Sensor Logger Magnetic Positioning for Automatic Measurement Location
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sensor kits face challenges in accurately and automatically determining the measurement location, especially in dynamic applications where manual input is impractical and error-prone.
Innovation Solution
A sensor kit with a magnetically active region on the sensor unit retention member and a magnetic field sensor on the sensor unit, allowing for automatic and precise determination of the relative position, thereby eliminating the need for manual input.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual input of measurement location is used, then device complexity is reduced, but measurement precision and reliability deteriorate due to errors and imprecisions
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical input system with an automatic magnetic field-based detection system. The magnetically active region on the retention member interacts with the magnetic field sensor on the sensor unit to automatically determine relative position and measurement location, eliminating manual input errors while maintaining simplicity through non-contact magnetic field interaction.
2Reliability
If manual input of measurement location is used, then device complexity is reduced, but reliability deteriorates due to error-prone manual input
Solution Approach 1:
The manual input mechanism is replaced with an automatic magnetic field sensing mechanism. The magnetic interaction between the magnetically active region and the magnetic field sensor provides reliable, error-free automatic identification of measurement location, enhancing reliability without significantly increasing device complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs self-identification of measurement location through the automatic interaction between the magnetic field sensor and the magnetically active region. The sensor unit automatically detects its position relative to the retention member and identifies the measurement location without requiring user intervention, making the system self-sufficient and reliable.
3Productivity
If automatic measurement location identification is implemented, then productivity is improved through automated processes, but device complexity increases due to additional sensors and magnetic components
Solution Approach 1:
The automatic magnetic field-based identification system replaces manual input processes, significantly improving productivity by enabling rapid, error-free measurement location identification. The magnetic field sensor and magnetically active region work together to automatically determine position, eliminating time-consuming manual input while the integrated design keeps complexity manageable.
Solution Approach 2:
The magnetically active region serves multiple functions: it enables automatic position detection, provides measurement location identification, and can potentially encode additional information about the retention member. This multi-functionality improves productivity by consolidating multiple tasks into a single magnetic interaction system.
4Adaptability or versatility
If dynamic applications with changing measurement locations are addressed, then adaptability is improved, but manual adjustment becomes impractical, requiring automatic identification
Solution Approach 1:
The manual adjustment mechanism is replaced with an automatic magnetic field detection system that continuously identifies measurement location based on the relative position between the sensor unit and retention member. This enables the system to adapt to dynamic applications where measurement locations change frequently, as the automatic detection requires no manual reconfiguration.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is designed to dynamically adapt to changing measurement locations through continuous automatic detection. The magnetic field sensor continuously monitors the position of the magnetically active region, allowing the system to automatically adjust to new measurement locations as conditions change, providing high adaptability for dynamic applications.
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
Enables reliable and automatic association of measurement values with their corresponding measurement locations, even under changing conditions, improving precision and reducing errors.
Implementation Method 1
the sensor unit have a magnetic field sensor by means of which a relative position of the magnetically active region with respect to the sensor unit can be established
Data Source
AI summary
A sensor kit (11) having a sensor unit (2) and at least one sensor unit retention member (1). A magnetically active region (5) is formed on the sensor unit retention member (1) and the sensor unit (2) has a magnetic field sensor (6). A relative position of the magnetically active region (5) with respect to the sensor unit (2) can be established based in detecting the magnetically active region (5).