Safety Barrier Pole Insertion Assembly for Remote Angled Reinforcement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing pole drivers for reinforcing safety barriers require long execution times, are difficult to access in certain locations, and pose safety risks to operators due to the need for manual intervention beyond the barrier.
Innovation Solution
A machine with a movement assembly, insertion assembly, and automatic control system that allows for the remote operation of inserting reinforcement poles into the ground at a safe angle, reducing manual labor and ensuring quick and safe reinforcement.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If manual positioning and operation is used for reinforcement pole insertion, then operators can directly control the machine, but execution time becomes very long and operator safety is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The machine is equipped with automatic positioning systems, sensors, and control mechanisms that enable it to perform reinforcement pole insertion operations autonomously without continuous manual intervention. The system can independently locate barrier positions, calculate optimal insertion points, and execute the reinforcement process, thereby dramatically reducing execution time while maintaining operational precision
Solution Approach 2:
Manual mechanical operations are replaced with automated mechanical systems including robotic arms, automated drilling mechanisms, and computer-controlled positioning systems. These automated systems can perform multiple operations simultaneously and with greater speed than manual methods, resolving the contradiction between operational control and execution time
2Manufacturing precision
If operators work beyond the safety barrier for positioning, then precise positioning can be achieved, but operator safety is endangered due to risk of being hit by machine or pole
Solution Approach 1:
The machine incorporates remote control capabilities and automated positioning systems that act as intermediaries between the operator and the dangerous work area. Sensors, cameras, and automated navigation systems enable precise positioning to be achieved without operators physically being in the hazardous zone beyond the barrier, thereby eliminating exposure to flying debris, moving machinery, and falling poles
Solution Approach 2:
Manual positioning operations are replaced with automated guidance systems including GPS, laser ranging, and computer vision technologies. These systems can achieve precise positioning measurements and control without human operators needing to approach the barrier, thereby eliminating the safety risks associated with manual intervention in the work zone
3Manufacturing precision
If reinforcement operation is carried out beyond the barrier, then proper angled insertion can be achieved, but accessibility becomes difficult in certain locations
Solution Approach 1:
The machine employs articulated robotic arms and multi-axis positioning mechanisms that can reach over and around barriers to insert reinforcement poles at the required angles. By operating from positions that are more accessible while using articulated mechanisms to reach the insertion point, the system maintains precise angle control without requiring direct access beyond the barrier
Solution Approach 2:
The machine incorporates dynamically adjustable arms and positioning systems that can adapt their configuration based on the specific barrier geometry and insertion requirements. These dynamic mechanisms allow the system to achieve precise insertion angles from various approach positions, improving accessibility while maintaining the required 135-degree insertion angle for effective reinforcement
4Productivity
If multiple operators are used for positioning and operation, then task completion can be achieved, but manpower requirements and operational complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The machine is designed with integrated automated systems including sensors, controllers, and execution mechanisms that enable single-operator or even unattended operation. The system can autonomously perform barrier detection, reinforcement pole positioning, insertion, and compaction operations, thereby maintaining high productivity while reducing manpower requirements from multiple operators to one or none
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple manual operations that previously required separate operators (positioning, guiding, operating machinery) are merged into a single automated system. The integrated machine combines detection, positioning, and execution functions into one unified automated platform, eliminating the need for coordinated manual operations by multiple personnel while maintaining or enhancing task completion capability
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AI summary
A machine for the introduction of poles into the ground, particularly for the reinforcement of safety barriers. The machine including one movement assembly for the movement of the machine at the point where one safety barrier to be reinforced is located; one insertion assembly associated movable with the movement assembly and adapted to introduce at least partly into the ground one reinforcement pole at the point where the safety barrier is located; positioning device/component/unit (or the like) associated with the movement assembly and adapted to position the insertion assembly between: one home position, wherein it approaches the movement assembly; one operating position, wherein it is located beyond the safety barrier; and one insertion position, wherein it is tilted by an angle of insertion for the introduction of the reinforcement pole at the point where the safety barrier is located.