WO2010078671A2

WO2010078671A2 - Rolling and rotating measure with binary code logic, photovoltaic cell and laser beam combined measures 1 and 2

Info

Publication number: WO2010078671A2
Application number: PCT/CH2010/000076
Authority: WO
Inventors: Christophe Mikasi
Original assignee: Christophe Mikasi
Priority date: 2009-03-21
Filing date: 2010-03-20
Publication date: 2010-07-15
Also published as: WO2010078671A4; WO2010078671A3; CH700693A2

Abstract

The invention relates to a rolling and rotating measure giving measured angular values between 1° and 360° in real time by means of binary code logic. The binary code is supplied with electricity by a photovoltaic cell. The measure serves to measure the length of a distance in centimetres and in inches, as a protractor, compass, set square and for tracing by means of the laser beam. The combined measures (1 and 2). The combined measures (1 and 2) operate without solar energy or binary code logic. The combined measure (1) has the external form as defined in fig. 6.

Description

ROLLING AND ROTATING RULE WITH LOGICAL BINARY CODE, PHOTOVOLTAIC CELL AND LASER RAY. COMBINED RULES 1 AND 2.

1. Introduction.

The invention is firstly a rolling and rotating rule which gives the measured values of the angles of 1 ° to 360 ° in real time using a logical binary code and the values in cm. and in inches of linear displacements possible thanks to a translation wheel, all these values being readable on an integrated digital display. The rule also includes in the axis of the wheel, a miniature laser diode for projecting a ray on the side of the wheel. The binary code, the decoding circuit and the laser diode are electrically powered by a photovoltaic cell, there is also a location for a backup battery in case of insufficient illumination of the photovoltaic cell. And secondly, it is also the combined rule 1 and 2 assuming the same functions but without wheels, without solar energy, without logical binary code without laser beam. The rules serve as:

-Measurement of lengths in cm. and in inch, thanks to the opening 108 mentioned in FIG. 6.

-Tracing parallel lines with or without translation wheel. See Fig.28 and Fig. 30.

-Measurer of angles and drawing of lines forming precise angles between them of protractor.

-Control and direct tracing of right angles in a single pencil stroke. They serve as a square.

-Strike circles by predefined steps. For example 10mm, in Fig.4, compass with holes

-Measuring and drawing angles.

Until now, the angle measurement system is carried out using a traditional manual protractor. Achievements for reading on a display include a device detecting light passing through windows. This gives directly in coded form the position of the luminous flux. This way of proceeding is clean (reliable) only with the logical "Gray" code. In our approach, for a robust and economical realization we choose a reading by direct electrical contact. This approach saves the energy of the emitting optical cell and works at low voltage. The coding disk thus does not need to be pierced with windows or to have transparent portions to allow the light to pass, which makes it possible to use a standard binary code whose conversion into decimal numbers is simpler. The conductive parts of the code being directly applied on an insulating support (disc). The present invention relates to the measurement of the angle with the binary code, the current being provided by an integrated photovoltaic cell. Logical binary code information management electronics, its development, coding, decoding, electrical connections and real-time display of the angle value are not described in this invention. , these being part of the already known technology.

Using the photovoltaic cell gives the rule a universal and ecological character. Note also that an electric battery has the same effect as a photovoltaic cell on the ruler. But it is expensive, its duration is limited by time and it is difficult to recycle. However, in case of emergency, an alternating installation of 2 power sources can be useful.

The description and installation of the photovoltaic cell and the electric cell are not the subject of this study because it is a technology already known. The invention also defines:

A) Combination rule 1 is the one that contains the following operational functions:

- The external form of fig. 6

- Conventional rule in cm and inch.

- Square

- Rapporteur

- Compass

It works without wheels, without electricity, without logical binary code and without radius. The combined rule 1 is represented by FIGS. 26 and 27 in pages 24/27 and 251121.

B) Combination rule 2 is the one containing the following operational functions:

- The external form of all conventional rules.

- Conventional rule in cm and inch.

- Compass

It operates without wheels without electricity, logical binary code and laser beam.

