Optical Measuring Instrument Jig Alignment for Precise Mounting

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing automatic measurement systems face challenges in accurately positioning handy type optical measuring instruments without pre-designed structures for precise installation, requiring significant time and effort.

Innovation Solution

A jig set comprising an installation mount and a positioning member with joints that facilitate the precise alignment of optical measuring instruments by joining to predefined openings, ensuring accurate positioning and maintaining a relative relationship between the instrument and the mount.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a handy type optical measuring instrument without pre-designed positioning structures is incorporated into an automatic measurement system, then the system's versatility is improved, but the installation time and positioning precision deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem versatilityVSAvoidinstallation time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

A positioning member is introduced as an intermediary component between the optical measuring instrument and the installation mount. The positioning member includes a first joint that connects to the installation mount and a third joint that connects to the optical measuring instrument's opening, serving as a mediator that enables precise positioning without requiring pre-designed structures on the instrument itself

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The positioning member is prepared in advance with predefined joint structures. The first joint is designed to connect to the installation mount and the third joint to connect to the optical measuring instrument's opening, allowing for quick and accurate installation without time-consuming alignment procedures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If a handy type optical measuring instrument without pre-designed positioning structures is incorporated into an automatic measurement system, then the system's versatility is improved, but the positioning precision deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesystem versatilityVSAvoidpositioning precision
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The positioning member acts as a precision intermediary that transfers the positioning function from the installation mount to the optical measuring instrument. The first joint connects to the installation mount with high precision, and the third joint connects to the instrument's opening, ensuring accurate positioning without requiring pre-designed structures on the instrument

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The positioning member utilizes the existing opening structure of the optical measuring instrument (which defines the optical path) as a self-provided positioning feature. The third joint of the positioning member connects to this opening, allowing the instrument's own structure to serve the dual purpose of optical function and positioning reference

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Manufacturing precision

If conventional positioning techniques are used for optical measuring instruments, then the positioning precision is improved, but the ease of operation deteriorates due to time-consuming alignment procedures

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepositioning precisionVSAvoidinstallation ease
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The positioning member serves as a pre-fabricated intermediary component that eliminates the need for time-consuming alignment procedures. It includes a first joint for connecting to the installation mount and a third joint for connecting to the optical measuring instrument's opening, providing a straightforward installation process while maintaining high positioning precision

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Solution Approach 2:

The positioning member is pre-configured with the appropriate joint structures before installation. The first joint is designed to match the installation mount's second joint, and the third joint is designed to match the optical measuring instrument's opening, allowing for quick and easy connection without requiring complex alignment procedures during installation

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentUS20250369558A1Installation method and jig set
Publication Date: 2025.12.04 KONICA MINOLTA INC
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AI summary

An installation method for installing an optical measuring instrument on an installation mount by using a positioning plate, includes: joining a first joint provided on the positioning plate to a second joint provided on the installation mount; and joining a third joint provided on the positioning plate to an opening provided in the optical measuring instrument, the opening defining an optical path of the optical measuring instrument.