Patent Application
20230296775
The present invention relates to the field of distance measuring tools and in particular to a distance measuring device.
Tapelines and laser ranging devices are common distance measuring tools, which can be used in construction, interior decoration, handling of traffic accidents and other fields. In the prior art, when a tapeline is in use, the tape end part and the measuring terminal end of the tape need to be respectively leveled with the starting end and the terminal end of the object to be measured, so the measurer needs to use his/her hands or other auxiliary equipment to keep the tape to be fitted onto the object to be measured. Under certain circumstances, a regular tapeline is not convenient to operate and has lower measurement accuracy. For example, in the field of measurement in danger zone, the applicability of a regular tapeline is poor.
Again, in the construction industry for example, tapelines are often used to measure the length of a transverse object hung up from the ground or the distance from the object to a vertical object of reference. Since there is no attaching point for the tapeline, the measurement can only rely on ocular estimation of the start point or the terminal point to be measured from a distance. Therefore, the error of the measured value is large and the measurement accuracy is poor, which will adversely affect the following construction work. If more accurate data of measurement at a height are desired to be acquired by using a tapeline, the measurer needs to establish a supporting frame or use a long ladder to climb high up, to attach the tapeline onto the object to be measured to complete the measurement. If the object to be measured has a great length, two or more workers are then needed to climb high up to complete the measurement, which is troublesome and expensive in labor cost while it is dangerous due to the risk of falling of the measurer from high up.
Moreover, due to the limit of the length of the tapeline, the applications are limited thereby, and the measurement range is relatively limited which can only be used in scenes of smaller space rather than scenes of larger space. The measurement range of a regular tapeline is generally around 5 meters, 7.5 meters or 10 meters. Some specially made tapelines may even have a measurement range up to 15 meters or 20 meters. However, the larger the measurement range of the tapeline is, the larger the volume thereof is and thus the tapeline is inconvenient for carrying and use by the measurer.
Although laser ranging devices in the prior art have higher measurement accuracy, they have larger volumes and higher cost, and are inconvenient for carrying and use. Some of the portable laser ranging devices have smaller volumes and are easy for carrying, but after being used over a long time, the light emitting surface of the laser source and the light receiving surface of the light sensor device will experience relatively large abrasions, such that the light feedback sensitivity and distance measurement accuracy are affected. Moreover, the laser ranging devices have larger errors when detecting short distances, and are quite limited in the field of interior decoration and are difficult to achieve large-scale applications.
It is an object of the present invention to provide a distance measuring device which solves the technical problems residing in the prior art, such as inconvenience of operation, low measurement accuracy, inconvenience for carrying, etc.
In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a distance measuring device, including a shell, and a laser ranging device provided at the inside and/or the outer surface of the shell. The laser ranging device comprises a laser generating means, a photoelectric conversion means, a circuit board and a power supply. The laser generating means is used for emitting measurement beam to the object to be measured; the object to be measured reflects the measurement beam, generating reflected light; the photoelectric conversion means is used for capturing all or part of the reflected light and converting the optical signal of the captured reflected light into at least one feedback electrical signal; the power supply is connected to the laser generating means, the photoelectric conversion means and the circuit board. At least one processor is provided on the circuit board; the processor is connected to the laser generating means for controlling the laser generating means; the processor is connected to the photoelectric conversion means for acquiring the feedback electrical signal and calculating a distance from the object to be measured to the distance measuring device.
Further, the laser generating means comprises a light emitting surface; the photoelectric conversion means comprises a light receiving surface provided beside the light emitting surface; the light emitting surface and the light receiving surface are disposed in a side by side arrangement or in an up and down arrangement on the outer surface of the shell. Or, the laser generating means comprises a light emitting surface; the photoelectric conversion means comprises a light receiving surface provided beside the light emitting surface; the outer surface of the shell is provided with a laser beam emitting port directly facing the light emitting surface and a light receiving hole directly facing the light receiving surface and provided beside the laser beam emitting port; the laser beam emitting port and the light receiving hole are disposed in a side by side arrangement or in an up and down arrangement; the light emitting surface emits the measurement beam through the laser beam emitting port; and the light receiving surface captures the reflected light through the light receiving hole.
Further, the center point of the light receiving surface is located on the same straight line as the center point of the light emitting surface; and the area of the light receiving surface is 3 to 10 times the area of the light emitting surface.
Further, the distance measuring device also includes a tapeline structure disposed within the shell.
Further, the laser generating means and the photoelectric conversion means are both located above or below the tapeline structure; and the power supply is provided on the left or right side of the tapeline structure.
Further, the power supply, the laser generating means and the photoelectric conversion means are all located in front of or behind the tapeline structure; and the laser generating means and the photoelectric conversion means are both located above or below the power supply, or on the left or on the right side of the power supply.
Further, the power supply is located in front of or behind the tapeline structure; and the laser generating means and the photoelectric conversion means are located on the left or on the right side of the tapeline structure.
Further, the circuit board is disposed horizontally above the tapeline structure; or the circuit board is vertically disposed on the left or right side of the tapeline structure.
Further, the tapeline structure comprises a tapeline wheel, a tape, a tape outlet, a pressure piece and a locking key. The tapeline wheel is disposed within the shell; all or part of the tape is wound on the tapeline wheel; one end of the tape is fixedly connected to the tapeline wheel and the other end is provided with a tape end portion; the tape outlet is provided at the lower end of the outer side wall of the shell, and the tape end portion extends out of the shell through the tape outlet; the pressure piece is provided in the shell and adjacent to the tape outlet, for pressing the tape so that the length of the tape outside the shell remains unchanged; and the locking key is provided on an outer surface of the shell, for controlling the pressure piece to press or loosen the tape.
Further, the distance measuring device also includes a second tapeline structure disposed within the second shell; and the second shell is detachably connected to the shell.
Further, the shell is L-shaped; the shell includes a horizontal portion located at an upper portion of the shell and a vertical portion located at a lower portion of the shell; wherein the second shell is detachably connected to the lower left of the shell.
Further, the shell includes at least one first snap slot recessed on a left side face of the vertical portion of the shell; the second shell includes at least one first strip protruding from a right side face of the second shell; when the second shell is connected to the shell, the first strip is snap-fitted to the first snap slot.
Further, the shell includes at least one connecting member, each of which projects downwardly from a bottom surface of the horizontal portion of the shell, the connecting member is adjacent to a left side face of the shell, each connecting member is provided with a nut in the horizontal direction, and the nut faces a left side of the shell; the second shell includes at least one connecting through hole, at least one screw hole and at least one screw, each connecting though hole extends perpendicularly through a top surface of the second shell, the position thereof is corresponding to the position of the connecting member; the screw hole horizontally extends through a left side face of the second shell; when the second shell is connected to the shell, the connecting member passes through the connecting through hole, each nut corresponds to a screw hole, and the corresponding nut and screw hole are located on the same straight line; and each screw passes through a screw hole and is fixed on a nut corresponding to the screw hole.
