Tension Measuring Device for Guy Wire Stability Monitoring
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing sports equipment lacks a convenient and accurate method for continuously monitoring and adjusting the tension of stays, which affects user safety and performance, as traditional tension control devices are cumbersome and often inaccurate.
Innovation Solution
A permanently attached mechanical tension measuring device with a sensor that delivers an electrical signal representing the stay tension, integrated with a display or wireless transmission system, allowing for real-time tension monitoring and adjustment, along with features like data storage and alert systems.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If a tension control device is placed on the surface of the stay to measure tension, then tension measurement is possible, but the device is cumbersome and does not allow continuous monitoring
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces traditional mechanical tension control devices with an electronic sensor system. The sensor is integrated into the stay structure itself, converting mechanical tension into electrical signals that can be continuously monitored and transmitted wirelessly, eliminating the need for cumbersome external measurement devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The sensor is embedded within the stay structure, with the measuring device nested inside the guy wire assembly. This integration allows the measurement function to be内置 within the structural element itself, enabling continuous monitoring without adding external bulk or complexity.
2Strength
If a control device with excessive mass is used to measure stay tension, then the device can be robust, but it leads to inaccuracies in tension measurement
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs thin-film or flexible sensor elements that can be integrated into the stay structure. These thin-film sensors have negligible mass compared to traditional robust control devices, ensuring they do not significantly alter the tension characteristics of the stay while still providing accurate measurement capability.
3Measurement precision
If prior art devices are used for tension measurement, then basic measurement is possible, but checking tension is tedious and complicated for frequent adjustments
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements a feedback system where the sensor continuously monitors stay tension and wirelessly transmits data to a display or mobile device. This real-time feedback eliminates the need for manual tension checking, allowing users to monitor tension levels continuously and make adjustments based on immediate data, significantly reducing the time required for tension management.
Solution Approach 2:
The system performs automatic tension monitoring and data transmission without requiring user intervention. The sensor self-calibrates and continuously reports tension levels, freeing users from the tedious manual checking process and enabling them to focus on other aspects of equipment management.
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 users to quickly and reliably monitor and adjust stay tension, ensuring safety and performance, with the ability to store data for statistical purposes and receive alerts for predefined tension ranges, enhancing user convenience and equipment stability.
Implementation Method 1
a sensor adapted to deliver an electrical signal corresponding to information representative of the tension of the guy wire
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AI summary
Sports equipment comprising a guy wire (2) to which mechanical tension is applied, ensuring the stability or rigidity of the sports equipment. The sports equipment includes a measuring device (3) attached to said guy wire (2) so that the tension of the guy wire (2) is applied to it. The measuring device (3) includes a sensor adapted to deliver an electrical signal corresponding to information representative of the guy wire tension. A measuring device permanently attached to the guy wire allows for obtaining, at any time, information representative of the guy wire tension.