-part housing design enhances robustness against falls by distributing forces and preventing damage to the device housing, allowing for secure operation and easy retrofitting to conventional laser devices.
Implementation Method 1
The two-part housing design enhances robustness against falls by distributing forces and preventing damage to the device housing
Implementation Method 2
The first magnetic connecting element of the laser device forms a magnetic connection with a second magnetic connecting element of a mounting bracket
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AI summary
The invention relates to a laser device (101) comprising a device housing (116), a measuring device (117) which is arranged at least partially inside the device housing (116) and a first connecting device (106), connected to the device housing (116), for connecting the laser device (101) to a holding device (102). Said first connecting device (106) has a first magnetic connecting element (127, 128) and a first plug element (129).