Door Drive Parameter Provisioning via Wireless Transmission

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Solution Overview

Problem

The operation, maintenance, and configuration of door systems are complex and costly due to the laborious determination of drive parameters and the need for manual programming, making them difficult to use effectively and efficiently.

Innovation Solution

A provision system that includes a communication unit for wirelessly transmitting and receiving drive parameters, allowing for remote monitoring and control of door systems using radio technology, such as Bluetooth or BLE, to simplify and cost-effectively manage door operations.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual configuration and determination of drive parameters is performed, then the door system can be operated, but the maintenance and configuration become complex and time-consuming

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveease of configurationVSAvoidconfiguration complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The door system automatically determines and configures drive parameters without manual intervention. The control unit autonomously assesses operational data, identifies parameter deviations, and performs self-adjustment, eliminating the need for manual programming and reducing configuration complexity

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The system continuously monitors drive parameters and operational data, compares actual values against reference values, and automatically adjusts parameters based on detected deviations. This closed-loop feedback mechanism simplifies configuration by eliminating manual intervention while maintaining optimal performance

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Productivity

If drive parameters are manually determined and programmed, then the door system can be configured, but the process requires laborious determination and connection of programming devices

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconfiguration speedVSAvoidtime for parameter determination
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

Reference drive parameters are pre-stored in the control unit or external database. During operation, the system directly retrieves and applies these pre-determined parameters without requiring real-time manual calculation or programming, significantly reducing configuration time

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The manual mechanical process of connecting programming devices and inputting parameters is replaced by automated electronic data transmission. The control unit wirelessly or electronically receives and applies drive parameters, eliminating the need for physical programming device connections and manual data entry

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

3Reliability

If conventional door systems are used with manual configuration, then basic operation is possible, but adequate assessment of drive parameters is difficult and costs are high

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveparameter assessment accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The control unit continuously monitors actual drive parameters during operation and compares them against reference values. When deviations are detected, the system automatically adjusts parameters to restore optimal performance, ensuring reliable operation without requiring complex external assessment tools

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

Solution Approach 2:

The control unit acts as an intermediary between the drive unit and the programming interface. It autonomously processes operational data, determines parameter deviations, and manages parameter adjustments, simplifying the overall system architecture while improving parameter assessment reliability

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

Data Source

PatentEP3348767B1Provisioning system for providing at least one drive parameters of a door system
Publication Date: 2024.04.17 DORMAKABA DEUT GMBH
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AI summary

Provisioning system (1) for providing at least one drive parameter (P) of a door system (400), comprising: the door system (400) with: - at least one door component (410) and at least one drive unit (480) of the door system (400), wherein the drive unit (480) is operatively connected to the door component (410) in order to bring the door component (410) into at least one state of motion for the performance of at least one door function, - at least one detection unit (440) of the door system (400) for determining the at least one drive parameter (P), wherein the drive parameter (P) is correlated with the door function, - a transmission unit (500) of the door system (400) for transmitting the at least one drive parameter (P) determined by the detection unit (440), the provisioning system (1) further comprising: - a communication unit (10) for wirelessly receiving the at least one transmitted drive parameter (P),wherein the communication unit (10) is designed for wireless transmission of the at least one received drive parameter (P) to a storage system (100) remote from the door system, so that the transmitted drive parameter (P) can be made available remotely from the door system.