3D Measuring Arm Probe Mount With Lever-Lock Interchange
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current three-dimensional measuring devices lack efficient mechanisms for securely attaching and detaching measuring members, which can be cumbersome and limit flexibility in operation.
Innovation Solution
A three-dimensional measuring device with an articulated arm and interface body featuring a controllable fixing mechanism, allowing selective states for attaching and detaching measuring members via a lever-controlled locking mechanism, enabling easy installation, removal, and interchangeability of handles and measuring members.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a fixing mechanism is provided to securely attach measuring members to the interface body, then the reliability of measurement is improved, but the ease of operation for attaching and detaching measuring members deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The fixing mechanism incorporates a movable lever that can be actuated to switch between locked and unlocked states. The lever controls a locking element that engages with a corresponding feature on the measuring member, providing secure attachment when locked and easy release when unlocked. This dynamic mechanism resolves the contradiction by making the attachment state secure while enabling quick operational changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing mechanism is designed to be self-actuating through the lever operation. When the lever is actuated, it automatically engages or disengages the locking elements without requiring additional tools or complex procedures. The mechanism serves itself by using the lever's movement to control the locking state, improving ease of operation while maintaining secure attachment.
2Stability of the object's composition
If a locking mechanism is implemented to fix measuring members firmly, then the stability of measurement is improved, but the productivity for rapid interchange of measuring members deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The locking mechanism uses a dynamically controllable lever system that can rapidly transition between locked and unlocked states. The lever actuates locking elements that engage with recesses or features on the measuring member, providing firm fixing during measurement. For rapid interchange, the lever can be quickly actuated to release the locking elements, enabling fast swapping of measuring members without compromising stability during use.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixing mechanism is divided into separate functional elements: the lever control system, the locking elements, and the engagement features on the measuring member. This segmentation allows the locking function to operate independently and reliably during measurement, while enabling rapid release when the lever is actuated. The modular design facilitates quick interchange by isolating the locking function from the overall assembly process.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a three-dimensional measuring device comprising an arm having a free end provided with an interface body carrying a measuring member and a gripping member which allows an operator to direct the measuring member towards an area of the object to be measured. The measuring member comprises a connector for electrically connecting to a mating connector of the interface body and is connected to the interface body by an attaching mechanism that can be controlled by a lever and is arranged in such a way that the lever controls the attaching mechanism selectively in a snap-in state in which the measuring member is held on the interface body while the connectors are disengaged from each other, a locking state in which the measuring member is attached to the interface body and the connectors are engaged with each other, and a release state in which the measuring member can be separated from the interface body.