{"publication_id":"OT-2026-000000060","uuid":"01a0a4ee-75fc-79cb-bff2-6c198a4aaee5","title":"Vibration-Resistant Machine Leveling Element with Positive Locking and Sensing","abstract":"A machine levelling element is disclosed, designed to maintain precise machine base alignment over extended operational periods despite dynamic loading and vibration. It integrates an adjustable support, a positive mechanical locking mechanism, and an embedded sensing capability. The locking feature prevents gradual loosening common in conventional adjustable feet, addressing the problem of machines losing level and causing process drift. The sensing capability facilitates timely detection of any level deviation without requiring external survey equipment, enabling scheduled re-levelling procedures to restore original machine alignment.","language":"en","published_at":"2026-09-15T11:58:06.335073Z","canonical_url":"https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000060","status":"PUBLIC","supersedes":null,"keywords":["machine levelling","vibration resistance","locking mechanism","precision alignment","level sensor","industrial machinery","load path","wedge lock","process drift","machine base"],"extent":{"words":2298,"paragraphs":17,"figures":2},"hashes":{"canonical_text_sha256":"0c54f0e8a6e7d58aa23d978e9f904fafb06ecc8a91fdb3ec7488ee2506246983","html_sha256":"83b0452c0a53ea85d1c384dfce46ee338f0f8c342c593f56a8349ec27b7e429a","pdf_sha256":"6f6af459b8b281d21868f18c35421044d876a6639ba6d9facd85cc9c998e8293","markdown_sha256":"578bbebc425f9c395c01912bffb8fb01828926aeeab14f9df0aa81a29ad0fbaa","manifest_sha256":"009bd877bccda9bed8e23de501272fa0870bf8e7a7847cb3638ae24ca32054d2"},"links":{"html":"https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000060","text":"https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000060/publication.txt","markdown":"https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000060/publication.md","pdf":"https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000060/publication.pdf","manifest":"https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000060/manifest.json","signature":"https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000060/manifest.sig","integrity":"https://opentechnical.org/p/OT-2026-000000060/integrity"},"categories":[{"category_id":"CAT-000000308","path":"industrial-components-safety-infrastructure/structural-components/levelling-elements","name":"Levelling Elements","primary":true},{"category_id":"CAT-000000297","path":"industrial-components-safety-infrastructure","name":"Industrial Components, Safety & Infrastructure","primary":false},{"category_id":"CAT-000000304","path":"industrial-components-safety-infrastructure/structural-components","name":"Structural Components","primary":false},{"category_id":"CAT-000000307","path":"industrial-components-safety-infrastructure/structural-components/vibration-isolation","name":"Vibration Isolation","primary":false}]}