Actuating Element Data Transfer via Current Regulation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for actuating elements require manual reading and transfer of data from dot matrices to control units, leading to inefficient assembly and potential unintentional actuation due to production variations.
Innovation Solution
An automated data transfer method using electrical signals between actuating elements and control units, where current flow regulation prevents unintentional actuation and allows for easy data evaluation without separate software or hardware, utilizing inductance in the actuating element to transfer data during a specific current value lower than actuation levels.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual reading and transfer of data from dot matrix to control unit is used, then data transfer can be achieved, but assembly efficiency is low and manual working steps are required
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the manual mechanical process of reading dot matrix data with an automated electrical signal-based data transfer system. The actuating element communicates data to the control unit through electrical signals during the actuation process, eliminating the need for manual data entry and significantly improving assembly efficiency while increasing automation.
Solution Approach 2:
The actuating element automatically transfers its own data to the control unit during the actuation process without requiring external manual intervention. The system uses the existing actuation electrical signals to convey data about the actuating element's properties, allowing the component to self-identify and enable the control unit to automatically adjust parameters.
2Reliability
If standard current flow is applied to actuating element, then actuation occurs, but unintentional actuation may occur during data transfer due to production variations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements different current flow parameters for data transfer versus actuation. During data transfer, a first current flow value is applied that is specifically lower than the threshold required for actuation, while during normal operation, a second higher current flow value is applied for actuation. This parameter differentiation prevents unintentional actuation while enabling reliable data transfer.
3Measurement precision
If separate software or hardware is provided for evaluating data, then data evaluation accuracy is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control unit is designed with multi-functionality, serving both as the actuator controller and as the data evaluation system. The existing control unit hardware and software are utilized to evaluate the transferred data about the actuating element's properties, eliminating the need for separate evaluation devices and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining accurate data processing.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This method eliminates manual steps, prevents unintentional actuation, and allows for easy data evaluation and activation of actuating elements, accounting for production variations, thereby simplifying the assembly and operation of actuating elements.
Implementation Method 1
a first current flow value which is specifically lower than a current flow value required for an actuation of the actuating element is applied to the actuating element in order to transfer the data from the actuating element to the control unit
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AI summary
A method for transferring data from an actuating element to a control unit activating the actuating element. The control unit activates an inductance contained in the actuating element, for the transfer of the data in the actuating element in parallel to the inductance, a load being connected in parallel, or not.