The combined rule 2 is represented by FIGS. 28 and 29 in pages 26/27 and 27 .27. Note also that the combined rules 1 and 2, which we call <Swiss Rules>, can be constructed with or without the holes for the use of compasses, mentioned in 106 in Fig. 6. The method and the function <compass> of the circle construction by Figs. 27 and 29 is similar to FIG. 4 on page 4/27. 2. Description of the technical parts

The invention will be explained in more detail with the aid of an exemplary embodiment, illustrated by the following figures:

Fig. 6:

The frame 1 on which is engraved the graduations 101 for the measurement of distances in cm indicated in 104 and also the tracing of lines of a certain length. Below the distance digits in cm 104, there are holes 106 for putting the tips of plotting tools that we will call later "pencil", which makes it possible to draw circles or arcs of circles. A little further inside the carcass, there is a rectangular opening 108 parallel to the first stop, which gives a second stop also provided with graduations 102 for the measurement of distances in inches indicated in 105. In the middle of the carcass 1, there is a third opening 109, empty of material, with three edges at right angles on which are engraved the lines of angles 103 for the measurement and the direct drawing of angles.

Inside the carcass is a binary code disk 3, fixed on an insulating disc 13 held in place by the cover 2 screwed under the carcass by the screws 11. The disc 13 is screwed on an adhesive crampon 10 by the screw 12. This crampon 10 passes through the cover 2 to make contact with the paper. Inside the carcass is also a wheel axle 4, also held in place by the cover 2, the wheels protruding through two openings to also come into contact with the paper.

Fig. 7:

General view of the rule without marks

Fig. 8:

General view of the rule on which is engraved a table which gives the conversion of the different units units in cm and inch.

Fig. 9

Isometric view of the assembled ruler highlighting the reading of all the measurements, on the digital display as well as on the wheel through the transparent carcass.

Fig.10

Chassis, isometric and top views, showing all the graduations and numbers as well as the conversion table. All these indications can be phosphorescent for a vision in the dark. The housing 112 for the installation of the photovoltaic cell 5, the housing 111 displays 6 and 7. The opening 108 for the measurement plot in inch. -AT-

Fig. 11:

Description of the structure of the insulating disc 13A, with the fixing threads 1301, the contact bridge 1302 and the bearing face 1301 for the binary disc 1. FIG. 12:

Detail of the <conductive> metallic structure of the contact bridge 1302 with its three electrical connection points A ', B' and C. FIG. 13:

Description of the insulating disk, made of plastic, with the contact bridge 1302; once assembled. Fig. 14:

Lower closure lid 2, with the circular hole 22 for the passage of the cleated wheel 10, the diameter 24 corresponding to the diameter 1003 of the cleat wheel, .The openings ₍ rectangular 21 allowing the passage of the wheels 4003 of the wheel of translation 4. The flanged holes 20 serving as a passage for the screws 11 inside the section 23. FIG.

Spike disc 10, cutaway A-A 10A showing the threaded holes 1005 of the screw and the central tapered hole 1006 for setting the pen to trace the center point. The face 1001 bearing against the insulating disc 13B with the diameter 1003, and the diameter 1004 which is outside the rule. Fig. 16:

Wheel of translation 4, similar to existing wheels in conventional rolling rules, used for the advancement and tracing of parallel lines. With the wheel 4003 in contact with the paper, the connecting pin 4002 between the two wheels, the measuring drum 4001 to read in real time the length of the distance traveled in translation with the 2 units in inches and cm. Laser diode 4004 as an option with the 4005 booster battery. 17:

Figure 307 of the logic binary code from 1 to 360 degrees with 9 bits, the black parts correspond to the electrical contact the white parts to the non-contact areas. The use of the binary code on the logical binary disk with a thickness of about lmm. With the 9 tracks for the position, the tenth track 306 for electric,. The letters A, B and C indicate the separation of 3 zones 301, 302 and 303 without electrical contact between them to give the circular logic binary disk 304. Fig. 18:

Description of the 3 conductive zones A, B and C of logical binary code. Tracks 1 to 9 at angles 1 to 257, Track 9 at angles 258 to 359 and power supply track. Area 302: Tracks 1 to 7 of the corners 257 to 352 and tracks 6 and 7 of the angles 268 to 359. Area 303: Tracks 1 to 3 of the corners 353 to 359. 304: Set of assembled areas.

Fig. 19:

Set of conductive areas with zero on the right.

Fig. 20:

Disk representing the assembly of Fig.13 and Fig.18 by mounting <Xl>. The conductive zones A, B and C are electrically connected. This disk is installed in the structure for mounting and operating the ruler.

