Magnetic Laser Rail Assembly for Sliding Level Alignment
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a need for a rail system that can securely support a slidable laser, allowing for accurate leveling and positioning on various surfaces, while being able to identify wall studs for easy installation.
Innovation Solution
A mount assembly comprising a rail with a magnetic or suction cup mount, a slider, and a laser assembly that includes a laser projector, enabling the laser to be slidable and rotatable along the rail, with features like bubble vials for leveling and multiple laser beam outputs for different angles, and connectors for extended rail configurations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a traditional mounting system is used for the laser, then the laser is fixed in position, but the ability to slide and adjust position along the wall is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The mounting system is divided into separate functional components: a rail segment mounted to the wall surface, and a slider segment that moves along the rail. The laser attaches to the slider, separating the mounting function from the positioning function. This allows the laser to slide to different positions while remaining securely mounted through the rail-slider connection.
Solution Approach 2:
The rail acts as an intermediary element between the wall surface and the laser. Instead of directly mounting the laser to the wall, the rail provides a guided path, and the slider provides the connection mechanism. This intermediary system enables both secure mounting and smooth sliding motion along the wall surface.
2Measurement precision
If the laser is directly mounted to the wall, then installation is simple, but precise leveling and positioning become difficult
Solution Approach 1:
The slider incorporates bubble vials that automatically indicate when the laser is properly leveled. The system self-regulates positioning through the bubble level indication, eliminating the need for external leveling tools or complex adjustment mechanisms. The user simply adjusts the laser position until the bubble indicates level alignment.
Solution Approach 2:
The rail system serves multiple functions: it provides structural support for mounting, guides the sliding motion for positioning, and incorporates bubble vials for leveling indication. This multi-functional design achieves precise leveling and positioning without requiring separate dedicated components for each function.
3Area of stationary object
If a single rail is used, then the system is simple, but the ability to cover extended areas is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The rail system is designed as modular segments that can be connected end-to-end. Each rail segment maintains the same mounting and sliding functionality, but multiple segments can be joined to create an extended continuous rail that covers larger wall areas. The segmentation allows flexible configuration to match different project requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple individual rail segments are combined through connection mechanisms to form a single extended rail structure. The connection points merge the segments into a continuous guided path, allowing the laser to slide across the entire extended length while maintaining the structural integrity and functionality of individual segments.
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
The solution provides a secure, adjustable, and accurate method for mounting a laser rail system on walls, allowing for easy stud detection and precise leveling, enhancing installation efficiency and accuracy.
Implementation Method 1
The mount may be a magnetic mount
Implementation Method 2
The mount may be a suction cup mount
Data Source
AI summary
A mount assembly including a rail, a mount configured to secure the rail to a surface, a laser assembly. The laser assembly includes a laser projector. The laser assembly is slidable along the rail.