Worker Terminal GPS Positioning for Blasting Detonator Connection
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current blasting systems lack automation in connecting electronic detonators to worker terminals, leading to inefficiencies and reduced worker convenience in blasting operations.
Innovation Solution
A blasting system and method that utilizes a worker terminal equipped with a GPS device to automatically identify and connect to detonators based on their position, transmitting logging signals and setting data to facilitate detonator activation and improve operational efficiency.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If manual connection method is used to connect detonators to worker terminal, then device complexity is reduced, but productivity decreases and worker convenience is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables automatic connection where the worker terminal autonomously identifies and connects to the detonator via GPS positioning without requiring manual intervention. The terminal automatically transmits logging signals and receives detonator information, making the connection process self-service and eliminating manual operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent replaces manual mechanical connection operations with an automated electronic system using GPS positioning and wireless communication. The worker terminal uses satellite-based location data to automatically identify and establish communication with the detonator, substituting manual mechanical processes with electronic automation.
2Ease of operation
If automatic connection system is implemented, then productivity is improved, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The worker terminal autonomously performs identification and connection to the detonator using GPS positioning. The system automatically transmits logging signals, receives detonator information, and establishes communication without requiring manual operations from the worker, thereby improving ease of operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The GPS positioning system serves as an intermediary that enables the worker terminal to automatically identify the detonator's location. By using satellite-based positioning as a mediator, the system bridges the terminal and detonator without requiring direct manual interaction or complex wired connections.
3Loss of time
If manual connection process is used, then device complexity is minimized, but loss of time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs preliminary positioning and identification actions automatically before the actual detonation process. The worker terminal uses pre-stored blasting map data and real-time GPS positioning to proactively identify the detonator, establishing connection readiness before operation begins, thereby reducing overall time loss.
Solution Approach 2:
Manual time-consuming connection operations are replaced with automated electronic communication based on GPS coordinates. The system electronically transmits logging signals and receives detonator information automatically, substituting slow manual processes with fast electronic data exchange.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The system enables automatic connection of detonators to worker terminals, enhancing worker convenience and operational efficiency by streamlining the blasting process through precise positioning and data transmission.
Implementation Method 1
The terminal position generation part may be a global positioning system (GPS) device, which is configured to measure a position of the worker terminal on the basis of a satellite signal.
Data Source
AI summary
The present disclosure relates to a blasting system. The blasting system includes: detonators disposed in blasting holes perforated in a blasting target, and provided to detonate explosives; and a worker terminal configured to be connected to any one of the detonators by a worker. Wherein the worker terminal includes: a storage part configured to store a blasting map; a terminal position generation part configured to generate a terminal position indicating a position of the worker terminal; and a determination part configured to receive the logging signal, and match the terminal position at the time when the worker terminal receives the logging signal with the blasting map to identify a detonator connected to the worker terminal.