Further, the second tapeline structure includes a second tapeline wheel, a second tape, a second tape outlet, a second pressure piece and a second locking key. The second tapeline wheel is disposed within the second shell; all or part of the second tape is wound on the second tapeline wheel; one end of the second tape is fixedly connected to the second tapeline wheel, and the other end is provided with a second tape end portion; and the second tape outlet is provided at a lower end of the outer side wall of the second shell, the second tape end portion extends out of the second shell through the second tape outlet. The second pressure piece is provided in the second shell and adjacent to the second tape outlet, for pressing the second tape so that the length of the second tape outside the second shell remains unchanged; and the second locking key is provided on an outer surface of the second shell, for controlling the second pressure piece to press or loosen the second tape.
Further, the second shell includes a rectangular through hole vertically extending through a top surface of the second shell and positioned above the second tapeline wheel. The shell includes an arcuate groove recessed on a bottom surface of the shell and located above the rectangular through hole; when the second shell is connected to the shell, an upper portion of the second tape wound on the second tapeline wheel passes through the rectangular through hole and is disposed within the arcuate groove.
The distance measuring device further includes an outer casing of shell, which is a transverse U-shape; when the second shell is connected to the shell, the outer casing of shell is coated on an outer surface of the shell and the second shell.
The shell includes at least one second snap slot recessed on a front side face and a back side face of the vertical portion of the shell; the outer casing of shell includes at least one second strip protruding from an inner side face of the outer casing of shell and corresponding to the second snap slot; when the outer casing of shell is coated on the outer surface of the shell, the second strip is snap-fitted to the second snap slot.
The outer casing of shell comprises a first outer casing through hole, a second outer casing through hole, a third outer casing through hole, a first outer casing notch and a second outer casing notch. The first outer casing through hole extends through a top surface of the outer casing of shell, corresponding to the display means; the second outer casing through hole extends through a right side face of the outer casing of shell, corresponding to the power supply; the third outer casing through hole extends through a bottom surface of the outer casing of shell, corresponding to the locking key; the first outer casing notch is provided on a left side face of an upper portion of the outer casing of shell; and the second outer casing notch is provided on a left side face of a lower portion of the outer casing of shell.
Further, the distance measuring device also includes a display means connected to the processor, for displaying the distance from the object to be measured to the distance measuring device. The display means is provided on the outer surface of the shell, preferably, an upper surface, a front surface or a rear surface of the shell.
Further, the distance measuring device also includes an operating means connected to the processor, for transmitting at least one control instruction to the laser ranging device. The operating means comprises an operation panel and an operation circuit board, the operation panel is provided on an upper surface, a front surface or a rear surface of the shell, for inputting at least one control action, and each of the control actions corresponds to a control instruction; and the operation circuit board is disposed below the operation panel and is connected to the processor, for converting the at least one control action into at least one electrical signal and transmitting the electrical signal to the processor; each of the electrical signals corresponds to a control instruction; and the control instructions comprise, but are not limited to, start instructions, close instructions, and store instructions.
Further, the circuit board is provided with a memory connected to the processor, for storing the distance from the object to be measured to the distance measuring device.
Further, the laser generating means comprises, but is not limited to, a laser tube; the photoelectric conversion means comprises, but is not limited to, a photoelectric sensor; the power supply comprises, but is not limited to, a button battery, a rectangular battery or a cylindrical battery.
In order to improve assembly efficiency, of the distance measuring device of the present invention, simplify its structure and impart to it other functions than long distance ranging and short distance ranging, the present invention provides another distance measuring device comprising:
Further, the laser ranging device comprises:
Further, the power supply is a rechargeable battery, the laser ranging device is provided thereon with a charging port, the first housing provided therein with a through hole matching the charging port.
Further, the tapeline structure is provided in the first housing, a laser module made up of the laser generating means, the photoelectric conversion means and the power supply is provided at an edge in the radial direction or on an end face in the axial direction of the tapeline structure.
Further, the tapeline structure comprises:
Further, the tapeline structure further comprises a tapeline casing, which is provided in the first housing, and in which the tapeline wheel is provided;
Further, the first housing is provided therein with a locating post, the locating post connected to the tapeline casing so that the tapeline casing is located within the first housing.
Further, the tapeline structure further comprises:
Further, the locating member comprises a first locating portion and a second locating portion.
Further, the locating member comprises an engagement portion, the engagement portion engaged in the rotating shaft of the tapeline wheel.
Further, the locating member comprises three locating portions.
Further, the housing is provided therein with a shaft shank, the shaft shank located at the middle of the locating member, the tapeline wheel is rotatably connected to the shaft shank.
Further, the shaft shank is integrally formed with the first housing.
Further, one end of the shaft shank is restricted in position by a stepped shaft with respect to the first housing, the other end of the shaft shank is fixedly connected to the locating member.
Further, the laser ranging device further comprises:
Further, the laser ranging device further comprises a display means, the display means provided on a side wall of the first housing, one end of the display means rotatably connected to the first housing through a first rotating shaft, the other end of the display means defining a push end;
Further, the transmission mechanism comprises a first rotating element and a connecting rod, the first rotating element rotatably connected to the first housing through a second rotating shaft, one end of the first rotating element connected to the push end so as to move with the push end, the other end connected to one end of the pressure piece through the connecting rod;
Further, the first housing comprises a first housing portion and a second housing portion, the first housing portion joined to the second housing portion to form the first housing defining the accommodating space.
Further, the distance measuring device further comprises a second housing; the tapeline structure is provided in the second housing;
Further, the first housing is provided on a side thereof facing toward the second housing with an arcuate recessed portion, the second housing is provided on a side thereof facing toward the first housing with an arcuate raised portion in engagement with the arcuate recessed portion.
Further, the connecting structure comprises a connecting protrusion provided on the side of the first housing facing toward the second housing and a connecting recess provided on the side of the second housing facing toward the first housing, the connecting protrusion inserted in the connecting recess.
Further, a first side surface of the first housing facing toward the second housing is a flat surface, a second side surface of the second housing facing toward the first housing is a flat surface.
Further, the connecting structure comprises a connecting slide channel provided on the first side surface and a fin which is provided on the second side surface and slidable into the connecting slide channel.
