Ruler Positioning With Spherical Socket Vibration Mitigation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ruler positioning devices suffer from instability and inaccuracy due to separation between the ruler and reading head, vibration and deformation of large-scale equipment, and environmental disturbances, leading to poor coordination and positioning errors.
Innovation Solution
A ruler positioning device with a reading head featuring rollers and a spherical socket connector, allowing the reading head to move freely on guide rails while minimizing disturbances from equipment vibrations and deformations, and a ruler positioning hole to stabilize the ruler, ensuring accurate alignment.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the reading head is rigidly connected with the large-scale equipment, then the reading head can be stably installed on the equipment, but the vibration and deformation of the equipment will be transferred to the reading head, causing positioning errors
Solution Approach 1:
A spherical connector is introduced as an intermediary between the reading head and the equipment. The spherical connector allows relative movement and isolation, preventing direct transmission of vibration and deformation from the equipment to the reading head, thus resolving the contradiction between stable installation and positioning accuracy
Solution Approach 2:
The rigid connection is replaced with a dynamic connection system that includes the spherical connector and adjustable positioning mechanisms. This allows the system to adapt to equipment movement and deformation while maintaining stable positioning of the reading head relative to the ruler
2Ease of manufacture
If the through groove width is much larger than the ruler thickness, then the ruler can be easily installed, but the ruler and reading head become completely separated, leading to great uncertainty in relative position
Solution Approach 1:
The positioning function is segmented into multiple components: the through groove for initial installation, the spherical connector for connection, and the ruler positioning hole for precise location. This segmentation allows easy installation through the wide groove while achieving precise positioning through the specialized positioning hole
Solution Approach 2:
The ruler positioning hole acts as an intermediary structure that bridges the gap between the wide through groove and the precise positioning requirement. It provides a dedicated interface for accurate ruler location while allowing the broader groove to maintain ease of installation
3Adaptability or versatility
If the reading head is designed to accommodate rail deviations, then the reading head can adapt to left and right straightness deviations, but the height and spacing between the reading head and ruler change, causing positioning errors when beyond adjustment range
Solution Approach 1:
The reading head assembly is designed with dynamic adjustment capabilities through the spherical connector and roller mechanisms. This allows the system to adapt to rail deviations within a certain range while maintaining positioning accuracy, and the structure can accommodate height and spacing changes without losing measurement precision
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
The solution enhances stability and accuracy by allowing the reading head to move only in the forward direction, minimizing disturbances and maintaining precise positioning despite environmental and equipment-related issues.
Implementation Method 1
The spherical socket connector includes a base and a ball, the base is fixed on the boss; the ball is installed in the base, and the ball is exposed at upper and lower sides of the base
Implementation Method 2
The rollers are arranged at a lower part of the reading head body, and the rollers are arranged at left and right sides of the through groove
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AI summary
A ruler positioning device and an installing and measuring method thereof are provided. The device includes a reading head having a reading head body, rollers and ruler positioning frames and a spherical socket connector. A bottom of the reading head body is provided with a through groove, the rollers are arranged at a lower part of the reading head body; a front side and a back side of the reading head body are respectively provided with the ruler positioning frames; each ruler positioning frame is provided with a ruler positioning hole; a top of the reading head body is provided with a boss; the top of the boss is provided with a groove; the spherical socket connector includes a base fixed on the boss and a ball installed in the base; and the ball is provided with a long hole.