Conveying Speed Level Model for Dynamic Logistics Adjustment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing conveying devices in logistics parks manually set specific speeds, which cannot be adjusted in real time based on factors like package weight and quantity, leading to inefficiencies and increased costs.

Innovation Solution

A method and apparatus for setting an object conveying speed that grades influencing factors and adjusts the conveying speed within a preset time period using a conveying speed level model, allowing for intelligent speed adjustments.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If the conveying device operates at a fixed high speed, then the conveying efficiency is improved, but the energy consumption increases and cost waste occurs when package quantity is small

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconveying efficiencyVSAvoidenergy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic speed adjustment by transitioning from fixed manual speed setting to automated real-time speed control based on package quantity detection. The system dynamically adapts the conveying speed to match actual workload, operating at high speed when package quantity is large and reducing speed when package quantity is small, thereby resolving the contradiction between maintaining high productivity and reducing energy consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent employs feedback control by detecting package quantity in real-time and using this information to adjust conveying speed. The system continuously monitors package flow and feeds this data back to the speed control mechanism, creating a closed-loop system that automatically optimizes energy consumption while maintaining appropriate conveying efficiency based on actual demand.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Productivity

If the conveying device operates at a fixed high speed, then the conveying efficiency is improved, but the conveying cost increases when package quantity is small

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconveying efficiencyVSAvoidconveying cost
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The system dynamically adjusts conveying speed based on real-time package quantity detection, transitioning from static high-speed operation to adaptive speed control. This dynamic adjustment ensures the conveying device operates at optimal speed for current workload, reducing unnecessary energy consumption and conveying costs during low-package periods while maintaining high efficiency during peak periods.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements feedback control where package quantity detection results are continuously fed back to adjust conveying speed. This closed-loop system automatically optimizes conveying cost by reducing speed when package quantity is small and maintaining or increasing speed when package quantity is large, thereby eliminating cost waste while preserving conveying efficiency when needed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Device complexity

If manual speed setting is used, then the device complexity is reduced, but the adaptability to different package quantities decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvespeed control complexityVSAvoidspeed adaptability
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements self-service control by enabling the conveying device to automatically adjust its own speed based on detected package quantity. The system uses automated detection and control mechanisms that allow the device to self-regulate without manual intervention, significantly improving speed adaptability to different package quantities while the added complexity is justified by the operational benefits.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical speed adjustment with automated detection and control systems. Package quantity detection devices and automated control mechanisms substitute for manual operation, enabling the system to adapt speed to different package quantities automatically. This substitution increases adaptability while introducing controlled complexity through automation.

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

Data Source

PatentUS12202676B2Method and apparatus for setting object conveying speed
Publication Date: 2025.01.21 BEIJING JINGDONG ZHENSHI INFORMATION TECH CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed are a method and apparatus for setting an object conveying speed, relating to the technical field of computers. The method comprises: acquiring historical feature data of an object within multiple predefined time periods, and constructing a conveying speed level model, which indicates a corresponding relationship between the historical feature data and a conveying speed level, and which further includes a feature index that indicates the conveying speed level (S101); acquiring feature data of an object to be conveyed, and determining, by using the conveying speed level model, the conveying speed level of the object to be conveyed (S102); and determining the conveying speed of the object to be conveyed according to the conveying speed level (S103).