Further, the distance measuring device comprises a laser module, one end of the laser module provided with the laser ranging device, the other end of the laser module provided with a second device, wherein the second device is any one or more selected from a laser spot projector, a laser line projector, a laser cross projector and a temperature measuring device.
Further, the laser module is provided on the end face in the axial direction of the tapeline structure, the first housing is provided with a raised portion, the raised portion defining a second accommodating space, the laser module is located within the second accommodating space.
Further, the tapeline structure comprises a sensing component, the sensing component configured to detect a displacement distance of the tape in the tapeline structure.
Further, the distance measuring device further comprises a display means, the display means configured to display a measurement of the laser ranging device and/or a measurement of the tapeline structure.
Further, the display means is configured so that, when the distance measuring device is switched to distance measuring by the laser ranging device, the display means displays the measurement of the laser ranging device, and when the distance measuring device is switched to distance measuring by the tapeline structure, the display means displays the measurement of the tapeline structure.
Further, the display means is configured so that, when the tape in the tapeline structure is moving, the display means displays a measurement of the tapeline structure, and when the distance measuring device is switched to distance measuring by the laser ranging device, the display means displays the measurement of the laser ranging device.
Further, the display means is configured to display both the measurement of the laser ranging device and the measurement of the tapeline structure.
Further, the distance measuring device comprises a communication component, the communication component configured to communicate with a terminal to transmit measurement data.
Further, the sensing component comprises a Hall sensing device, a sensing component of the Hall sensing device is always in contact with the tape.
Further, the Hall sensing device comprises a roller, a connecting member and a resilient member, the roller disposed at one end of the connecting member and located at a radial edge location of the tapeline structure, the roller kept in contact with the tape wound on the tapeline wheel in the tapeline structure, the other end of the connecting member connected to the resilient member, the resilient member configured to apply a torque to the connecting member to bias the roller toward the tapeline structure.
Further, the sensing component comprises a marking code identification component, the tape is provided thereon with marking codes, the marking code identification component configured to identify the marking codes.
The present invention is advantageous in providing a distance measuring device, which is effectively improved over conventional laser ranging devices to have an extended service life and not show degraded light feedback sensitivity or measurement accuracy even after long-term use. Combining a tapeline with a laser ranging device, the present invention provides both short distance ranging and long distance ranging functions and a range of advantages including ease of operation, convenience of carrying, low cost and high measurement accuracy. It is suitable to be widely promoted and applied in building and construction, interior decoration, measurement in dangerous areas and other fields. The present invention modularizes the tapeline and thereby allows it to be conveniently mounted within the single housing along with a laser ranging device, resulting in increased assembly efficiency. Alternatively, the tapeline and the laser ranging device may be provided in separate housings. Moreover, the two can be conveniently integrated, or separated for individual use, achieving convenience of both carrying and use. Further, the present invention extends the functionality of the laser ranging device. In addition to laser-based long distance ranging, laser spot projection, line projection, temperature measuring and other functions can be imparted to it as actually needed. According to the present invention, the sensing component may be provided to sense a displacement length of the tape, from which a numerical measurement of the tapeline can be derived. Compared with manual measurement reading of the tapeline, higher accuracy can be achieved. Furthermore, the present invention allows the distance measuring device to communicate with the terminal and store data in the terminal, facilitating data analysis and storage.
Five preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which preferred embodiments of the invention are shown, for the purpose of clarity and better understanding of the techniques. This invention may be embodied in various different forms and the invention should not be construed as being limited to the embodiments set forth herein.
In the description, elements with identical structure are marked with the same reference numerals, and like elements with similar structure or function are marked throughout with like reference numerals, respectively. The dimension and thickness of each element in the accompanying drawings are arbitrarily shown, and the invention does not define the dimension and thickness of each element. Certain parts may be shown somewhat exaggerated in thickness in the interest of clarity.
Directional terms described by the present invention, such as upper, lower, front, back, left, right, inner, outer, side, etc., are only directions by referring to the accompanying drawings, and are thus used to explain and describe the present invention, but the present invention is not limited thereto.
It will be understood that when an element is referred to as being “on/above” another element, it can be directly placed on the other element, or there may be an intermediate element on which it is placed, and the intermediate element is placed on the other element. When an element is referred to as being “mounted to” or “connected to” another element, either one can be understood as being directly “mounted” or “connected”, or via an intermediate element to be indirectly “mounted to” or “connected to” the other element.
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In the present embodiment, the processor 231 issues a control signal instructing the laser generating means 21 to emit a laser beam as a measurement beam to the object to be measured. The measurement beam forms a reflection on the surface of the object to be measured, producing reflected light and a portion of the reflected light parallel to the measurement beam can be captured by the photoelectric conversion means 22 and converted into an electrical signal to be fed back to the processor 231. The inside of the processor 231 may be provided with a timer for recording the time point at which the laser beam is emitted from the laser generating means 21 and the time point at which the feedback electric signal is obtained. Based on the time difference between the two time points, it is possible to calculate the distance between the object to be measured and the distance measuring device. During the above mentioned time period, the laser beam travels back and forth between the object to be measured and the distance measuring device at the speed of light, and the half of the product of the time difference and the speed of light is the distance to be measured between the object to be measured and the distance measuring device.
In the present embodiment, the light emitting surface of the laser generating means and the light receiving surface of the photoelectric conversion means may be both provided on the outer surface of the shell (such as the left side face 13 of the shell), the laser generating means 21 emits a laser beam as a measurement beam from the light emitting surface 211, and photoelectric conversion means 22 captures the external reflected light through the light receiving surface 221. Since the laser beam is always perpendicular to the plane where the light emitting surface 211 is located, the light emitting surface 211 can be used to assist the user in aiming at the object to be measured; thus the laser beam can be directly irradiated to the object to be measured. In order to ensure the reflection effect, the laser beam is preferably directly irradiated to the plane on the object to be measured, and making the laser beam be vertically irradiated to the plane as much as possible, so that more light can be reflected back to the distance measuring device, making the measurement results more accurate.
If the light emitting surface and the light receiving surface are provided on the outer surface of the shell, it is prone to be worn during transportation, use and storage. After long-term use, the light feedback sensitivity and measurement accuracy of the rangefinder is reduced due to the wear, and the service life is reduced. For this reason, the present embodiment also provides the following technical solutions.
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The light emitting surface 211 and the light receiving surface 221 are completely disposed inside the shell 1 instead of on the surface of the shell 1. The light emitting surface 211 and the light receiving surface 221 can be protected from abrasion, and the influences on the electrical device caused by the dust and the moisture in the surrounding environment can be reduced. It is possible to further improve the service life of the light emitting surface 211 and the light receiving surface 221 without affecting normal operations of the laser generating means 21 and the photoelectric conversion means 22, and to ensure the light feedback sensitivity and the measurement accuracy of the distance measuring device.
