Dynamic Energy Flow Regulation in Pile Foundation Carrier Machines

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for power management in pile foundation processes, such as grab drilling with a casing machine/pipe lathe, suffer from quasi-static energy flow regulation, leading to inefficient energy consumption and delayed work processes due to inconsistent energy distribution between the carrier machine and the attachment.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a dynamic control system that regulates energy flow between the carrier machine and the attachment based on current and future power requirements, optimizing energy utilization by adjusting energy supply according to the specific power needs of each machine during different work steps, and synchronizing the casing process with borehole excavation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of operation

If quasi-static energy flow regulation is used, then the system is simple to operate, but energy consumption increases and work process is delayed

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveenergy flow regulation simplicityVSAvoidoverall energy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The patent implements dynamic energy flow regulation that continuously adapts the energy distribution between carrier machine and attachment based on real-time power requirements. The control system dynamically adjusts energy allocation during different work steps (digging, lifting, casing insertion) rather than using fixed quasi-static regulation, thereby optimizing energy utilization and reducing overall consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The control system incorporates feedback mechanisms that monitor the power requirements of both the carrier machine and attachment. Based on this feedback, the system automatically adjusts the energy flow distribution to match actual demand, preventing both energy shortages that cause delays and excess energy provision that increases consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #23Feedback

2Device complexity

If quasi-static energy flow regulation is used, then the control system is simple, but work process efficiency decreases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecontrol system complexityVSAvoidwork process efficiency
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The control system transitions from static to dynamic regulation, continuously adapting energy distribution based on the varying power requirements during different phases of the pile foundation process. This dynamic approach optimizes the coordination between digging and casing insertion operations, thereby improving overall productivity despite increased control complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #15Dynamics

Solution Approach 2:

The system changes the energy flow parameters dynamically based on detected work conditions. By adjusting energy allocation parameters in response to varying power demands of the carrier machine and attachment, the system optimizes work process efficiency without requiring overly complex control architecture.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Speed

If excess energy is provided to the attachment, then the attachment can perform work faster, but overall energy consumption increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveattachment work speedVSAvoidoverall energy consumption
Core Design Contradiction:
SpeedVSLoss of energy

Solution Approach 1:

The control system dynamically adjusts the energy flow parameters to the attachment based on real-time assessment of power requirements. During phases where the attachment benefits from higher power (such as during active casing insertion), the system increases energy allocation to improve work speed. During phases where the carrier machine requires more power or the attachment is idle, the system reduces energy allocation, thereby optimizing the balance between attachment speed and overall energy consumption.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentEP3533933B1Method for power management in pile foundation comprising a holder machine and an implement mounted on same
Publication Date: 2023.05.17 LIEBHERR WERK NENZING
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AI summary

The present invention relates to a method for power management in pile foundation construction with a carrier machine for excavating a borehole and an attachment mounted on the carrier machine for simultaneously inserting a casing into the ground, wherein the energy supply for the attachment is at least partially provided by the carrier machine, and a control system of the carrier machine dynamically regulates the energy flow from the carrier machine to the attachment.