Fig. 21:

Illustrates the principle and the system of the assembly of all the elements components for the realization and the operation of the rule. All mounting parts are described and analyzed in all drawings. It suffices to analyze and respect the order of assembly principle.

The lid 2 with the fixed parts is then fixed on the carcass 1 by means of the slotted cylindrical head screws 11, making it possible to hold the wheel 4 inside the carcass 1. The photovoltaic cell 5 can be fixed on the carcass 1 from the outside, the displays 6 of the angle of rotation and 7 of the translation measurement can also be fixed from the outside. Another variant is to fix 5, 6 and 7 from the inside of the carcass which can be transparent.

All parts are well defined and ordered for assembly of the ruler.

Fig. 22:

Isometric views of the assembled ruler, top and bottom view, showing the cross wheel and the spike disc used to rotate the entire ruler structure.

Fig. 23:

Isometric view illustrating translational and rotational movements.

Fig. 24:

Diagram of the logical binary decoding principle, illustrated for the 60 ° angle, with some examples of binary values. Fig. 25.

Illustrates the principle of decoding assembly, for example to define and display the angle of 60 °. The scheme is simple. Solar energy <5> or electricity goes into <306>. The electricity is installed in the logical binary code structure <3> by the contact <150>. The <15> is the read head of an electrical component that deposits the current on the neutral <306> link track of the logical <3> binary code. Depending on the placement and position of the logical binary code <3> track, the current flows through <152> and <153>. The logical binary code is retransmitted in the processor <14> to analyze and process the data. This data is transmitted by <154> to the display <7>. Fig. 26:

Is a combined rule 1 which has the defined functions of FIG. 6, but without the solar energy nor the logical binary code. All graduations must be in cm. and in inches. The thickness of the combined rule 1, defined as such can be from 2 to 4 cm. ; and in international conformities in inch. According to the custom, the thickness of this rule can measure from 2 to 4 mm. The ruler can be constructed of recyclable plastic or stainless metal. Its length can measure from 10 to 100 cm or inch. Space <109>, empty of matter, mentioned in FIG. 6 is similar to FIG. 26 and it is also used to define and draw the angle. Fig. 27:

Is a conventional combined rule 1 defined as such, ready for use. Fig. 28:

Is a combined rule 2 that has the functions of the conventional rule with the graduations in cm. and in inches. ; and compass functions.

The thickness of the combined control room 2, defined as such, can measure from 2 to 4 cm, or in international conformities in inches, depending on the use. The thickness of this ruler can be from 2 to 4 mm. The ruler can measure in length from 1 to 100 cm or in inches. Fig.29:

Is a conventional combined rule 2 defined as such, ready for use. Note also that the combined rules 1 and 2, which we call <Swiss Rules> can be constructed with or without the holes for the use of compasses, mentioned in 106 in Fig. 6. The openings <108> and <109> mentioned in fig. 6 are similar to the combined rule

1 to draw the lines and define the angles. The units in cm and inch are reversible and interchangeable in all the rules for the construction of geometric figures. And the opposite too.

Note also that the dimensions, scales, tolerances and constraints will be established by the rule builder in accordance with <ISO> standards.

Mm, cm and inch are the international units of measurement defined in this invention of the rule.

3. Instructions for use

Rule function:

Figs. 1 and FIG. 2 illustrate the drawing of a straight line 153 of a certain length measured in cm or inch, 154 thanks to the opening <108> described in these figures. Lines of different lengths such as 151 and 152 can be drawn.

The combined rules 1 and 2 represented by the figures function in the same way.

Fig.2

Rapporteur function:

Thanks to the rotational movement mentioned in Fig. 2 around point <8>, illustrated for the angle of 60 °, parallel lines 151, 152 and 153 can be drawn with respect to a reference line .This combined rule 1 works in the same way by using the graduations with vertical edges and defining the angle.

Fig. 3:

Square function:

Description of the square function of frame 1 of the rule. Both sides of the ruler can be used to draw right angles. Combined rule 1 works the same way.