The laser generating means 21 emits a laser beam as a measurement beam through the laser beam emitting port 17, and the photoelectric conversion means 22 captures external reflected light through the light receiving hole 18. Since the laser beam is always perpendicular to the plane where the laser beam emitting port 17 is located, the laser beam emitting port 17 is used to assist the user in aiming at the object to be measured, so that the laser beam can be directly irradiated to the object to be measured, and in order to ensure the reflection effect, the laser beam is preferably directly irradiated to a plane on the object to be measured, and making the laser beam be vertically irradiated to the plane as much as possible, so that more light can be reflected back to the distance measuring device, making the measurement results more accurate.
In the present embodiment, the center point of the light emitting surface 211 is located on the same straight line as the center point of the light receiving surface 221, and the closer the distance between the light emitting surface 211 and the light receiving surface 221 and between the light receiving hole 18 and the laser beam emitting port 17 is, the smaller the error is. Theoretically speaking, if the center point of the light emitting surface 211 completely coincides with the center point of the light receiving surface 221, the error is minimum, but it is currently difficult to realize.
In the conventional case, the area of the light receiving surface 221 is 3 to 10 times the area of the light emitting surface 211. Since the laser beam that is emitted can be kept along a straight line, after the laser beam is reflected by the surface of the object to be measured, it is difficult to ensure sufficient intensity and amount of the light that can be returned along the original path back to the vicinity of the light emitting surface 211 if the object to be measured is not a mirror surface with excellent reflection effect, even if the laser beam can be irradiated vertically onto the object to be measured. Therefore, the area of the light receiving surface 221 may be appropriately enlarged to further improve the measurement accuracy and improve the feedback sensitivity.
Since the light emitting surface 211 and the light receiving surface 221 may be disposed in a side by side arrangement or in an up and down arrangement, the laser beam emitting port 17 and the light receiving hole 18 may thus also be disposed in a side by side arrangement or in an up and down arrangement. The laser beam emitting port 17 is slightly larger than the light emitting surface 211, and the light receiving hole 18 is slightly larger than the light receiving surface 221. Since the area of the light receiving surface 221 is normally 3 to 10 times the area of the light emitting surface 211, the area of the light receiving hole 18 is also 3 to 10 times the area of the laser beam emitting port 17.
In the present embodiment, the display means 24 is preferably a display screen provided on the outer surface of the shell 1 and connected to the processor 231 for displaying the distance from the object to be measured to the distance measuring device.
In the present embodiment, the operating means 25 is provided on the outer surface of the shell 1 and is connected to the processor 231 for transmitting at least one control instruction to the laser ranging device 21.
The operating means 25 includes an operation panel 251 and an operation circuit board 252. The operation panel 251 is preferably provided on the upper surface of the shell 1, or on the front surface or the rear surface of the shell 1. The operation panel 251 is used for inputting at least one control action, and each of the control actions corresponds to a control instruction. The operation circuit board 252 is disposed below the operation panel 251 and is connected to the processor 231. The operation circuit board 252 converts the at least one control action into at least one electrical signal and sends the electrical signal to the processor 231. Each of the electrical signals corresponds to a control instruction. In the present embodiment, the operation panel 251 is provided with three keys 253 corresponding to three control instructions respectively, namely, a start instruction, a close instruction, a storage instruction for starting the distance measuring device, closing the distance measuring device or storing the distance from the object to be measured to the distance measuring device. The user operates the operation panel 251, presses a certain button to input a control instruction, and the operation panel 251 simultaneously records a control action, and the operation circuit board 252 converts the control instruction inputted by the user using the key into an electric signal, and according to the key that is pressed, an electrical signal containing a control instruction is transmitted to the processor 231. The operation panel 251 may also be provided with other keys 253 to input more control instructions.
In order to facilitate user operation and use, the display means 24 and the operating means 25 of the present embodiment are preferably provided on the upper surface of the shell 1 (the outer surface of the top surface 15), and the user looks down and can readily see the operation panel 251 and operate the distance measuring means as well as read the readings of the distance to be measured. The display means 24 and the operating means 25 can be integrally designed, that is, adopting a touch screen, and an operation control function and a reading display function are realized at the same time. Due to the high cost of the touch screen, this scheme is still more or less limited in applications.
In the present embodiment, the power supply 26 may be a button battery, a rectangular battery or two parallel-arranged cylindrical batteries. The size of a button battery is small, taking up small space, and the distance measuring device can be provided in a smaller size. Rectangular cells, cylindrical batteries have greater battery power than the button battery, needing less times of battery replacement, which can reduce the cost in use, but the size thereof are larger, which makes it inconvenient to carry. Both of the rectangular battery and the cylindrical battery may be a rechargeable battery, thereby further reducing the cost in use.
The present embodiment also provides a fixed mounting plate (not shown), which can be connected and fixed to the shell 1 by means of a screw nut or the like, and the laser generating means 21, the photoelectric conversion means 22, the circuit board 23, the tapeline structure 3, etc. can be all mounted on the fixed mounting plate.
The technical effect of the first embodiment is to provide a laser ranging device capable of independently realizing the ranging function, which can effectively protect the light emitting surface of the laser generating means and the light receiving surface of the photoelectric conversion device as compared with conventional laser ranging device, reducing unnecessary wear, having good dustproof and waterproof effect, effectively prolonging the service life of components, and ensuring relatively high light feedback sensitivity and higher measurement accuracy even after long-term use.
The distance measuring device according to Embodiment 1 only has a laser ranging function and is more suitable for long distance ranging, and in a case where the distance to be measured is shorter, for example, when the distance to be measured is less than 1 m or 2 m, the error of the laser ranging device will be quite large and the measurement accuracy will be lower.
In view of this, Embodiment 2 provides another technical solution, which includes all the technical solutions of Embodiment 1, and the distinguishing technical feature is characterized in that, as shown in
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The tapeline structure 3 may also be any of the prior art tapelines. In the work, the tape 32 is pulled out of the shell 1 by the tape end portion 36 to perform the measurement. After the measurement, it is necessary to press down the locking key 35, in which the pressure piece 34 presses the tape 32 so that the length of the tape 32 outside the shell 1 remains constant so as to allow reading of the length of the tape 32. In the present embodiment, the locking key 35 is a key provided on the bottom surface 16 of the shell 1, and after the first pressing, the pressure piece 34 presses the tape 32; after reading the length value, and after pressing again, the pressure piece 34 releases the tape 32, and after the length of the tape 32 is read, the tape 32 is retracted into the interior of the shell 1.
