Coal Bed Gas Detection Device with Multi-Axis Suction Head Adjustment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing gas detection devices for coal beds have limited flexibility, making them inconvenient to adjust and resulting in a small detection range and safety hazards due to low degrees of freedom.

Innovation Solution

An adjustable gas detection device with a detection direction adjustment assembly and a suction head angle adjustment assembly, allowing for precise positioning and directional control of the suction head, enabling oriented and range detection with high control efficiency and safety.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a fixed gas detection device is used, then the device structure is simple, but the degree of freedom is low and the detection range is small

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedetection rangeVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by transforming the fixed detection device into a movable one. The detection device is mounted on a mobile platform (such as a robot or vehicle) that can move freely in three-dimensional space, allowing the detection range to expand from a fixed point to a dynamic coverage area. This resolves the contradiction by making the device adaptable to different locations while the mobility system handles the complexity of movement control.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces another dimension by adding spatial mobility to the detection device. Instead of being confined to a fixed position, the device can move in multiple directions (x, y, z axes) and orient itself in different angles. This dimensional expansion dramatically increases the detection range without requiring an overly complex fixed structure, as the mobility system provides the necessary adaptability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

2Ease of operation

If a fixed gas detection device is used, then the device is simple to operate, but it is inconvenient to adjust and has low degrees of freedom

Engineering Contradiction:
ImproveadjustabilityVSAvoiddegrees of freedom
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual mechanical adjustment with automated control systems. The mobile platform and detection device are equipped with sensors, motors, and control algorithms that automatically adjust the device's position and orientation based on detection needs. This substitution maintains ease of operation (through automated control) while dramatically increasing degrees of freedom (through motorized movement and positioning).

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Reliability

If the detection device lacks adjustment capability, then the device structure is simple, but it creates safety hazards

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvework safetyVSAvoidadjustment mechanism
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service by equipping the detection device with autonomous navigation and positioning capabilities. The device can automatically move to optimal detection locations, adjust its orientation toward gas sources, and return to base stations for recharging or data transmission. This self-service capability enhances work safety by reducing the need for manual intervention in hazardous environments while the integrated automation system manages the complexity of adjustment mechanisms.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

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

The device provides rapid and reliable gas detection with high flexibility, reducing safety hazards by allowing continuous three-dimensional movement and efficient angle adjustments, enhancing detection capabilities.

Implementation Method 1

the suction head sucking a gas through a suction pump and sends it into the analysis bin through a suction pipe for analysis

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectSuction: Suction

Data Source

PatentUS11497361B2Adjustable gas detection device for coal bed
Publication Date: 2022.11.15 CHINA UNIV OF GEOSCIENCES (BEIJING)
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AI summary

The present invention discloses an adjustable gas detection device for coal bed comprising a detection direction adjustment assembly, a suction head angle adjustment assembly and an analysis bin, wherein the suction head angle adjustment assembly includes a suction head first-level angle adjustment assembly and a suction head second-level angle adjustment assembly, and the suction head first-level angle adjustment assembly includes a suction head that sucks a gas through a suction pump and sends it into the analysis bin through a suction pipe for analysis; the detection direction adjustment assembly and the suction head angle adjustment assembly jointly adjust a position and a direction of the suction head. The gas detection device for coal bed of the present invention has many degrees of freedom, can quickly complete the angle adjustment, and realizes rapidly-oriented detection, as well as having advantages of high control efficiency, rapid response, flexibility and reliability.