Angle-Expandable Frame for Optimized Sensing and Inspection

The inventive concept applies the core technology of an angle-expandable spinal cage to various industries, enabling adjustable-angle sensing, inspection, and optimization in applications such as agriculture, environmental monitoring, wind energy, industrial equipment inspection, and solar energy harvesting.

The original angle-expandable spinal cage patent, while innovative in its field, is limited to spinal cage applications. However, the fundamental technology can be adapted to address critical problems in other industries, where adjustable-angle sensing and inspection are crucial. The new inventive concept solves the problem of fixed-angle limitations in these fields, enabling more effective and efficient data collection, monitoring, and optimization.

The inventive concept comprises an angle-expandable frame, configured to adjust the angle of a sensor, camera, or other device with respect to its environment. The frame is operated by a driving bolt, which enables precise angle adjustments. In the agricultural context, the frame is used to optimize soil sensor placement. In environmental monitoring, the frame adjusts the angle of a sensor or sampling point. In wind energy, the frame is integrated into a wind turbine blade to optimize angle of attack. In industrial equipment inspection, the frame is used in a robotic arm to adjust the angle of inspection. In solar energy harvesting, the frame is used in a mounting system to optimize solar panel angle with respect to the sun's position.

The new inventive concept is novel and non-obvious in its application of the original angle-expandable technology to entirely new fields, leveraging the core innovation to address distinct problems. The inventive step lies in the recognition of the technology's broader potential and its adaptation to these new contexts.

Alternative embodiments of the inventive concept could include adjustable-angle frames for underwater sensing, medical imaging, or aerospace applications. Variations of the driving bolt mechanism could also be explored, such as using alternative actuation methods or materials.

The inventive concept has significant commercial potential in various industries, including agriculture, environmental monitoring, wind energy, industrial equipment inspection, and solar energy harvesting. The target market includes companies and organizations seeking to optimize their sensing, inspection, and monitoring capabilities, as well as those developing innovative solutions for these industries.