The tapeline structure 3 is preferably as the following scheme: the width of the tape 32 is less than or equal to 2 cm, preferably 1 cm; the length of the tape 32 is less than or equal to 2 m, and the volume of the tape 32 wound on the tapeline wheel 31 is effectively reduced, the space occupied by the tape 32 in the distance measuring device is reduced, and the width of the distance measuring device is reduced. For the combination of the laser generating means 21 and the photoelectric conversion means 22, the measurement accuracy will be relatively higher, if the object to be measured is 2 m or more, so the tape length of the tape reaching 2 m will make the present embodiment applicable in various situations.
In the present embodiment, the circuit board 23 is located above the tapeline structure 3 and near the top portion of the shell 1, which can prevent the circuit board from being pressed by other components in the tapeline structure 3, and prevent the various components on the circuit board 23 from being damaged caused by being pressed.
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In this embodiment, in order for full utilization of the interior space of the tapeline, the laser generating means 21, the photoelectric conversion means 22, the circuit board 23 and the power supply 26 are arranged along a radial edge of the tapeline structure 3. As shown, a tape width of the tapeline structure 3 is chosen as L. Preferably, L≥18 mm. Preferably, L is 18-33 mm. In this way, in the laser ranging device, a laser module made up of the laser generating means 21 and the photoelectric conversion means 22 has a width (measured along an axis of the tapeline structure) that is substantially the same as a width of the tapeline structure. In this way, the laser ranging device 2 coincides with the tapeline structure 3 in a vertical direction (a radial direction of the tapeline wheel 31 in the tapeline structure 3), rather than at opposing axial ends of the tapeline wheel 31 in the tapeline structure 3, resulting in a reduced overall width of the distance measuring device.
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The technical effect of the second embodiment is to provide a distance measuring device in which the laser ranging device and the tapeline structure are arranged inside the same shell so that the distance measuring device has both a long distance ranging and a short distance ranging function, effectively enhancing the dustproof and waterproof effect at the same time. The thickness of the distance measuring device according to the second embodiment is similar to that of the conventional tapeline, and is convenient for hand gripping, and is convenient for the user to operate and use in the work.
The distance measuring device according to the second embodiment increases the height and the width of the distance measuring device to a certain extent, so that the occupancy area of the distance measuring device is relatively large and the device is inconvenient to carry.
For this reason, Embodiment 3 provides another technical solution. Embodiment 3 includes most of the technical solutions of Embodiment 3, and the distinguishing technical feature is characterized in that, as shown in
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Similarly, the power supply 26 together with the laser generating means 21 and the photoelectric conversion means 22 may be simultaneously located behind the tapeline structure 3, and the principle thereof is similar to that in the foregoing case and will not be described here.
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The display means 24 and the operating means 25 of the present embodiment are preferably provided on the upper surface of the shell 1 (the outer surface of the top surface 15) in order to facilitate the operation and use by the user. Once looking down, the user can readily operate the device, and read the distance to be measured. Since the thickness of the distance measuring device described in Embodiment 1 is larger than that of the distance measuring device described in Embodiment 2, the display means 24 can be wider and larger, the display of font is larger and clearer, which further improves the user experience of the reading process.
The technical effect of Embodiment 3 is to provide such a distance measuring device that the distance measuring device has both a long distance ranging and a short distance ranging function, and the laser ranging device and the tapeline structure are arranged in the same shell, further reducing the overall volume, the height and the width of the product. The height and width of the distance measuring device described in Embodiment 3 are similar to those of the conventional tapelines, making it easier for the user to carry, and to operate and use in the work.
The distance measuring device according to Embodiment 2 increases the height and the width of the distance measuring device to a certain extent, so that the distance measuring device occupies a relatively large area and is inconvenient to carry. The distance measuring device according to Embodiment 3 increases, to a certain degree, the thickness of the distance device, and the users will hold it in their hands, making the operation inconvenient.
For this reason, Embodiment 4 provides another technical solution. Embodiment 4 includes most of the technical solutions of Embodiment 3, and the distinguishing technical feature is characterized in that, as shown in
Another distinguishing technical feature of Embodiment 4 relative to Embodiment 3 is characterized in that, as shown in
Another distinguishing technical feature of Embodiment 4 relative to Embodiment 3 is characterized in that, as shown in
The display screen in the display means 24 and the operation panel 251 of the operating means 25 are provided on the front surface of the shell 1 (outer surface of the front side face 11). Since the area of the front side face 11 and the rear side face 12 of the display means are relatively large, the display screen of the display means 24 and the keys of the operating means 25 can be provided larger, making the operation more convenient and the display clearer. Circuit board 23 and the display means 24 are vertically provided to save more space and reduce the width of the distance measuring device.
The laser generating means 21 and the photoelectric conversion means 22 are disposed in an up and down arrangement, and the laser generating means 21 is located just below the photoelectric conversion means 22, thereby limiting the thickness of the entire distance measuring device. If the laser generating means 21 and the photoelectric conversion means 22 are disposed in a side by side arrangement, the thickness of the distance measuring device will be too large, and it is difficult to be gripped by hands and the operation is inconvenient.
Similarly, alternatively, the power supply 26 may be located in front of the tapeline structure 3, the laser generating means 21 and the photoelectric conversion means 22 may be located on the right side of the power supply 26, and the circuit board 23 and the display means 24 may be vertically provided on the right side of the tapeline structure 3. The display screen in the display means 24 and the operation panel 215 of the operating means 25 may be provided on the rear surface of the shell 1 (outer surface of the rear side face 12).
The technical effect of Embodiment 4 is to provide a distance measuring device having functions of long distance ranging and short distance ranging; and setting the laser ranging device and the tapeline structure in the same shell further reduces the overall volume, the height and the thickness of the product; the height and the thickness of the distance measuring device described in Embodiment 4 may be smaller than the ordinary tapeline, making it more convenient to be carried by users; and the display means and the operating means of the distance measuring device described in Embodiment 4 are relatively large, facilitating operation and reading by users.
In Embodiments 2-4, the laser ranging device and the tapeline structure are arranged in the same shell, and the volume is significantly larger than that of the ordinary tapeline, the space occupied is relatively large, and it is inconvenient to be carried to a certain extent. For the user, in some special occasions, the user only needs to use the tapeline function or laser ranging function, without the need to use multi-functional laser ranging device. In addition, in Embodiments 2-4, the number of components in the shell is larger, the assembly line is long, the process is difficult, and the production efficiency is low.
