Device for automatic control of temperature, system for automatic control of temperature, and method thereof
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current temperature control methods in working spaces require manual adjustment by operators, leading to low control accuracy and inconvenience due to the need for manual detection and operation of valves to maintain desired temperature ranges.
Innovation Solution
An automatic temperature control system comprising an air box, a baffle member, and a driving assembly, which includes a motor, synchronous gears, and a synchronous belt, allowing the baffle member to adjust the air inlet opening based on the difference between the current and desired temperatures, thereby controlling the temperature accurately without manual intervention.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If manual temperature control is used with operators detecting temperature and operating valves, then the system structure is simple, but the control accuracy is low and operation is inconvenient
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automatic temperature control where the control device autonomously detects temperature deviations and adjusts the valve opening degree without manual intervention. The driving assembly automatically actuates the baffle member based on temperature feedback, eliminating the need for operators to manually detect and adjust valves, thereby improving control accuracy while maintaining operational simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a closed-loop feedback mechanism where the control device continuously monitors the working space temperature and compares it with the target temperature. Based on the temperature difference, the control device automatically adjusts the valve opening degree through the driving assembly, creating a self-regulating system that improves temperature control accuracy without requiring complex manual intervention protocols
2Ease of operation
If manual valve adjustment is used to control cooling air intake, then the device structure is simple, but the operation convenience is poor and control accuracy is low
Solution Approach 1:
The driving assembly automatically actuates the baffle member to adjust the valve opening degree based on temperature feedback from the control device. This self-service mechanism eliminates the need for operators to manually detect temperature and operate valves, significantly improving operation convenience while the automated control logic maintains system simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces manual mechanical valve operation with an automated driving assembly that uses a motor and transmission mechanism (synchronous belt and gears) to actuate the baffle member. This substitution of manual mechanical operation with an automated electromechanical system improves ease of operation while the modular design keeps the overall device complexity manageable
3Measurement precision
If automatic temperature control is implemented with driving assembly, then the control accuracy is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The control system is segmented into distinct functional modules: a control device for temperature detection and calculation, a driving assembly for actuation, and a baffle member for flow control. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently, improving temperature control accuracy while keeping the overall system structure organized and manageable through clear functional separation
Solution Approach 2:
The driving assembly serves multiple functions: it converts rotational motor motion into linear baffle member displacement, provides precise positioning control, and enables bidirectional adjustment of the valve opening degree. This multi-functionality consolidates several control operations into a single integrated mechanism, improving temperature control accuracy without proportionally increasing device complexity
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system improves temperature control accuracy and eliminates the need for manual operation, ensuring precise temperature adjustments within desired ranges in working spaces.
Implementation Method 1
The driving assembly includes a motor, a plurality of synchronous gears, and a synchronous belt. The motor is fixed to one of the synchronous gears. The synchronous belt is wound around the synchronous gears.
Implementation Method 2
The baffle member is slidably coupled to the air box at the opening. The driving assembly can drive the baffle member to cover the opening completely, to cover the opening partially, or to not cover the opening
Implementation Method 3
The at least one opening is configured to provide an opening for cooling air to be introduced into the working space
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AI summary
A device providing automatic control of temperature for an environment of a working station includes an air box, a baffle member, and a driving assembly. The air box is coupled to a machine defining a working space which the working station is in. The air box defines an opening. The opening allows cooling air to be introduced into the working space. The baffle member is slidably coupled to the air box at the opening. The driving assembly coupled to the baffle member drives the baffle member to cover the opening completely, to cover the opening partially, or to leave the opening uncovered in accordance with a difference between a current temperature of the working space and a desired target temperature of the working space. A related system and method are also disclosed.