Rotatable Measuring System Automating Trigonometric Calculations

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing measuring systems for construction, building, and gardening tasks often require right-angled triangles for accurate measurements, which can be cumbersome and error-prone, especially for users inexperienced with trigonometric calculations.

Innovation Solution

A measuring system comprising a rotatable apparatus with length measuring bodies and an arithmetic device that applies trigonometric principles like the law of cosines to determine distances and angles, allowing for accurate measurements without the need for right-angled triangles, and includes a display for user instructions and data.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If traditional measuring systems require right-angled triangles for accurate measurements, then measurement precision is improved, but device complexity and ease of operation deteriorate due to cumbersome trigonometric calculations

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemeasurement precisionVSAvoidease of operation

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual trigonometric calculations with an automated arithmetic device that processes measurements. The measuring apparatus combines mechanical measurement components (ruler, protractor) with an electronic arithmetic device that automatically computes distances and angles using stored formulas, eliminating the need for users to manually perform trigonometric calculations while maintaining measurement precision.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The arithmetic device performs self-service by automatically executing measurements and calculations without requiring user intervention in the computational process. The system autonomously processes distance measurements, angle measurements, and intermediate calculations to determine final results, freeing users from manual calculation tasks while preserving accuracy.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Measurement precision

If traditional measuring systems require right-angled triangles for accurate measurements, then measurement precision is improved, but loss of time increases due to cumbersome measurement procedures

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemeasurement precisionVSAvoidloss of time

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces time-consuming manual trigonometric calculations with an automated arithmetic device that instantly processes measurements. The system automatically computes distances, angles, and intermediate values using stored mathematical formulas, dramatically reducing the time required for measurements compared to manual calculation methods while maintaining precision.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The arithmetic device performs preliminary actions by pre-storing measurement formulas and calculation algorithms. Before actual measurements are taken, the system is prepared with all necessary computational routines, allowing for rapid processing of measurements without requiring users to perform time-consuming calculations during the measurement process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

3Measurement precision

If manual trigonometric calculations are required for measurements, then measurement precision can be maintained, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvemeasurement precisionVSAvoiddevice complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the measuring apparatus (containing ruler and protractor) with an arithmetic device into an integrated system. This combination consolidates multiple functions—measurement and calculation—into a single unified device, reducing overall system complexity compared to using separate manual calculation methods while maintaining measurement precision through automated processing.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces complex manual trigonometric calculation procedures with an automated arithmetic device that handles computations internally. This substitution eliminates the need for users to manually perform complex calculations, reducing operational complexity while maintaining precision through automated computational processing.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Data Source

PatentUS11274912B2Measuring system

Publication Date: 2022.03.15 HEXAGON INNOVATION HUB GMBH

AI summary

A measuring system comprising a measuring apparatus including a first portion comprising a first casing, a first length measuring body, a first length measuring device, and a first reference point. A first end of the first length measuring body is attached to the first casing, a second end extends away from the first casing, the first length measuring device measures a first distance between the second end and the first reference point; a second portion comprising a second casing, a second length measuring body, a second length measuring device, and a second reference point. A first end of the second length measuring body is attached to the second casing, a second end extends away from the second casing, the second length measuring device measures a second distance between the second end and the second reference point. The first and second portion are coupled and rotate relative to each other.