Door Drive Parameter Adaptation via Wireless Self-Configuration

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Solution Overview

Problem

The operation of door systems is complex and costly due to the need for manual configuration and imprecise determination of drive parameters, making maintenance and automation technically challenging and resource-intensive.

Innovation Solution

A method that wirelessly transmits and evaluates drive parameters using a control unit and evaluation system, allowing for adaptive adjustment of door functions through a control unit, enabling simpler and cost-effective operation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If manual configuration and determination of drive parameters is used, then door system operation can be adjusted, but the process becomes complex and costly

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedoor system configurationVSAvoidconfiguration process
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The door system automatically determines drive parameters through wireless transmission and evaluation without requiring manual configuration. The system self-adjusts by receiving drive parameters, evaluating them, and adapting door functions autonomously, eliminating the need for complex manual programming and configuration steps.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces manual mechanical configuration processes with wireless electronic transmission and automated evaluation systems. Drive parameters are transmitted wirelessly and processed automatically, substituting the manual mechanical adjustment process with an electronic automation system that reduces complexity and cost.

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

2Measurement precision

If drive parameters are manually determined, then door system can be programmed, but the determination becomes imprecise and unsuitable

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedrive parameter determinationVSAvoidparameter determination efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces manual determination methods with automated wireless transmission and electronic evaluation systems. This substitution enables precise and efficient drive parameter determination through automated processing, eliminating the imprecision and inefficiency of manual methods.

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

Solution Approach 2:

The system implements a feedback mechanism where drive parameters are transmitted, evaluated, and used to automatically adjust door functions. This closed-loop feedback process ensures precise parameter determination by continuously evaluating transmitted data and adapting the system accordingly, rather than relying on imprecise manual determination.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

3Reliability

If conventional door system configuration is used, then basic operation is possible, but maintenance and automation become technically complex and demanding

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedoor system operationVSAvoidmaintenance and automation
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The door system performs self-configuration and self-adjustment through automated wireless parameter transmission and evaluation. This self-service capability maintains reliable operation while reducing maintenance complexity, as the system automatically adapts without requiring complex manual intervention or specialized automation knowledge.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces complex manual maintenance and automation processes with automated electronic systems. Wireless transmission and automated evaluation substitute for manual configuration and maintenance tasks, maintaining system reliability while significantly reducing the technical complexity and demands of maintenance and automation.

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

Data Source

PatentEP3349079B1Method for adapting an operation of at least one door system
Publication Date: 2024.09.04 DORMAKABA DEUT GMBH
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AI summary

The invention relates to a method for adapting the operation of at least one door system (400), the door system (400) having at least one at least partially automatically operated door component (410) for performing at least one door function, characterized by the following steps: - Transmission of at least one Drive parameter (P), the drive parameter (P) being transmitted at least partially wirelessly, - evaluating at least the transmitted drive parameter (P) so that an adaptation specification (AV) is determined, - adapting the at least one door function based on the adaptation specification (AV).