Handheld Crane Remote Control Wireless Stabilizer Operation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current crane control systems require operators to physically interact with the crane frequently, limiting remote operation and increasing the number of trips needed to manage stabilizers and other components.

Innovation Solution

A handheld remote control system with a wireless transceiver, input devices, and a display screen that allows operators to wirelessly communicate with the crane, enabling remote control of stabilizers, actuators, and other components, including automatic leveling functions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If operators physically interact with the crane to control stabilizers and components, then direct control and reliability are improved, but operator trips increase and remote operation capability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol reliabilityVSAvoidoperational efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces the mechanical control system with a wireless remote control system. The handheld remote control includes a wireless transceiver that communicates with the crane controller, allowing operators to control stabilizers and other components without physically approaching the crane. This substitution eliminates the need for operator trips while maintaining control reliability through wireless signal transmission.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces a wireless communication system as an intermediary between the operator and the crane control system. The remote control device acts as a mediator, transmitting control signals wirelessly to the crane controller, which then actuates the stabilizers and other components. This intermediary enables remote operation while preserving the reliability of the control system.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If operators physically interact with the crane for component management, then direct monitoring and control precision are improved, but the number of trips and time consumption increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol precisionVSAvoidtime for operator trips
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces physical interaction with wireless communication for precise control. The handheld remote control transmits precise control signals wirelessly to the crane controller, which accurately actuates stabilizers and other components. This eliminates the need for operators to physically approach the crane, saving time while maintaining control precision through the wireless control system.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The patent enables the crane control system to respond automatically to wireless commands from the remote control. The controller receives wireless signals and autonomously executes control actions for stabilizers and other components, eliminating the need for manual physical intervention. This self-service capability reduces time loss while maintaining precise control through automated response to operator inputs.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

3Ease of operation

If traditional control systems are used, then system complexity is minimized, but remote operation capability and operator convenience deteriorate

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveoperator convenienceVSAvoidcontrol system complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces traditional mechanical control systems with a wireless remote control system. The handheld remote control with wireless transceiver communicates with the crane controller, providing operators with the convenience of remote operation. While this increases system complexity by adding wireless communication components, it significantly improves ease of operation by allowing control from a distance without physical contact with the crane.

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

Data Source

PatentUS20240351828A1Remote control system for a crane
Publication Date: 2024.10.24 OSHKOSH CORPORATION
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AI summary

A handheld remote control for a crane includes a wireless transceiver, an input device, a display screen, and processing circuitry. The wireless transceiver is configured to wirelessly communicate with a controller of the crane. The input device is configured to receive a user input. The display screen is configured to display information regarding deployment of a stabilizer of the crane. The processing circuitry is configured to obtain the user input via the input device, and cause at least one stabilizer of the crane to deploy or retract based on the user input.