Pre-aimed Device Installation Using Optical Motion Capture
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for installing and aiming devices, such as lighting fixtures on tall structures, are inefficient and prone to errors due to the difficulty in achieving precise orientation, especially in challenging environmental conditions, and often require manual adjustment by workers at elevated heights, leading to increased time and labor costs.
Innovation Solution
A system utilizing optical motion capture technology and position sensors for precise pre-aiming of devices on the factory floor, followed by efficient installation, where devices are pre-set to a common reference plane and confirmed for correct orientation using an alignment beam, eliminating the need for manual adjustment at high elevations.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual adjustment by workers at elevated heights is used, then devices can be aimed at installation site, but installation time increases and accuracy decreases due to environmental factors
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-aiming devices at the manufacturing site before installation. The aiming is performed in a controlled factory environment where workers can accurately position devices without environmental interference. This pre-aiming configuration is then maintained during transportation and installation, eliminating the need for time-consuming on-site adjustment while preserving high aiming accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical adjustment with an automated alignment system using laser beams and detectors. The laser alignment system provides precise visual indicators that guide workers in achieving accurate positioning without requiring manual trial-and-error adjustment at elevated heights, thereby reducing both time and improving accuracy.
2Measurement precision
If manual adjustment by workers at elevated heights is used, then devices can be aimed at installation site, but labor costs and safety risks increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-aiming devices at the manufacturing site before installation. The aiming is performed in a controlled factory environment where workers can accurately position devices without environmental interference. This pre-aiming configuration is then maintained during transportation and installation, eliminating the need for time-consuming on-site adjustment while preserving high aiming accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical adjustment with an automated alignment system using laser beams and detectors. The laser alignment system provides precise visual indicators that guide workers in achieving accurate positioning without requiring manual trial-and-error adjustment at elevated heights, thereby reducing both time and improving accuracy.
3Weight of moving object
If extensive crane usage is used for installation, then devices can be positioned at height, but installation costs increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-aiming devices at the manufacturing site before installation. The aiming is performed in a controlled factory environment where workers can accurately position devices without environmental interference. This pre-aiming configuration is then maintained during transportation and installation, eliminating the need for time-consuming on-site adjustment while preserving high aiming accuracy.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses feedback through laser alignment systems that provide real-time visual indicators during installation. The laser beams and detectors create visible alignment references that guide workers in achieving precise positioning, allowing for quick verification and adjustment without extensive trial and error, thereby improving installation efficiency.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach significantly reduces installation time and improves accuracy by allowing precise angular orientation of devices, minimizing human error and environmental impact, while also reducing the need for extensive crane usage, thus lowering costs and enhancing efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
A system utilizing optical motion capture technology and position sensors for precise pre-aiming of devices
Implementation Method 2
confirmed for correct orientation using an alignment beam
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and apparatuses are provided that can be utilized for accurate pre-aiming and installation of devices. The devices are pre-set to an aiming orientation relative to a universal reference plane. The reference plane is then correlated to a feature of a pole, tower, or other structure that will be used to elevate or suspend the devices. A position sensing subsystem is utilized to inform a worker when each device is correctly angularly oriented to the reference plane. The worker simply moves the mounting structure for the device to the correct three-dimensional angular orientation, uses the position sensor to confirm the correct orientation to within a highly accurate margin of error, and either locks the device in that orientation or marks the orientation. The pole, tower, or other elevating structure is preliminarily erected at its pre-designed location and pre-designed rotational orientation with the pre-aimed devices.