Installation protocol generation device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing tub support installation methods lack flexibility and efficiency, as they do not adapt well to varying tub shapes and dimensions, leading to suboptimal installation and potential structural issues.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a sensor device, control unit, and storage unit, integrated into an installation report creation device, which records geometric installation conditions and generates installation instructions for tub supports, allowing for flexible adjustment of length, width, and height to match specific tub shapes, using plug-in recesses and formations, and communication interfaces for data transmission.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional fixed-dimension tub supports are used, then manufacturing and shipping are simplified, but adaptability to varying tub shapes is poor
Solution Approach 1:
The tub support system transitions from fixed dimensions to variable dimensions through adjustable support legs with extension mechanisms. The support legs can be dynamically adjusted in length to accommodate different tub shapes and installation environments, resolving the contradiction between adaptability and complexity by providing controlled variability rather than complete redesign for each application.
Solution Approach 2:
The system changes key parameters of the tub support including leg length, support height, and positioning coordinates. By adjusting these parameters based on measured installation conditions, the system achieves adaptability to various tub shapes while maintaining a standardized base structure, thus managing complexity through parameter adjustment rather than structural redesign.
2Reliability
If custom-fitted tub supports are created for each installation, then fit and stability improve, but installation time and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary measurement and planning actions before physical installation. The sensor device captures installation conditions, the control unit generates an installation protocol with pre-calculated adjustments, and the installer follows guided steps. This preliminary digital preparation ensures proper fit and stability while reducing actual on-site installation time by eliminating trial-and-error adjustments.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates feedback mechanisms where the sensor device continuously monitors installation conditions and the control unit adjusts the installation protocol based on measured deviations from ideal conditions. This closed-loop feedback ensures reliable installation outcomes while streamlining the process through automated adjustments rather than manual trial-and-error.
3Measurement precision
If manual measurement and calculation methods are used, then equipment costs are reduced, but measurement precision and installation accuracy decrease
Solution Approach 1:
The system replaces manual mechanical measurement tools with an automated sensor device that uses optical or electronic fields to capture installation conditions. The control unit processes this data digitally to generate precise measurements and installation protocols. This substitution significantly improves measurement precision while managing complexity through integrated automation rather than multiple separate manual tools.
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
Enables the creation of customizable tub supports that can be easily adjusted on-site to fit various tub shapes, improving installation efficiency and ensuring proper fit and stability, while also facilitating cost-effective shipping and assembly.
Implementation Method 1
the sensor device comprises a laser scanner and/or a camera
Data Source
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AI summary
Installation protocol creation device, configured for creating an installation protocol of a bathtub support, with a sensor device for recording geometric installation conditions of the environment of the planned installation position of the bathtub support and for recording installation data of the subsequently installed bathtub support, a control unit, configured for creating the installation protocol using the recorded installation data, and a storage unit, configured for storing the installation protocol.