CONCEPT PAPER

Submitted to:

REUBEN B. ARTICULO, Ph.D. TM

Instructor

In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirement in

ITM 201 TECHNOLOGICAL RESEARCH 1

Submitted by:
LOREN TIANGA
 CONCEPT PAPER

Topic: Innovative Marking Gauge for Metalworking: Pivotal Mechanism and 360° Adjustability

I.Situational Gap
When performing various metal works, particularly cutting materials with specific
dimensions, it is often difficult to cut without markings, which can result in misalignment and
incorrect material finish dimensions. The standard method is to use marking gauges and clamps
to ensure that the material being finished is measured correctly. However, existing marking
gauges lack the flexibility and accuracy required for complex metalworking tasks, prompting
artisans and engineers to seek a more innovative solution.

Keywords: Marking Gauge,Pivotal Mechanism

II. Literature Gap

Prior Art 1 Prior Art 2 Prior Art 3

Notable Features being Notable Features being Notable Features being

Disclosed: The present Disclosed: . The invention relates Disclosed: A casting scribing
invention proposes a marking to a marking gauge that includes a device includes a height ruler, a
gauge which can determine the support body with a moving rod connecting seat, a support arm,
profile of a wall or a skirting penetration groove, a moving rod and a marking needle. The
board that is to be abutted by a inserted into the groove, a minute device consists of a base, ruler
floor tile and mark that profiled control shaft inserted into the rod's rod, and frame, with fastening
cutting line onto a tile, allowing control shaft installation groove, screws for the ruler rod's
for any grouting, pointing or and a mark blade material for position. The connecting seat
expansion joints that may be marking a line at a neck shape includes a bottom plate, splint,
required. vertically installed at the left side and first locking bolt, while the
Problem: The functionality end of the moving rod. The device support arm is clamped and
described is standard for is fastened with a control shaft fixed.
marking gauges used in fastening groove of the support Problem: The casting scribing
woodworking, tiling, and body. device does not have the
construction. The description Problem: Having a fixed head or feature of showing
lacks unique features and is not body in the marking gauge limits measurements such as the
suitable for cutting tiles against the flexibility of marking other metric and English. It is only
curved walls or grouting joints. angles. limited on marking materials
after determining the dimension
needed to be finished.

III. Proposed Technical Solution (Novelty over the State of the Art)
 The proposed research study was conceptualized to achieve precise measurements
and comfortable usage of marking gauge which can make the work easier. The marking gauge
features a stable base designed to carry load, an adjustable height in the body support, and a
rotatable head for various angles. Moreover, it also has a pivotal mechanism in the pen at the
end of the moving rod to create not just a point in marking but a visible line as well.

IV. Drawing (Proposed Solution)

V. Nearest Prior Art

Prior Art 1:

Name of Invention: MARKING GAUGE (GB2499508A)

Inventor: THOMAS, EAVES STEVEN
Date of Publication: August 28, 2013

Abstract:
The marking gauge is designed for marking profiled cutting lines onto floor tiles,
featuring an adjustable sleeve manually moved along a distancing rod and secured in place,
with a pencil/marker pen housing attached to the sleeve. A low-friction end cap at the rod’s
forward end ensures contact with surfaces to be abutted, and the rod can be lengthened or
shortened using attachable/detachable sections. When in use, the rod is placed against a wall
or skirting board, guiding the marker across the tile to accommodate curved walls or those with
grouting, pointing, or expansion joints.

Prior Art 2:

Name of Invention : MARKING GAUGE (KR101592153B1)

Inventor : LEE, JUN MOON, KIM, JAE HEUNG
Date of Publication: February 5, 2016

Abstract:
The invention describes a marking gauge consisting of a support body with a moving rod
penetration groove and a fixing bolt, a moving rod inserted into the groove, a minute control
shaft adjusting the protruding length of the moving rod, and a mark blade material for marking.
The gauge enables precise control of the protruding length, down to 0.1 mm accuracy, by
adjusting the moving rod within the support body. Additionally, a second embodiment allows for
simultaneous marking of horizontal and vertical lines by vertically attaching two marking gauges.

Prior Art 3:
Name of Invention :CASTING MARKING DEVICE (CN218875449U)
Inventors :DONG, YONG, BAI, XINGWEN, DONG, DAPENG
Date of Publication: April 18, 2023
Abstract:
The utility model outlines a casting marking device for casting tools, consisting of a
height gauge, a connecting seat, and a first locking bolt. The device allows for adjustable
marking length and angle, making it suitable for castings of various shapes or large sizes. The
gauge rod is vertically fixed on the base, and a fastening screw secures the position of the
gauge frame.

VI. Proposed Title: Innovative Marking Gauge for Metalworking: Pivotal Mechanism and 360°
Adjustability
 COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
FEATURES
Base Adjustable Rotatable Movable rod Pen with or w/o
PRIOR ARTS Height Head Pivotal
(in the (360°) Mechanism
support
body)
PRIOR ART 1 NO NO NO YES YES
PRIOR ART 2 NO NO NO YES YES
PRIOR ART 3 YES YES NO YES YES
PROPOSED YES YES YES YES YES
SOLUTION

VI. Methodology

1. Literature Review and Prior Art Search

2. Designing and Evaluation
3. The design is for the development of a new product or process.
4. Design criteria
5. Design plan preparation and fabrication
6. Evaluation procedure
7. Parameters for analysis
8. Cost analysis

VII. Timeline

ACTIVITY TIMELINE
No. No. of Weeks
of Scope of Activity
Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 1 1 1 1 1
0 1 2 3 4 5
1 Proper planning
and designing
2 Parts
identification and
selection of material
to be used
3 Purchase of
materials and
supplies
4 Preparation of
tools and
equipment
5 Measuring, lay-
outing, cutting,
machining, and
welding
6 Assemble and
align the parts.
7 Prepare material
for pilot testing.
 8 Conduct pilot
testing
9 Revision and re-
aligning
1 Conduct re-
0 testing
Polishing and
11 painting

VIII. Bibliography:

https://worldwide.espacenet.com/patent/search/family/055353701/publication/KR101592153B1?
q=KR101592153B1
https://worldwide.espacenet.com/patent/search/family/045939702/publication/GB2499580A?
q=GB2499580A
https://worldwide.espacenet.com/patent/search/family/085977372/publication/CN218875449U?
q=CN218875449U