Measuring Wheel With Fixed Stand For Stable Storage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional measuring wheels are unstable when not under operator control, requiring hanging or laying on the ground for storage, which leads to potential damage and inefficient space usage.
Innovation Solution
A measuring wheel with a fixed stand is designed, allowing for stable storage and operation, featuring a wheel assembly with a handle and housing, and a pivoting mechanism that enables the wheel to stand independently, balancing weight distribution for convenience and space efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Device complexity
If the measuring wheel is designed without a fixed stand, then the device complexity is reduced, but the stability of the object's composition deteriorates because the measuring wheel cannot stand on its own and requires hanging or laying on the ground for storage
Solution Approach 1:
The measuring wheel is divided into functional modules: wheel assembly, handle assembly, housing, and fixed stand. This segmentation allows the fixed stand to be an integrated part of the housing structure, providing stability without adding excessive overall complexity to the device.
Solution Approach 2:
The fixed stand is merged with the housing structure, forming an integrated assembly. The housing and fixed stand work together as a unified structure that provides both protection for internal components and stable standing capability, eliminating the need for separate support structures.
2Stability of the object's composition
If the measuring wheel is laid on the ground for storage, then the stability of the object's composition is maintained, but object-affected harmful factors increase due to susceptibility to damage and increased space consumption
Solution Approach 1:
The fixed stand enables the measuring wheel to stand independently on its own without requiring external support (hanging or ground placement). The device serves itself by providing built-in support through the fixed stand integrated into the housing, eliminating the need for external storage infrastructure.
3Stability of the object's composition
If a fixed stand is added to the measuring wheel, then the stability of the object's composition and ease of operation are improved, but device complexity increases due to additional structural components
Solution Approach 1:
The fixed stand is merged with the housing structure, forming an integrated assembly. The housing and fixed stand work together as a unified structure that provides both protection for internal components and stable standing capability, eliminating the need for separate support structures.
Solution Approach 2:
The housing serves multiple functions: protecting internal components, providing structural support, and forming part of the fixed stand assembly. This multi-functionality reduces the need for additional dedicated components, thereby limiting the increase in device complexity.
4Ease of manufacture
If the measuring wheel is designed without a fixed stand, then manufacturing precision requirements are reduced, but ease of operation deteriorates because the wheel cannot stand independently during use
Solution Approach 1:
The measuring wheel is divided into functional modules: wheel assembly, handle assembly, housing, and fixed stand. This segmentation allows the fixed stand to be an integrated part of the housing structure, providing stability without adding excessive overall complexity to the device.
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AI summary
A measuring wheel may include a wheel assembly comprising a first wheel and a second wheel, a handle operably coupled to a shaft, a housing to which the shaft and the wheel assembly are operably coupled, and a fixed stand disposed at a portion of the housing substantially between the first and second wheels.