In view of this, Embodiment 5 provides another solution, where Embodiment 5 includes all the technical solutions of Embodiment 1 and the distinguishing technical feature is characterized in that, as shown in
The connection between the second shell 4 and the shell 1 may be respectively provided with connecting means corresponding to each other, for example, a plurality of bayonets are designed on one side of the shell 1, a plurality of buckles corresponding to the bayonets are designed on one side of the second shell 4; when they are engaged with each other, they can be integrally fixed together and can have both short distance measurement and long distance measurement functions. The second shell 4 and the shell 1 may be connected in an up and down, left and right or front and rear relation.
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The interior of the second tapeline structure 5 may be any of the prior art tapelines. In the work, the second tape 52 is pulled out of the second shell 4 by means of the second tape end 56 to complete the measurement, and after the measurement, the second locking key 55 needs to be pressed or toggled, the second pressure piece 54 therein presses the second tape 52 so that the length of the second tape 52 outside of the second shell 4 remains constant so as to facilitate reading the indicated number of the length of the second tape 52.
The second locking key 55 may be a sliding key provided on the left side face or the right side face of the second shell 4, and the second tape 52 may be pressed or loosened by sliding the second locking key 55 forward and backward. The second locking key 55 may be a button (not shown) provided on the bottom surface of the second shell 4, and after the first pressing, the second pressure piece 54 presses the second tape 52; after reading the indicated number of the length, the second pressure piece 54 loosens the second tape 52 after the button is pressed again.
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As shown in ” shape, the front side face 11 and the rear side face 12 of the shell 1 are approximately inverted L-shape. The shell 1 includes a horizontal portion 101 and a vertical portion 102, the horizontal portion 101 is horizontally provided on the upper portion of the shell 1; the vertical portion 102 is located at the lower portion of the shell 1, and the upper end of the vertical portion 102 is the right end of the horizontal portion 101; the shell 1 is an inverted L-shape, and there is a certain space at the lower left of the shell, which can accommodate the second shell 4, and the second shell 4 is detachably connected to the lower left of the shell 1.
The shell 1 includes at least one first snap slot 103 which is recessed on the left side face of the vertical portion 102 of the shell 1; the second shell 4 includes at least one first strip 401, and the first strip 401 protrudes from the right side face of the second shell 4; when the second shell 4 is connected to the shell 1, the first strip 401 is engaged with the first snap slot 103. In the present embodiment, two vertically-provided first snap slots 103 and two vertically-provided first strips 401 are preferred. When the second shell 4 is connected to the lower left of the shell 1, the first strip 401 is engaged with the first snap slot 103 and acts as a stopper, so that the second shell 4 and the shell 1 remain relatively fixed.
The shell 1 includes at least one connecting member 104, each of which projects downwardly from the bottom surface of the horizontal portion 101 of the shell 1; the connecting member 104 is located near the left side face of the shell 1; each connecting member 104 is provided with a horizontally oriented nut 105, and the nut 105 faces the left side of the shell 1. The second shell 4 includes at least one connecting through hole 402, at least one screw hole 403 and at least one screw 404. Each connecting through hole 402 is vertically penetrated through the top surface of the second shell 4 and its position is corresponding to the position of the connecting member 104. The screw hole 403 is horizontally penetrated though the left side face of the second shell 4. When the second shell 4 is connected to the shell 1, the connecting member 104 passes through the connecting through hole 402; each nut 105 corresponds to a screw hole 403, and the nuts 105 and the screw holes 403 corresponding to each other are located on the same straight line; each screw 404 is passed through a screw hole 403 and is fixed to the nut 105 corresponding to the screw hole 403. In the present embodiment, two connecting members 104 and two connecting through holes 402 are preferred. When the second shell 4 is connected to the lower left of the shell 1, the two connecting members 104 are inserted into the two connecting through holes 402, the two nuts 105 are opposed to the two screw holes 403, the two screws 404 are inserted into the nut 105 from the screw holes 403 on the left side face of the second shell 4, so that the two are fixed to each other.
The second shell 4 includes a rectangular through hole 405 vertically extending through the top surface of the second shell 4 and located above the second tapeline wheel. The shell 1 comprises an arcuate groove 106 recessed on the bottom surface of the shell 1 and located above the rectangular through hole 405. When the second shell 4 is connected to the shell 1, the upper portion of the second tape 52 wound on the second tapeline wheel 51 passes through the rectangular through hole 405 and is placed in the arcuate groove 106. When the second tape 52 is fully wound on the second tapeline wheel 51, a tapeline disk is formed with a relatively large volume, and the rectangular through hole 405 and the arcuate groove 106 are provided so as to minimize the volume of the distance measuring device to facilitate carrying and use.
In the present embodiment, the shell 1 and the second shell 4 can be relatively fixed only by two sets of screws and nuts as a connecting member, and the advantage is that the removal and installation are convenient and the user can easily detach the two as desired and can only carry or use a part of or the assembled whole part therein; the deficiency lies in that the shell 1 and the second shell 4 are relatively fixed only by the two sets of screws and nuts, and the connection structure is simple and not strong and reliable enough, and it is possible to cause damage to the connection structure upon hitting or dropping, making the two separate and cannot be connected again. For this reason, the present embodiment further provides the following technical solutions.
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The shell 1 and the shell outer casing 6 are provided with a plurality of corresponding screw holes (not shown) respectively. After the shell outer casing 6 is coated on the outer surface of the shell 1, the shell outer casing 6 is fixed to the shell 1 by means of a plurality of screws so that the second shell 4 and the shell 1 are less likely to be disengaged from each other, so that the combination of the two is more stable. This structure can protect the shell 1 and the shell outer casing 6 better because of the large number of fasteners, but it is generally not advisable for the user to separate the shell 1 and the second shell 4 to use due to the inconvenience of detaching.
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The technical effect of Embodiment 5 is to provide a distance measuring device comprising a detachable laser ranging device and a tapeline structure, both of which can be operated independently, and the user can separate the two or combine them into one as needed to carry or use. When the two are fixed to each other as a whole, it can be applied to both long distance ranging and short distance ranging. The distance measuring device according to Embodiment 5 designs the product as two modules: a laser ranging device and a tapeline structure, which can be produced separately and then assembled into a whole. Such a modular design can effectively improve the production efficiency of the product.
