Pin Micrometer Support Guide Body for Turbine Flange Measurement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Assemblers face challenges in accurately measuring distances in difficult-to-reach locations, such as within turbine units, due to the instability of pin micrometers when trying to measure perpendicular distances, leading to inconsistent readings.
Innovation Solution
A support system for pin micrometers is provided, featuring a guide body with channels to securely attach to a flange and maintain the micrometer in a stationary position, allowing for one-handed operation and precise measurement of perpendicular distances.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If the assembler holds the pin micrometer manually to measure distances in difficult-to-reach locations, then the measurement can be performed in hard-to-access areas, but the micrometer moves on the diaphragm causing inconsistent readings
Solution Approach 1:
A support apparatus with a channel is introduced as an intermediary between the flange and the pin micrometer. The support apparatus attaches to the flange at a predetermined location and provides a stable mounting structure that holds the pin micrometer firmly in place, eliminating the movement and inconsistency caused by manual holding while enabling measurements in difficult-to-reach locations
2Ease of operation
If the assembler uses one hand to hold the pin micrometer, then operation becomes simpler, but the micrometer cannot be held stationary enough for accurate measurement
Solution Approach 1:
The support apparatus is designed to be self-supporting by attaching to the flange structure itself. The support apparatus with its channel automatically holds the pin micrometer in a stationary position without requiring external support or additional hands, making the system self-sufficient and enabling reliable one-handed operation
Data Source
AI summary
A method for measuring a distance with a pin micrometer includes attaching a pin micrometer support to a flange at a predetermined location on the flange in a first channel, supporting a pin micrometer in a stationary position in a second channel, and extending a measurement rod of the pin micrometer to a location to which the distance is to be measured.