Rock Drilling Rig Control Interface Phase Segmentation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Operators of rock drilling rigs face challenges in managing the complex information flow during multiple drilling events, as existing solutions do not effectively display and update information on the current, previous, and upcoming working phases, making it difficult to monitor and control simultaneous drilling operations.
Innovation Solution
A control apparatus for rock drilling rigs that displays phase-specific information elements, allowing the operator to easily track the current, previous, and upcoming working phases, with an input device to update these indicators in response to changes, enhancing usability and information management.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Quantity of substance
If multiple drilling events are monitored simultaneously with several meters, then comprehensive information is provided, but information management becomes difficult for the operator
Solution Approach 1:
The display is segmented into distinct working phase indicators, each representing a specific phase of the drilling event. This segmentation allows the operator to see multiple phases simultaneously without information overload, as each phase is clearly separated and labeled.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent adds a temporal dimension to the display by showing current, previous, and upcoming working phases simultaneously. This multi-temporal view helps operators manage complex drilling sequences by providing context about phase transitions without requiring multiple separate displays.
2Manufacturing precision
If automatic control is used for drilling, then drilling precision is improved, but operator monitoring capability across multiple drilling events is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system provides continuous feedback to the operator by displaying the current working phase and transitioning between phases automatically while keeping the operator informed. This feedback mechanism maintains operator awareness and monitoring capability even when automatic control handles the precise drilling operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The display system serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides automatic phase control information, monitors drilling progress, and alerts operators to phase transitions. This multi-functionality allows the same interface to support both automatic control and operator monitoring without requiring separate systems.
3Loss of information
If detailed information about each working phase is displayed, then operator awareness is improved, but display complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
Each working phase indicator displays information specific to that phase's context and importance. Critical phase transitions receive prominent display treatment, while less critical information is displayed with lower visual weight. This local quality approach provides detailed information where needed without uniformly increasing display complexity across all elements.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a control apparatus for controlling a rock-drilling rig performing a multiphase rock-drilling event. The control apparatus is arranged to display a working phase indicator on a display, and rock drilling phase-specific information elements is associated with different working phases. The control apparatus is arranged to specify the phase of the rock-drilling event and to update the working phase indicator to display at least one display information element in accordance with the specified working phase.