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The third tapeline structures 620 includes the features of those of Embodiments 2 to 5, except that, in each of the tapeline structures of Embodiments 2 to 5, the various components are separately mounted in the shell 1 or 4, while in Embodiment 6, as shown in
The third tapeline structure 620 is mounted within the housing 610, and the laser ranging device 2 is disposed in a space delimited between an edge of the third tapeline structure 610 and an inner side of the housing 610. This can maximize reasonable spatial utilization of the housing 610 and reduce the overall size of the distance measuring device. In some implementations, as shown in
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In some implementations, referring to
In this embodiment, since the tapeline structure is mounted in the housing 610 as a whole, it may be pre-fabricated and then assembled with the distance measuring device, resulting in increased assembly efficiency of the distance measuring device. Through arranging the laser ranging device and the third tapeline structure in the housing in a reasonable manner, the distance measuring device is capable of both long distance ranging and short distance ranging and can be conveniently carried and easily operated and used in work by the user.
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The laser ranging device 2 may be disposed at a radial edge location of the fourth tapeline structure 720, as in Embodiment 6. Reference can be made to the description of Embodiment 6 for more structural details. It would be appreciated that Embodiments 2 to 4 may alternatively adopt the tapeline structure arrangement of this embodiment.
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Another end of the display means 830 opposing the push end 831 is pivotably coupled to the housing 810 through a first rotating shaft 832. When the push end 831 is pressed, the display means 830 can pivot about the first rotating shaft 832 relative to the housing 810. The push end 831 is connected to the pressure piece 821 through the transmission mechanism 840.
In some implementations, the location of the display means 830 on the housing 810 opposes that of the tape outlet 33. That is, the display means 830 is located on a first side wall 811 of the housing 810 which extends along a radial direction of the tapeline wheel 31, and the tape outlet 33 is located on a second side wall 812 opposing the first side wall 811. The transmission mechanism 840 includes a first rotating element 841 and a connecting rod 842. The first rotating element 841 is fixedly connected at one end thereof to the push end 831 so as to be movable therewith. Preferably, an extension 843 is provided at the push end 831 such as to extend from the push end 831 to the first rotating element 841, thereby connecting the first rotating element 841 to the push end 831. The other end of the first rotating element 841 is hinged to one end of the connecting rod 842. A middle portion of the first rotating element 841 is rotatably connected to the housing 810 through a second rotating shaft 844. The other end of the connecting rod 842 is coupled to the pressure piece 821. When pressed, the push end 831 actuates the first rotating element 841. As a result, one end of the first rotating element 841 rotates, and the other end of the first rotating element 841 rotates in the opposite direction, thus pulling the connecting rod 842. Thus, the pressure piece 821 is caused to move away from and thus unlock the tape 32.
In some implementations, a middle portion of the pressure piece 821 is movably connected to the housing 810 through a third rotating shaft 822. One end of the pressure piece 821 is hinged to the connecting rod 842, and the other end may be brought into contact with the tape 32. When pulled by the connecting rod 842 at one end, the pressure piece 821 pivots about the third rotating shaft 822 so that the other end thereof moves away from and unlocks the tape 32. In some implementations, a resilient element 823 is disposed within the housing in order to apply a resilient force to the pressure piece 821, which biases the pressure piece 821 in a direction allowing it to lock the tape 32. After the push end 831 is not pressed any longer, the external force exerted by the connecting rod 842 on the pressure piece 821 disappears, and the pressure piece 821 then returns, under the action of the resilient element 823, to the position where it locks the tape 32. Preferably, the resilient element 823 is a torsion spring disposed over the third rotating shaft 822. It would be appreciated that another resilient element such as a tension spring, a compression spring, a resilient tab or the like may be alternatively used.
In this embodiment, under normal circumstances, the pressure piece 821 locks the tape under the action of the resilient element 823. In this way, self-locking is provided. Unlocking can be achieved by pressing the push end 831. Moreover, the display means 830 serves as a push component for unlocking the tape. That is, the push component and the display means 830 are integrated as a single piece, resulting in a reduction in the number of components.
The laser ranging device 2 may be arranged in the housing 810 in a reasonable way, as actually needed. For example, it may be arranged in the same manner as in any of Embodiments 2 to 4 and Embodiments 6 to 7. However, it is to be noted that the display means 830 is arranged according to this embodiment. A transmission line 833 for signal communication is provided between the display means 830 and a circuit board 23. For example, as shown, a laser module in the laser ranging device 2 is disposed at a radial edge location of the fifth tapeline structure 820, preferably on the same side as the tape outlet 33 and on the opposite side to the display means 830. The transmission line 833 is disposed between the display means 830 and the laser module to connect the circuit board 23 in the laser ranging device 2 to the display means 830.
In Embodiments 2 to 4 and 6 to 8, the laser ranging device and the tapeline structure are arranged within a single housing. In Embodiment 5, the laser ranging device and the tapeline structure are arranged in separate housings, which are then joined together. As shown in
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The first housing 910 and the second housing 911 are detachably joined together into a single assembly by a connecting structure 930. Moreover, the first housing 910 and the second housing 911 may be separated as actually needed, allowing the laser ranging device or the tapeline structure to be used individually.
In some implementations, as shown in
In some implementations, as shown in
In this embodiment, the laser ranging device and the tapeline structure can be conveniently assembled together or disassembled from each other. Thus, as actually needed, the laser ranging function and the tapeline function can be performed independently from each other, or the two are assembled to be carried and used together. When the two are secured to each other, the device can be suitably used for both long distance ranging and short distance ranging. The distance measuring device of Embodiment 9 is designed as the two modules: the laser ranging device and the tapeline structure. The modules can be fabricated separately and then assembled together. Such a modular design allows the product to be produced with effectively increased efficiency. In comparison with Embodiment 5, the connecting structure 930 employed in Embodiment 9 enables easier assembly and disassembly.
In each of the distance measuring devices of Embodiments 1 to 9, the laser ranging device has only the laser ranging function. As shown in
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As in any of the preceding embodiments, the laser ranging device 2 includes a laser generating means 21, a photoelectric conversion means 22, a circuit board 23, a display means 24, an operating means 25 and a power supply. However, differing from the foregoing embodiments, the laser generating means 21, the photoelectric conversion means 22 and the circuit board 23 are provided as a single laser module on an axial end face of the seventh tapeline structure 1120, and the power supply is also provided on the axial end face of the seventh tapeline structure 1120 either above or under the laser generating means 21 and the photoelectric conversion means 22. Between the seventh tapeline structure 1120 and the laser module, there is provided a spacer 1121, which separates the seventh tapeline structure 1120 from the laser module. Preferably, the spacer 1121 includes a base portion 1122 and an annular portion 1123 projecting from an edge of the base portion 1122. The annular portion 1123 and the base portion 1122 delimit an accommodating space, in which the seventh tapeline structure 1120 is received. The laser module and the power supply are provided on a side surface of the base portion 1122 facing away from the seventh tapeline structure 1120. The housing 1110 defines, on a side wall thereof facing the laser generating means 21 and the photoelectric conversion means 22, a raised portion 1111 which is raised outwardly and defines a second accommodating space 1112 for holding the laser module. As in the preceding embodiments, a light receiving hole 1113 and a laser beam emitting port 1114 are provided at one end of the raised portion 1111.
