Measuring Instrument With Coupled Antenna Element

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Solution Overview

Problem

Engineers face inefficiencies in design and testing due to the need to search for and carry multiple tools, such as measuring instruments and antennas, which can waste time and be burdensome.

Innovation Solution

A measuring instrument with an integrated antenna element and connector, embedded or printed on a planar substrate, providing multiple functions like a ruler, protractor, or set square, allowing for convenient connection with transmitters and receivers.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If multiple separate tools (measuring instruments and antennas) are used, then each tool can perform its specific function, but the engineer must search for and carry multiple tools which wastes time and is burdensome

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconvenience of tool usageVSAvoidtime to search for and carry tools

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of operationVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines a measuring instrument (ruler, protractor, or set square) with an antenna element into a single integrated tool. The antenna element is coupled to the measuring instrument body, allowing both measurement functions and wireless signal transmission/reception to be performed with one tool, eliminating the need to search for and carry separate tools.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated tool serves multiple functions: it can perform traditional measuring instrument functions (measuring length, angles, or creating right angles) and simultaneously function as an antenna for wireless communication. This multi-functionality allows a single tool to replace multiple separate tools, improving ease of operation and reducing time loss.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple separate tools are carried, then all necessary functions are available, but it becomes burdensome to carry all tools at once

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveavailability of multiple functionsVSAvoidburden of carrying tools

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSWeight of moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the measuring instrument and antenna element into a single integrated tool, reducing the number of separate items that need to be carried. The antenna element is physically coupled to the measuring instrument body, creating one tool that provides both measurement and wireless communication capabilities.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The integrated tool provides multiple functions (measurement and wireless communication) in a single device, maintaining adaptability and versatility while reducing the physical burden of carrying multiple separate tools. The tool can be used for both traditional measuring tasks and for transmitting/receiving wireless signals during design and testing.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS11539112B2Measuring instrument with coupled antenna

Publication Date: 2022.12.27 2J ANTENNAS USA CORP

AI summary

A measuring instrument having an antenna element coupled to the measuring instrument is disclosed. The measuring instrument includes a planar substrate with an antenna connector coupled to the planar substrate and further coupled to the antenna element. At least a portion of the planar instrument comprises indicia wherein said indicia collectively forms the measuring instrument.