Electronic Delay Detonator Logging Control Device

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current electronic delay detonator systems face challenges in accurately setting delay times and sequencing blasts due to complex connection methods and high error rates, particularly in large-scale blasting operations like tunnel excavation, leading to potential misfires and inefficiencies.

Innovation Solution

An electronic delay detonator logging control device and method that inspects connections of multiple detonators in parallel and assigns a log counter for precise control, includes a logging mode for initial setup, a recovery mode for failures, and ensures accurate detonator sequencing and charging, minimizing misfires and reconnection difficulties.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If electronic delay detonators are used with precise delay time control, then blasting accuracy and vibration reduction are improved, but the complexity of connection and delay time setting increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveblasting delay time accuracyVSAvoidconnection and setting complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs self-diagnosis by automatically detecting the connection status of each detonator through the trunk line and generating a connection status table, eliminating the need for manual connection verification and reducing setting complexity while maintaining precise delay time control

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The connection inspection is performed before blasting operations to identify and correct connection issues in advance, ensuring that all detonators are properly connected and configured with accurate delay times before the actual blasting occurs

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Adaptability or versatility

If manual delay time setting is used for each detonator, then flexibility in blast pattern control is improved, but the time required for setup and error rate increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveblast pattern control flexibilityVSAvoiddelay time setting time
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system provides feedback by displaying the connection status of each detonator and the assigned log counters, allowing operators to verify the configuration and make adjustments while maintaining flexibility in blast pattern control

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The control device serves multiple functions including connection inspection, log counter assignment, and blast pattern control through a single integrated system, reducing the need for separate manual setting operations while maintaining versatility

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Reliability

If connection inspection is performed before blasting, then misfire prevention is improved, but the setup time and operational steps increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvemisfire preventionVSAvoidsetup operation simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs automatic connection inspection by sending detection signals through the trunk line and automatically generating a connection status table, improving misfire prevention without requiring complex manual inspection procedures

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

Connection inspection is performed as a preliminary step before blasting to identify and correct connection issues in advance, ensuring reliable operation while the automated process minimizes the time and complexity added to the setup

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Data Source

PatentEP3572763B1Electronic delay detonator logging control device and method therefor
Publication Date: 2022.05.18 HANWHA CORP
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AI summary

The present invention relates to an electronic delay detonator logging control device and a method therefor. The state and the connection of a plurality of electronic delay detonators connected in parallel and a trunk line are inspected before blasting so as to check for an incomplete connection and prevent a partial misfire, thereby inducing accurate blasting and enabling the stability of the electronic delay detonator to be improved. A log counter is assigned to the plurality of electronic delay detonators such that the plurality of electronic delay detonators can be blasted in desired blasting patterns or in sequence. In the event of a failure, a logging recovery mode is operated so as to recover connection information of the plurality of electronic delay detonators, and thus worker inconvenience is minimized during reconnection and re-registration operations such that work efficiency and convenience can be maximized.