The operating means 25 is provided on another side wall of the raised portion 1111. Preferably, the operating means 25 includes a press button, and a press button slot is provided in a side wall of the raised portion 1111 facing away from the housing 1110. The press button passes through the press button slot and is then connected to the circuit board 23.
The display means 24 is provided at a radial edge location of the seventh tapeline structure 1120. Preferably, the display means 24 is supported by the annular portion 1123 of the spacer 1121. A slot for passage of the display means 24 therethrough is provided in a corresponding side wall of the housing 1110.
The power supply may be selected as a cylindrical batter, and a side wall portion of the housing 1110 corresponding to the power supply defines a battery hatch 1115. Through opening the battery hatch 1115, the battery can be replaced rapidly. It would be appreciated that a rechargeable battery may be alternatively used, and accordingly, the battery hatch 1115 may be replaced with a charging port. Alternatively, a battery having a different shape may be used, such as a square battery, a button-shaped battery or the like.
With the distance measuring device of each of Embodiments 2 to 11, when using the tapeline structure to measure a distance, the operator has to read a numerical value marked on the tape as a measurement of the distance. In contrast, according to this embodiment, a tapeline structure is provided with a sensing component for obtaining a distance measurement of the tapeline structure and then outputting it to a display means, on which the measurement is then displayed. This can increase measurement accuracy of the tapeline structure. According to this embodiment, the sensing component may be provided on any of the tapeline structures of Embodiments 2 to 11, rather than only on that shown in
How the distance measuring device of this embodiment operates will be described in detail below in the context of the sensing component being provided on the tapeline structure shown in
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It would be appreciated that the sensing device of this embodiment is not limited to being used only in the distance measuring device of
One or two display means 24 may be provided. In case of two display means, one of the display means is used to display a measurement of the laser ranging device 2 thereon, and the other is used to display a measurement of the tapeline structure 1220 thereon. The two display means may be integrated as a single piece.
In some other implementations, only one display means 24 may be included. This display means 24 displays both a measurement of the laser ranging device 2 and a measurement of the tapeline structure 1220 thereon. Specifically, in case of one display means 24 being used, the distance measuring device may have multiple operating modes.
In a first operating mode, a switch (not shown) of the distance measuring device can be used to switch it between laser ranging and distance measuring by the tapeline structure. When the distance measuring device is switched to laser ranging, a measurement of the tapeline structure is not displayed on the display means 24, and only a laser ranging measurement is displayed thereon. When the distance measuring device is switched to tapeline-based distance measuring, a laser ranging measurement is not displayed on the display means 24, and only a measurement of the tapeline structure is displayed thereon.
In a second operating mode, the distance measuring device may be configured so that, when it is ON or OFF, a measurement of the tapeline 1223 is displayed on the display means 24 in response to the tape 1223 being pulled out. If laser ranging is desired, the switch may be manipulated to switch the device to the laser ranging. As a result, a laser ranging measurement is displayed on the display means 24. When the distance measuring device is low in power, the tapeline structure 1220 can be still used normally for measuring.
In a third operating mode, both laser ranging and tapeline-based distance measuring measurements can be displayed on a single display means 24. That is, as shown in
It would be appreciated that, according to this embodiment, operating modes may be configured as actually needed, rather than limited to the above three.
Further, as shown in
Data transmission between the distance measuring device and the terminal may be either conducted in real time or triggered by a press button. That is, a trigger press-button may be provided on the distance measuring device, and data transmission may be carried out between the distance measuring device and the terminal when the trigger press-button is pressed down.
This embodiment not only enables accurate reading of measurements of the tapeline structure, without possible numerical errors that may arise from manual reading, but also allows the measurements to be transmitted to and stored in a terminal for numerical analysis.
This embodiment has a structure that is essentially the same as that of Embodiment 12, except that a different sensing component from that of Embodiment 12 is used in this embodiment. As shown in
The tape 1223 may be graduated with numerical values as is conventional, which can be read by an operator. In order to extend the life span of the tape, its surface may be covered with a film (not shown), which protects the marking codes 1331 against abrasion and wearing.
Preferably, the marking code 1331 and the marking code identification component 1330 of this embodiment may be provided along with the Hall sensing component of Embodiment 12. In this way, two numerical values can be obtained and then corrected, and a value obtained from the correction may be taken as a measurement of the tape 1223, resulting in even higher reading accuracy.
This embodiment is a modification of Embodiment 7. In Embodiment 7, as shown in
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As shown, the locating member 1421 is fixed in the housing, and the tapeline wheel 31 is rotatably coupled to the locating member 1421. The locating member 1421 includes three locating portions 1423, each extending outwardly from a body 1424 of the locating member 1421 and connected to the housing by a fastener. For example, one end of each locating portion 1423 is fixed to the housing by a screw 1425. In this way, the locating member 1421 is fixed within the housing.
As in Embodiment 7, the tapeline wheel 31 may be connected to the locating member 1421 through an engagement portion 724 and thereby mounted within the housing. In some implementations, as shown in
It would be appreciated that the number of locating portions 1423 in the locating member 1421 may be determined as actually needed. It may be any number that is at least one and is not limited to two as in Embodiment 7, or three as in this embodiment.
With the locating member 1421, the tapeline structure can be quickly assembled in the housing while ensuring robust operation of the tapeline.
The laser ranging device 2 may be disposed at a radial edge location as in Embodiments 6 to 7. Reference can be made to the above description of Embodiment 6 for more details in this regard. It would be appreciated that the arrangement for the tapeline structure may also be employed in any of Embodiments 2 to 4.
Presented above are merely a few preferred embodiments of the present invention. Those of ordinary skill in the art can make many improvements and modifications to the foregoing embodiments without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Accordingly, all and any such improvements and modifications are intended to also fall within the scope of the present invention.
This application is a continuation-in-part (CIP) application claiming benefit of U.S. Reissue patent application Ser. No. 18/098,636 filed on Jan. 18, 2023, which is a reissue application of U.S. Pat. No. 11,156,444 issued on Oct. 26, 2021, which was granted from U.S. patent application Ser. No. 16/334,648, which is a national phase application of PCT/CN2016/103242 filed on Oct. 25, 2016, the disclosures of which are incorporated herein in their entirety by reference.
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