Fig. 4:

Compass function:

A tracing tool 15a, pen, is introduced into a choice hole 156 and held with one hand

14a, a second tracing tool 15b operated with the second hand 14b and introduced into another choice hole 157 at a distance of a number of steps of the hole 157, the pitch shown in Figure 4 is 10mm, possibly it is necessary to have steps of 3, 4 or 5 mm. By holding the pen 15a fixed on the paper, it is possible to rotate the pencil 15b to draw a circle or an arc. Combined rules 1 and 2 work the same way. Fig. 5:

Manual angle measurement function

Make sure that the intersection 158 of lines 156 and 157 is on point 158, align the reference line with the angle 0, and read the angle formed by the second line 157 on the graduations. For the illustration we have defined the angle of 50 °.

Manual angle tracing function.

Place the pen on point 158 to draw the first point, align the reference line with the angle

0, then mark a point 159. Then you can draw a line between 2 points using the rule as explained in Figure 1. The combined rule 1 works in the same way.

Fig. 27:

Has the same functions as fig. 1, fig. 2, fig. 3, fig. 4 and fig. 5. It is a conventional rule in cm and inch, working neither with solar energy nor with logical binary code. The user manual is similar to the conventional rulebook, compass, compass and protractor. This opening <108> mentioned in FIG. 6, empty of matter, is used to construct and trace all the geometric figures chosen in cm. or in inch.

This opening, empty of material, is illustrated in FIG. 6 represented by point <108>.

Fig. 29:

Is a conventional rule in cm and inch, which can also be used as a compass. The instructions for use are similar to those of the conventional ruler and the compass shown in Fig. 4.

This opening, empty of material, is used to build and trace the lines in cm. and in inches.

This opening, empty of material, is illustrated in FIG. 6 through point 108.

For Figs. 27 and FIG. 29, slide and turn the ruler on the paper to trace the geometric shapes and figures chosen in cm. or in inch.

The combined rules 1 and 2 represented by FIGS. 27 and FIG. 29 exercise and assume functions for the construction of geometric figures.

Claims

4. Claims

1. Desktop rule for technical drawing including simultaneous functions of a. to e. and at least one of the following functions of f to h: a Measuring lengths, in cm and in inches. b Draw parallel lines with or without a translation wheel. c Measure the angles and draw the lines forming precise angles between them, graduated manual protractor. d Translation using a street mentioned in Fig.16 and the rotation of Fig.6 using a studded disc mentioned in fig. 15. e Control and draw right angles in a single pen stroke, square. f Draw circles in predefined steps, as shown in Fig. 4. This is the compass with holes, g Measure and draw a long-distance angle, Laser Radius. h Digital display of values related to claims b and c. Power supply of the ruler, illustrated in FIG. 6, by solar energy.

2. Rule according to claim 1, characterized in that the function a. can be done with 2 different units (in cm and inch depending on the preferred embodiment illustrated in Figure 1.

3. Rule according to claim 1, characterized in that the function b. includes a scale on wheel 4 visible from outside the ruler

4. Rule according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one of the functions a. b. and c. have phosphorescent graduations allowing their visibility in low light.

5. Rule according to one of claims 1 or 3 characterized in that the functions c and g are provided by an encoder disc 3 integrated in the rule.

6. Rule according to claim 5 characterized in that the encoder disk 4 uses a binary code with electrical contact. This disk incorporating a logic binary code electrical link tunnel 1302 of FIGS. 11, 12, 13, which establishes the electrical connection of the third zones 301, 302 and 303 described in FIGS. 17, 18, 20 and 21.

7. Rule according to claim 6 characterized in that the electrical connection tunnel 13 is called "Mikasi logical binary code tunnel" as a claim.

8. Rule according to claim 1 characterized in that it can make a translational movement and rotation.

9. The combined rule 1 has an external form similar to that of FIG. 6.

10. We claim the opening, 108 fig. 6, between the graduations in cm and inch of the combined rules 1 and 2.

11. The graduations of the ruler can range from 1 to 100 cm or 100 inches.

12. We claim the opening, mentioned in point <108> in Fig. 6, empty of matter, the graduations of the combined rules 1 and 2 in cm and in inch to build and trace all the geometrical figures. Fig. 28 has the external form of FIG. 6.

13. Combination rules 1 and 2 must be made from recyclable plastic or stainless metal materials.

14. We claim the combined rules 1 and 2 shown in Figs. 27 and FIG. 29.

15. We claim the combined rules Fig. 27 and 29 are called <Swiss rules>.

16. We claim the combined rules 1 and 2 illustrated in Figs. 27 and 29 as the "Swiss Rules" because they exercise and assume many functions for the construction of geometric figures.