Drilling Device Power Distribution Adjuster

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing drilling devices face challenges in adapting to different operating modes and managing power distribution between hydraulic pumps, leading to potential overload and inefficiencies.

Innovation Solution

A drilling device with an adjuster to flexibly distribute engine power between hydraulic pumps, allowing for variable power allocation between the first and second hydraulic pumps, with individual power control devices to regulate output based on working pressure and control signals, ensuring the total power output remains constant.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Power

If the rotary motor operates at rated speed to drive multiple hydraulic pumps, then the total power output is maximized, but the motor may become overloaded when multiple pumps operate at full power simultaneously

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetotal power outputVSAvoidmotor overload protection
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies dynamics by making the power distribution to hydraulic pumps variable rather than fixed. The adjuster dynamically redistributes the motor's power output among multiple hydraulic pumps based on operational needs, allowing the system to adapt power allocation in real-time while keeping the motor operating within its rated capacity and avoiding overload.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

2Adaptability or versatility

If fixed power distribution is used among hydraulic pumps, then the system structure is simple, but the system cannot adapt to different operating modes and conditions

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveadaptation to different operating modesVSAvoidpower distribution control structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The adjuster introduces dynamic adaptability to the power distribution system. It enables variable power allocation among hydraulic pumps based on different operating modes and conditions, transforming a static system into a dynamic one that can respond to changing operational requirements without requiring complete system redesign.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The patent changes the power distribution parameter from a fixed value to a variable that can be adjusted according to operational needs. The adjuster modifies the power allocation parameters among hydraulic pumps, allowing the system to optimize performance for different drilling conditions while adding minimal structural complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Ease of operation

If individual power control for each hydraulic pump is implemented, then flexible power allocation is achieved, but the control system complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflexible power allocationVSAvoidcontrol system structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The adjuster serves as a universal control device that manages power distribution to multiple different hydraulic pumps through a single integrated mechanism. This multi-functional component simplifies the control system architecture by providing centralized power allocation control, reducing the need for separate complex control systems for each pump while maintaining flexible power distribution capabilities.

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

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables flexible adaptation to changing operating conditions, preventing motor overload by allowing for real-time adjustment of hydraulic pump performance, ensuring efficient energy use and maintaining consistent total output.

Implementation Method 1

at least one first hydraulic pump and at least one second hydraulic pump, which are line-connected to the first hydraulic drive or the second hydraulic drive for energy transmission by means of hydraulic fluid

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectHydraulic fluid transmission: Hydraulic Press

Data Source

PatentEP2514911B1Drilling device
Publication Date: 2013.06.19 ING GUENTER KLEMM BOHRTECHNIK GMBH
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AI summary

The device has two hydraulic drives (11, 111), and a pump arrangement with pump units (10, 110), where the pump units comprise respective hydraulic pumps (12, 112) connected with the drives. A rotation motor (2) e.g. electric motor, has an output shaft (4) and drives the pumps, where output of the motor is distributed between the pumps. Two pump controllers control output of the pumps, and an adjusting device adjusts the distribution of the motor output between the pumps. The adjusting device has an operating element i.e. potentiometer, for adjusting distribution ratio of the motor output. An independent claim is also included for a method for operating a drilling device.