Moisture Measuring Device Surface Depth Profile Analysis
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current moisture measuring devices for construction materials lack precision in determining moisture profiles, particularly in distinguishing between moisture entering from the inside or outside a measurement object, and fail to provide actionable remedial information for reducing moisture levels.
Innovation Solution
A moisture measuring device equipped with both a first and a second measuring device, capable of simultaneously or alternately measuring moisture parameters at the surface and depth regions, along with an evaluation unit that processes this data to determine moisture profiles and outputs actionable information to operators, including the direction of moisture entry and remedial actions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a single measuring device is used to measure moisture parameters, then the device complexity is reduced, but the measurement precision and ability to determine moisture profiles is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent divides the moisture measurement function into multiple segments by employing separate measuring devices for different measurement objectives. The first measuring device is dedicated to surface area moisture measurement, while the second measuring device is dedicated to depth region moisture measurement. This segmentation allows each device to be optimized for its specific function, thereby improving overall measurement precision without requiring a single complex multi-functional device.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transitions from one-dimensional surface measurement to two-dimensional measurement by adding depth dimension capability. The first measuring device measures moisture in the surface area (horizontal dimension), while the second measuring device measures moisture in the depth region (vertical dimension). This dimensional expansion enables comprehensive moisture profile determination throughout the measurement object.
2Loss of information
If moisture measurement data is collected without evaluation processing, then the device complexity is reduced, but the loss of information occurs as actionable insights are not generated
Solution Approach 1:
The evaluation unit processes moisture parameter data from both measuring devices and generates moisture profile information that provides feedback about moisture distribution patterns. This feedback mechanism identifies whether moisture enters from inside or outside the measurement object, enabling informed decision-making for remedial actions and preventing information loss.
Solution Approach 2:
The evaluation unit performs preliminary analysis of moisture data before final conclusions are drawn. By processing and interpreting moisture parameters from both surface and depth measurements, the system prepares actionable insights in advance, such as determining moisture entry directions and suggesting remedial measures, thereby preventing valuable information from being lost.
3Measurement precision
If only surface area moisture measurement is performed, then the measurement time is reduced, but the moisture profile information completeness is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The first measuring device performs preliminary surface area moisture measurement quickly, while the second measuring device subsequently measures depth region moisture. This sequential approach with preliminary action allows the system to build moisture profile information step-by-step, ensuring completeness without requiring all measurements to be performed simultaneously, thus managing measurement time effectively.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the measurement process into two distinct phases: surface area measurement and depth region measurement. This segmentation allows each phase to be optimized for its specific time requirements and measurement goals, enabling comprehensive moisture profile determination without excessive time consumption by performing measurements in an organized sequence rather than all at once.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a moisture-measuring device, comprising at least a first measuring apparatus (12a; 12b), which measuring apparatus is designed to measure at least one moisture characteristic (14a; 14b) of moisture in a surface region (16a; 16b) of an object to be measured (18a; 18b), in particular of a wall. According to the invention the moisture-measuring device has a second measuring apparatus (30a; 30b), which is provided for measuring a moisture characteristic (32a; 32b) of moisture in at least one depth region (34a; 34b) of the object to be measured (18a; 18b), and an evaluating unit (20a; 20b), which is provided for determining moisture progression information (22a; 22b) of the object to be measured (18a; 18b) at least from the moisture characteristics (14a, 32a; 14b, 32b).