Rotating Laser Device Inclined Plane Alignment Memory
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing rotating laser devices require complex manual alignment procedures, leading to inefficiency and precision issues when creating oblique laser markings, as operators must iteratively determine and adjust the angular position of the inclination axis relative to the gravitational field.
Innovation Solution
Incorporating a memory unit to store and retrieve the angular position where the inclination axis is parallel to the X-axis and perpendicular to the Y-axis, along with a control unit to adjust laser beam properties and a display unit for visual feedback, allowing for automatic or semi-automatic alignment of the rotating laser device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Manufacturing precision
If manual alignment procedures are used to align the inclination axis parallel to the X-axis and perpendicular to theY-axis, then the device can create oblique laser markings, but the alignment process becomes complex and time-consuming for the operator
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-calculating and storing the correct angular position (gamma) in a memory unit before operation. Instead of requiring the operator to perform complex iterative alignment procedures, the system has the optimal alignment position predetermined and stored, which is then retrieved during operation to guide rapid alignment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent implements feedback through a control unit that monitors the angular position of the inclination axis and compares it with the stored reference position. A display unit provides visual feedback to the operator showing whether the alignment is correct or needs adjustment, enabling the operator to achieve precise alignment without complex procedures.
2Reliability
If iterative manual adjustment is performed to determine the correct angular position, then alignment can be achieved, but significant time and effort are required from the operator
Solution Approach 1:
The correct angular position is predetermined and stored in memory before field operation. This eliminates the need for time-consuming iterative adjustments, as the operator can directly input the pre-calculated gamma value or use the display unit to guide alignment based on the stored reference position.
Solution Approach 2:
The display unit provides real-time feedback to the operator during alignment, showing whether the current angular position matches the stored reference position. This feedback mechanism allows the operator to quickly achieve accurate alignment without repeated trial-and-error adjustments.
3Productivity
If the inclination axis is not precisely aligned perpendicular to theY-axis, then oblique laser markings can still be created, but precision and consistency of the markings deteriorate
Solution Approach 1:
The optimal angular position for precise and consistent markings is pre-calculated and stored in memory. This ensures that whenever the device is used, the inclination axis can be quickly aligned to the correct position, guaranteeing consistent marking precision without requiring the operator to understand the complex geometric relationships.
Solution Approach 2:
The control unit and display unit work together to provide feedback during alignment, ensuring the inclination axis is precisely positioned perpendicular to theY-axis. This feedback mechanism guarantees that the laser markings will be precise and consistent by verifying the correct angular relationship before marking begins.
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 solution significantly reduces the complexity and effort for operators to align the device, ensuring precise and consistent oblique laser markings by allowing pre-defined angular positions to be easily accessed and applied, enhancing alignment precision and efficiency.
Implementation Method 1
a laser unit (3), which generates a laser beam (5)
Implementation Method 2
a rotational unit (9), which moves the laser unit (3) at least partially about an axis of rotation (4) at a rotational speed
Implementation Method 3
a measuring unit (21), with which the angle of rotation of the laser unit (3) about the axis of rotation (4) can be determined
Implementation Method 4
a leveling device (14), which aligns the laser plane through which the laser beam (5) is rotated about the axis of rotation (4), independently of the housing alignment of the rotating laser device (1), to be parallel to a horizontal plane
Implementation Method 5
an inclination device (17), with which the laser plane through which the laser beam (5) is rotated about the axis of rotation (4) is inclined about an angle of inclination in a targeted manner in comparison with the aligned horizontal plane
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AI summary
A rotating laser device and method is disclosed. The laser device includes a laser unit, which generates a laser beam, a leveling device, which aligns the laser beam in a horizontal plane which is arranged perpendicular to the gravitational field of the earth, an inclination device, which inclines the laser beam about an axis of inclination in relation to the horizontal plane, a rotational unit which moves the laser unit at least partially about an axis of rotation at a rotational speed, and a measuring unit with which an angle of rotation of the laser unit about the axis of rotation can be determined such that a memory unit is provided for storing at least one angular position.