Dryer apparatus and controlling method thereof
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Solution Overview
Problem
Dry apparatuses face challenges in efficiently identifying and registering suitable sensing devices, leading to user inconvenience and delays due to the difficulty in determining which device is suitable for the dry process, especially when multiple devices are present.
Innovation Solution
A dry apparatus equipped with a communication interface, a drum, a driving motor, a hot wind supplying device, and a processor that utilizes a self-generating sensing device to transmit harvester voltage values and sensing data, allowing the processor to control the operation of the hot wind supplying device based on the acquired data and guide the user in registering the correct sensing device.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a process of searching for a sensing device is performed at every operation time, then the suitable sensing device can be identified, but a delay occurs and user convenience is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The system performs device search and identification in advance before the actual drying operation begins. The processor searches for and identifies the sensing device during the initial setup phase, storing the identified device information for subsequent operations. This preliminary action eliminates the need to repeat the search process at every operation time, thereby reducing operational delays while ensuring reliable device identification.
2Quantity of substance
If multiple sensing devices are present, then more sensing data can be obtained, but it becomes difficult to determine which device is suitable
Solution Approach 1:
The system utilizes feedback from the harvester voltage values transmitted by sensing devices to automatically identify and select the suitable device. When multiple sensing devices are present, each device transmits its harvester voltage value, and the processor analyzes these values to determine which device is appropriate for the current operation. This automated feedback mechanism eliminates the need for manual device selection, making the system easy to operate even when multiple devices are available.
3Use of energy by moving object
If a self-generating sensing device is used, then power consumption is reduced, but the harvester voltage value must be monitored to ensure proper operation
Solution Approach 1:
The sensing device generates its own power through the harvester mechanism, eliminating the need for external power sources or batteries. The device autonomously converts mechanical energy from the rotating drum into electrical energy to power its operations and transmit data. This self-service capability reduces overall system power consumption and simplifies the system architecture, as the device monitors and manages its own voltage levels without requiring complex external power management circuits.
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
This solution enhances user convenience by automatically identifying and registering the appropriate sensing device, reducing operational delays and improving the efficiency of the dry process.
Implementation Method 1
a sensing device that is self-generating whereby power is generated according to a movement of the sensing device as the drum rotates while being driven by the driving motor
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AI summary
A dryer which comprises: a communication interface; a drum; a driving motor to drive the drum; a hot wind supplying device to supply hot air to the drum; a sensing device that is self-generating whereby power is generated according to a movement of the sensing device as the drum rotates while the drum is being driven by the driving motor, and transmitting, through the communication interface, a harvester voltage value obtained in association with the sensing device and sensing data sensed by the sensing device; and a processor configured to acquire the sensing data from the sensing device, the sensing data acquired being based on the harvester voltage value which is transmitted from the sensing device while the driving motor is being controlled based on an input of a user, and control an operation of the hot wind supplying device based on the acquired sensing data.